Mogwai ‎– A Wrenched Virile Lore (2xLP)

Mogwai ‎– A Wrenched Virile Lore (2xLP)

Like their previous offerings 'Hardcore Will Never Die But You Will", A Wrenched Virile Lore features 10 tracks, though it only references eight of the originals. However, even the mixes that draw from the same songs are different enough in approach and sequenced in such a way that the reappearances feel like purposeful reprises: Klad Hest's drum and bass-rattled redux of "Rano Pano" finds its sobering aftershock in Tim Hecker's haunted and damaged revision, while Cylob's cloying synth-pop take on Hardcore's opener "White Noise"-- which fills in the original's instrumental melody with lyrics sung through a vocoder-- is redeemed by UK composer Robert Hampson's 13-minute soft-focus dissolve of the same track. Renamed "La Mort Blanche", its appearance provides both a full-circle completion of this record (by book-ending it with mixes by former Godflesh members) while serving as a re-entry point back into Hardcore by reintroducing the source song's main motifs and widescreen vantage. But more than just inspire a renewed appreciation forHardcore, A Wrenched Virile Lore potentially provides Mogwai with new avenues to explore now that they're well into their second decade, and perhaps instill a greater confidence in the idea that their identity can remain intact even in the absence of their usual skull-crushing squall. This record kicks-off with probably one of the best ( Mogwai remixes we've heard in years ) by Justin K Broadrick (Jesu, Godflesh) and the whole album itself is a must have for all. 

Label: Sub Pop ‎– SP1033

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Grey Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Red 

Country: US

Released: 23 Nov 2012

Genre: Electronic

Style: Experimental, Postrock

Notes:

Limited to 2,500 copies on red and gray colored vinyl; exclusive to the Sub Pop Records release.

400 copies available through SubPop.com with the remainder being sold at independent record stores as this is a Black Friday Record Store Day release for November 23rd, 2012.

This record is a companion piece to "Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will" comprised of remixed songs from that album.

Digital download coupon included.

Price: SGD 50

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