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Travel Is Dangerous

Mogwai · 2006

33 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · post-rock

Ethereal soundscapes blend with raw live energy, creating an immersive post-rock experience that captures both introspection and grandeur.

Travel Is Dangerous is an EP by Mogwai, released in 2006. Ethereal soundscapes blend with raw live energy, creating an immersive post-rock experience that captures both introspection and grandeur. This album is notable for its innovative approach to remixing and live recordings, showcasing Mogwai's ability to reinterpret their sound while maintaining critical acclaim. The track 'Auto Rock' became particularly influential, gaining traction in various media and further solidifying the band's reputation within the indie rock scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Travel Is Dangerous sound like?

Ethereal soundscapes blend with raw live energy, creating an immersive post-rock experience that captures both introspection and grandeur. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.

What makes Travel Is Dangerous by Mogwai notable?

This album is notable for its innovative approach to remixing and live recordings, showcasing Mogwai's ability to reinterpret their sound while maintaining critical acclaim. The track 'Auto Rock' became particularly influential, gaining traction in various media and further solidifying the band's reputation within the indie rock scene. By the time 'Travel Is Dangerous' was released in 2006, Mogwai had established themselves as key figures in the post-rock genre, following their acclaimed albums 'Happy Songs for Happy People' and 'Mr. Beast'. This album represents a transitional phase for the band, shifting from studio recordings to exploring live interpretations and remixes of their work.

How many songs are on Travel Is Dangerous?

Travel Is Dangerous has 5 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·33:12

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Travel Is Dangerous Standout 4:02
  • 2 Auto Rock (Errors remix) 4:04
  • 3 Friend of the Night (Acid Casuals remix) 5:52
  • 4 Like Herod (live) Standout 12:30
  • 5 We're No Here (live) Standout 6:42

Release Date

June 26, 2006

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

33 min 12 sec