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10.0
85106
10.0 |
The Skinny
Sees the band brandishing some of their most compelling work to date
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9.0
85180
9.0 |
PopMatters
Mogwai tackle soundtracking the fear of the bomb with a smart emphasis on how delicate and sacred life is
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9.0
85401
9.0 |
musicOMH
What they’ve done with Atomic is refine their methods to create something that could just possibly be the highlight of the career to date
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8.0
85476
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
It may not rate as their greatest achievement, but for those who are new to Mogwai, this is a good place to start. For those who have loved the band for decades, it adds a new chapter to what is already an impressive tale
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8.0
85315
8.0 |
DIY
The biggest achievement of ‘Atomic’ is that it can stand on its own musical merit
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8.0
85135
8.0 |
Mojo
A thing of immersive, undeniably affecting potency. Print edition only
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8.0
85107
8.0 |
The Quietus
A conceptual artwork that is overshadowed and at times overburdened by its subject matter
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8.0
85946
8.0 |
Gig Soup
Contains more life than their previous soundtracks, but also less aggression than their regular studio work, resting nicely between the two
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8.0
86073
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
Musically, Atomic takes it cues from the Mogwai back catalogue by skilfully incorporating the mournful guitar work of second album Come On Die Young with the synthesiser work of Rave Tapes
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8.0
85622
8.0 |
Beardfood
Without the back story the songs feel discordant and unfocused. With it, the package is transformed to a menacing behemoth
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7.5
85308
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Mogwai eschews clichés in favor of emotional integrity and accuracy
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7.5
85327
7.5 |
A.V. Club
Atomic isn’t as loud as what we’ve all come to expect from Mogwai, but it is unsettling
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7.5
85475
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Atomic succeeds because of the band’s willingness to dive into their muse and experiment
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7.1
85604
7.1 |
Pitchfork
Atomic’s sole allegiance is to its subject. And when you’re dealing with the pinnacle of human innovation and the symbol of death, that subject deserves to take center stage
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7.0
85397
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
More so than either Rave Tapes or Les Revenants, Atomic is a soft reset that will allow the band to move in new directions in the future
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7.0
85290
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
True, Atomic doesn’t quite hit the heights of their greatest soundtrack successes, but as a further document of a restlessly inventive band constantly tweaking their sound, it’s well worth approaching with open ears
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7.0
86435
7.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
There’s nothing wrong with Atomic. If you like this sort of thing, you’ll probably think it’s as good as Mogwai’s other work; if you’re aware of their career trajectory, it will mean something specific in that respect, too
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7.0
87683
7.0 |
Under The Radar
A refinement of Mogwai's already fluent dramatic instrumental expressionism
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6.0
85638
6.0 |
The Guardian
As pop culture continues to be obsessed with the end of the world, Mogwai make the perfect life-affirming doom-mongers. Long may they slay
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6.0
85301
6.0 |
The List
This is high quality, high precision music that makes you feel like an extra in a sci-fi horror movie, and depressing dirges with too much hi-hat come with the territory
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6.0
85133
6.0 |
Uncut
Undeniably awe-inspiring and effective stuff but, for fans, there is a sense of well-worn tropes entering half-life. Print edition only
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6.0
85134
6.0 |
Q
There is a sense of history throughout. Print edition only
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6.0
85342
6.0 |
The Irish Times
The highlight is SCRAM, a hypnotic, pitch-shifter that fits with the band’s recent expeditions to electronic frontiers and bodes well for future, better releases
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5.0
85310
5.0 |
The Music
Mogwai have failed to replicate [Fuck Buttons'] edginess and lost their trademark heaviness
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