We were treated to an awesome gig from Mogwai on Friday night; it was just wonderful to be immersed in their world and wall of sound. Loud for the Royal Festival Hall but, not loud for a Mogwai gig, my earplugs were unused on this occasion. Harmonies of guitars, keyboards, some evolving and drifting meant that there was never a dull moment.
The new record Rave Tapes actually features songs with vocals (through vocoders) as did the gig from Stuart Braithwaite and violinist Luke Sutherland. The vocals seemed like an additional instrument, added to a slow heavy rock beat on bass and drums, that gave the band yet another edge,
Mogwai played five songs from their new album which was released a few days before on CD, Vinyl and cassette and I am sure will be a contender for my top ten list at the end of the year.
You can catch the video of The Lord is Out of Control HERE
More pics of the gig HERE
Set List