The Bad Fire

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AlbumJan 24 / 202510 songs, 54m 51s
Post-Rock
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7.4 / 10

On their 11th album, the long-running post-rockers open up disarming, uplifting new dimensions to their sound without veering too far from familiar paths.

4 / 5

Glaswegian post-rock overlords Mogwai go to hell and back on eerie, enthralling, ultimately euphoric eleventh album

Mogwai's album, 'The Bad Fire,' reviewed by Rolling Stone.

Some of the most euphoric music they’ve made in a while.

As Mogwai embark on their fourth decade, eleventh album The Bad Fire proves this legendary group can still produce moving, intelligent and vital work.

8.0 / 10

8 / 10

There’s something quite remarkable about Mogwai’s success over the past three decades. The post-rock pioneers, known for their moody yet hopeful

Conceived in troubled circumstances, the Glasgow band’s follow-up to their 2021 chart-topper As the Love Continues is compelling balm

7 / 10

Despite moments of overfamiliarity and some flat vocal experiments, Mogwai's 11th studio record captures a band still reinventing their signature sound.

6.5 / 10

The Bad Fire by Mogwai album review by Vic Borlando for Northern Transmissions. The band's LP is out now via Rock Action/Temporary Residence

<strong>(Rock Action)</strong><br>While old-school fans may lament their softening, the Glasgow band swap rage for refuge as they face personal strife – and their 30th anniversary

82 %

80 %

3.3 / 5

Mogwai - The Bad Fire review: Feels comfortable.

The British star’s world-building brings to mind Bjork and Bowie. Plus, Mogwai are on thrilling form, and the week’s best new songs

The Glasgow indie stalwarts found a new lease of life during the pandemic; for their first album since, the quiet of lockdown had been replaced by the roiling storm clouds of everyday life

8 / 10