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As the Love Continues
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83

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The 10th full-length studio release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann and features contributions from Atticus Ross and Colin Stetson.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Feb 22, 2021
    90
    As The Love Continues sees Mogwai’s voyage into sound progress in a stately manner as tracks like Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever and the misnomered Fuck Off Money tread an unlikely fine line between waft and heft.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 17, 2021
    90
    An album that’s up there with their best, one of their most powerful and cohesive statements to date.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 17, 2021
    90
    Bristles with the unruly energies that enlivened their younger incarnations. [Mar 2021, p.32]
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  4. Exclaim
    Feb 17, 2021
    80
    As the Love Continues is one of them. Already an enduring album, it will surely solidify Mogwai's venerated status as shamans of our collective consciousness.
  5. The Quietus
    Feb 19, 2021
    80
    Mogwai’s attitude towards experimentalism shows in the darker corners, the nooks and crannies of their sound where little glow worms of ideas grow and decay. Elsewhere this is well-orchestrated, subtle and playful, with the confidence to indulge both themselves and the audience.
  6. Mojo
    Feb 17, 2021
    80
    Their clearest vocal to date, not from a guest, but from guitarist/mouthpiece Stuart Braithwaite. ... Yet another high water mark in Mogwai's irresistible ride. [Mar 2021, p.83]
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  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 17, 2021
    60
    While these tracks aren’t necessarily bad by any set definition, it’s worth looking at them through a critical scope and for grand moments like these that once carried so much weight early in their career, we have to begin asking ourselves just how many times can a group reduplicate their sound before their efforts simply become white noise.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. DeeGamer
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    This is more Mogwai, what more can one ask for in life? These guys have inspired tons of bands in the post-rock space, and are absoluteThis is more Mogwai, what more can one ask for in life? These guys have inspired tons of bands in the post-rock space, and are absolute legends.

    Its a total masterpiece from start to finish. I absolutely loved tracks like "To the Bin My Friend, Tonight We Vacate Earth" and "It's What I Want To Do, Mum"    … Expand
  2. Alcarva
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    It is from the creation of a kind of "no place" with its non-linear songs that Mogwai established its space. A status of untouchable. InsteadIt is from the creation of a kind of "no place" with its non-linear songs that Mogwai established its space. A status of untouchable. Instead of transforming feelings into direct songs, what the band did, over a little over 20 years of career, was to create between the lines. And because of that, the experience of a Mogwai performance is so lonely. The journey is interior. "As the Love Continues" have all this. Thanks, guys!… Expand
  4. MrSpartacus
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    Superbly consistent album that includes all of the good stuff e.g trademark quiet/loud song progression but also adds layers of electronicsSuperbly consistent album that includes all of the good stuff e.g trademark quiet/loud song progression but also adds layers of electronics and cinematic strings that they’ve developed in their excellent soundtrack work. Mogwai have always been great at creating emotions and this album needs to be experienced live at some point (hopefully)!

    Two of the many highlights for me are the vulnerable sounding vocals on Richie Sacramento and the driving synth on Dry Fantasy. The contributions by the guest musicians also provide some new and interesting sounds on Midnight Flit and Pat Stains.

    It’s recognisable as Mogwai of course but sounds fresh and relevant, and is never just about simply reusing what has worked in the past.

    As a fellow Scot I’m really proud of the way that they keep pushing themselves and developing their sound. Another great one lads!    … Expand
  5. JLuis_001
    May 16, 2021
    9
    Notable Tracks

    > To the Bin My Friend, Tonight We Vacate Earth > Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever > Ritchie Sacramento > Drive the    Notable Tracks

    > To the Bin My Friend, Tonight We Vacate Earth
    > Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever
    > Ritchie Sacramento
    > Drive the Nail
    > **** Off Money
    > Ceiling Granny
    > Midnight Flit
    > Pat Stains
    > It's What I Want to Do, Mum    … Expand
  6. Christos71
    Mar 10, 2021
    8
    Stil creative after 25 years. Don't expect new stuff. No need to, too. It would be kind of cruel.
  7. Ricko
    Feb 14, 2022
    7
    An enjoyable listen. A solid record with lots to like but not necessarily that much that would bring me back again. Lots of bands of this ilkAn enjoyable listen. A solid record with lots to like but not necessarily that much that would bring me back again. Lots of bands of this ilk that are just as good that I'd be more inclined to listen to.… Expand
  8. Marko_Nikolic
    Mar 9, 2021
    0
    There isn't 1 good song on this album. Mogwai are an awful band. There is nothing here.

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