Mogwai - The Bad Fire (2025)
"The Bad Fire" has been praised for its graceful and soothing compositions, showcasing Mogwai's matured sound. The album balances gentle, repeated motifs with expansive arrangements, as heard in tracks like "Pale Vegan Hip Pain" and "Hammer Room." The vocoder-heavy "Fanzine Made of Flesh" introduces a purposeful, melodic element, while "If You Find This World Bad, You Should See Some of the Others" is noted for its artful dynamics. Overall, the album reflects Mogwai's enduring creativity and ability to craft absorbing music three decades into their career.
Sources:
Genre: Post Rock
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 79% (Very Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 1st / 61
Highlight: (both added to my 2025 best of)
What Kind Of Mix Is This?
Pale Vegan Hip Pain
Made me think of:
Explosions in the Sky
Mono
Air
#newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery
#PostRock #Mogwai #UK
#LP #Album #release
