Atomic

by Mogwai

Atomic cover art

Originally composed as the soundtrack for Mark Cousins' documentary 'Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise', this album sees Mogwai exploring a more electronic and ambient-focused sound. The music is a powerful companion to the film's subject matter, creating soundscapes that range from haunting and somber to cautiously optimistic. Reworked from the film's score, the album stands on its own as a cohesive and atmospheric journey, prioritizing texture and mood over the band's more guitar-driven dynamics.

Genres

  • Ambient
  • Post-Rock
  • Soundtrack

Tracklist

  1. Ether
  2. Scram
  3. Bitterness Centrifuge
  4. U-235
  5. Pripyat
  6. Weak Force
  7. Little Boy
  8. Are You a Dancer?
  9. Tzar
  10. Fat Man