Mogwai - Hawk Is Howling

Hawk Is Howling

by Mogwai

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Released
9/22/08
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Pop

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Mogwai's sixth studio album is, as one might expect, a brooding and atmospheric collection, full of the band's exceptional use of dynamics and creation of hypnotic soundscapes. 'The Hawk Is Howling' is, however, partly more reflective than previous releases, perhaps sharing more in common with 2001's 'Rock Action'. Instrumentally the band have somewhat branched out, utilising light synthesizers on tracks such as 'The Sun Smells Too Loud'. For the first time since their debut 'Mogwai Young Team' LP, Andy Miller was on production duties. Recorded in notable Glasgow studio Chem 19 (run by the Chemikal Underground record label), this release sees Mogwai simultaneously stepping forward musically and returning to their roots.

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Product Details

Artist
Mogwai
Recording Environment
Studio
Label / Studio
PIAS/WALL OF SOUND
CD WOW! Sales Rank
#505
Media Content Format
Album
Original year of release
2008
Media Format
Audio CD
Year of release
2008
Number of Discs
1
CD 30days Sales Rank
#426
Cast & Crew
Mogwai (Music Performer)

Tracklisting

Disc 1:

  1. I'm Jim Morrison I'm Dead
  2. Batcat
  3. Daphne and the Brain
  4. Local Authority
  5. Sun Smells Too Loud
  6. Kings Meadow
  7. I Love You I'm Going to Blow Up Your School
  8. Scotland's Shame
  9. Thank You Space Expert
  10. Precipice

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PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling
 
3.9

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88%

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Pros

  • Can listen over and over (6)
  • Engaging (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • At home (6)
    • In the car (4)
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    4.0

    Instrumental Scottish Genius

    By ochiara

    from limerick, ireland

    About Me Adult, Love music

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    Pros

    • Atmospheric
    • Can Listen Over And Over
    • Engaging

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Relaxing
      • Walking

      Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

      This is a great album by a fantsatic scottish instrumental band. I got this after hearing songs from their latest album and really enjoy it. Its very listenable and thoroughly engaging - i listen to it while walking to work usually as its easy going and not too hard on the ear. i recommend it highly for songs such as "the sun smells too loud" - the band are known for quirky song and album titles! if you like instrumental, cleverly written, big sounding music, try this.

       
      5.0

      Mogwai really is music from the stars!

      By Dan the Man

      from United Kingdom

      About Me Adult

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      Pros

      • Can Listen Over And Over

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • Gift
        • In The Car

        Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

        Firstly there is nothing bad to say about any Mogwai CD. Their music is the best I have heard in a long time. It's the ultimate chill out session music for anyone of any age!!. Can be used anywhere any time!!

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivery was fantastic of all the products I purchased along with this CD.
        It was quick and efficient and the CD arrived in mint condition.
        I never had to use customer services but i can only imagine they are very organised and resourceful.

         
        3.0

        The hawk is um Boring

        By Jim

        from The antipodes

        About Me Adult

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        Pros

          Cons

          • Unoriginal

          Best Uses

          • In The Car

          Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

          I like instrumentals and soft loud dynamics and this has both those, but there is a sameness to the album. It could all be one song. And since when do instrumentals have no solos, or melody?
          This is the only Mogwai I've heard and something tells me there is more to these guys than this album shows. Guess I'll have to try again.

           
          3.0

          Album no. 6

          By eoin

          from Limerick

          About Me Adult

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Unoriginal

            Best Uses

            • In The Car

            Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

            The Hawk Is Howling is the sixth studio album by Mogwai. It contains all the extremity and dynamics fans have come to know of the band, but with a more curious array of rhythms and melodies, hinting a bit more than previous records at both their electronic and metal influences. Additionally, with only two songs under the five-minute mark, this is maybe their most "cinematic"-sounding record to date.
            However, there hasn't been a great deal of development in terms of song-writing, which will suit die-hard fans. Many however will feel that Mogwai have yet to reach their full potential.

             
            4.0

            A Howling Succes

            By Flipper

            from Sydney

            About Me Adult

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            Pros

            • Can Listen Over And Over
            • Engaging
            • Original

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • At Home

              Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

              Mogwai constantly defy pigeon-holing and this release sees them take their sound to a new level while retaining the stark beauty and intensity of their earlier work. A great starting place for newcomers and a must have for hardcore fans.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Great prices and speedy service. What more could you ask for?

               
              3.0

              I would buy this product again

              By yaha129

              from Taiwan

              About Me Adult

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Can Listen Over And Over

              Cons

              • Lacks Hit Songs

              Best Uses

              • At Home

              Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

              mogwai good

               
              5.0

              Amazing album!!

              By Dino

              from Taiwan

              About Me Adult

              Pros

              • Can Listen Over And Over

              Cons

              • Too Few Tracks

              Best Uses

              • At Home

              Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

              Its amazing! This is the awesome one in that year! Hope I can listen more albums

              Service and delivery comments:

              Very good! Quick shipping!

               
              4.0

              Post Rock as finest

              By punknet

              from Barcelona

              About Me Adult

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              Pros

              • Can Listen Over And Over
              • Engaging
              • Hit Songs

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • At Home
                • Gift
                • In The Car

                Comments about PIAS/WALL OF SOUND MOGWAI - Hawk Is Howling:

                Mogwai is one of the pioneers of post rock. These instrumental songs are very interesting and emotive. A must have for all post rockers!!

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