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Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
Mogwai
Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Special Interest, Pop, Rock
 
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Mogwai has always been one of those near-great bands that you never give up on because they're a thrilling live act with a terrifically bold, louder than God sound and their use of loud-soft-loud dynamics is rivaled only b...  more »

     
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All Artists: Mogwai
Title: Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Matador Records
Release Date: 2/22/2005
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Special Interest, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, Europe, Britain & Ireland, Experimental Music, Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 744861064626

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Mogwai has always been one of those near-great bands that you never give up on because they're a thrilling live act with a terrifically bold, louder than God sound and their use of loud-soft-loud dynamics is rivaled only by Godpseed, the Dirty Three and Slint. But on their albums, Mogwai so often seems lost in search of an actual song that, well, it's easy to get bored. This album collects tunes the band recorded for the BBC, and it walks the balance between experimentation and melody far finer than any of their proper albums. Perhaps the need to record songs quickly in the studio for airplay compelled them towards accessibility rather than ear-bleeding wankiness? Regardless, this is not only a must for Mogwai fans, it's the beginners' best place to start. The collection is dedicated to the late, brilliant DJ John Peel, for whom many of the songs were recorded. --Mike McGonigal

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A collection of great sessions.
Pete | Long Island, New York | 02/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The volume and energy of these recordings cannot compete with witnessing a live Mogwai show, but these recordings are still filled with the same passionate playing that one can expect from them. There are subtle differences within each song that set them apart from their album versions.



The tracklisting was very well chosen; the recording quality and production values are outstanding. Standout tracks include "Hunted by A Freak", "Like Herod", and "New Paths to Helicon Pt. 1".



All in all, a very good listen."
Perfect
patrick | VA | 05/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mogwai simply never sounded this good on a regular LP.



"Hunted by a Freak" and "Stop Coming to my House" sound about 10 times better on this. "Superheroes of BMX" also sounds a lot better. Everything sounds better. All of it slow, brooding, perfect.



This release puts Mogwai on par with GSPYE! in my opinion."