Mogwai, Chad VanGaalen
Price: $22-25
Post-rock music is mostly about being a closet stoner and kissing, so Scottish eternals Mogwai seem to have escaped the perils that befall most bands. Nearly 20 years into their career they still have all their original fingers/toes and continue to offer opulent soundscapes to feel cosmic about. SUZETTE SMITH
Scottish noisemakers Mogwai can probably best be summed up by the title of their last album, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. But that title pretty much sums up life. For nearly two decades, Mogwai has been the end-all be-all for those who live and die by the epic guitar instrumental. They are a band that is in complete control of the quiet-LOUD dynamic, the sonic equivalent of an Olympic long-distance runner. They're the link between My Bloody Valentine and about three-quarters of Thrill Jockey's roster. That's a good—nay, a great thing. And although it's not necessary to own Mogwai's entire catalog (Young Team and Rock Action should do), here's hoping that these guys never stop making music. MARK LORE
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