Derek™ Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 So... who wants some great news to kick off a Mogwai Monday morning? I wrote Chemikal last week, inquiring about any updates on the CODY boxset. I wasn't expecting a response, but they've been really good at getting back to me when there's info to present. I basically just asked about any potential progress, without sounding impatient or entitled. Here's what they sent me at 04:00 AM this morning. Hi Derek,I'm actually listening to the mastered bonus material as I type! Itsounds great. When I get approval from the band I shall get testpressings made up. The test pressings for the main 'CODY' album havealready been approved. Record Store Day slows things down a lot due tothe vinyl manufacturers being so busy. It is now looking like late Mayat the earliest or early June.Cheers,Andrew I was really, really hoping that this repress wouldn't be one of those tentative-but-not-actually-going-to-happen reissues. But from the sounds of it, things are actually falling into place as we speak. Stoked to hear that the actual album test has been approved at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Excellent news! Now, do I want to sell my original press or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 That's fantastic news! The fact that they're thinking May/June is even great! Hell, even if it's delayed until September, I'll still be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 fucking awesome! odd too, that today i listen to rave tapes for the first time, this gets pushed to front page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I need to buy these albums already.I've been distracted from record buying by booking a vacation, that shits expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Looks like there's a little bit more information regarding the CODY set and new releases from the band. From Stuart : “We’ve just sorted out the 15-year anniversary edition of ‘Come On Die Young‘. It’ll have 90 minutes of extras. We’d recorded a whole record before we went to America, at the time, and then scrapped it. So we’ve remixed those songs. We’re happy with it. It’s out in the summer, I think.” That's a ton of supplement. Pretty excited that this is slowly becoming a reality. They apparently have an EP coming out in the fall and are working on the soundtrack to season 2 of Les Revenants. Source : http://www.theprp.com/2014/03/21/news/mogwai-to-release-15th-anniversary-edition-of-come-on-die-young-with-bonus-scrapped-album/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Yes!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 From Chemikal Underground: "Oh yes, attempt to contain yourself but Mogwai's 1999 opus 'Come On Die Young' - arguably Chemikal's most iconic release - is finally getting the full reissue treatment and will be with you this summer. Following hot on the heels of the band's amazing new album 'Rave Tapes', 'Come On Die Young' will be reissued as a 4LP boxset featuring the original double album alongside a further 2LP featuring seventeen (count 'em) additional tracks. The hour and a half of bonus material includes previously unheard Chem19 and CAVA demos, tracks from their uber-rare 'Travel In Constants EP' and an unreleased track from the Chem19 demo sessions called '7-25' . You'll be able to pre-order the reissue by the end of April, by which time we'll have the official tracklisting and every other piece of drool-worthy detail you could possibly be after." I'm going to buy the shit out of that box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Now...Do I sell my original press or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinxabney Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I can only imagine how much that box set will cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Putting money away now to pay for it. Not sure if I should sell my original either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I've waited so damn long to own this album, and have passed on many reasonably priced copies via Discogs, etc. I'm usually a stickler on price points for new releases - assuming they're steep - but I don't even care for this one. I doubt Chemikal is going to gouge on this; if it's a massive cost it's because there's a massive amount of content. This album was one of my first introductions to various shades of post-rock; I didn't "get it" at the time, but I kept it in my library and have come to love it over the years. It's been the soundtrack to some really good and bad moments in my life, and has pulled me through some dark times. Definitely going to be putting cash aside for the end of April. Thanks for the updates, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I think I paid about about $80 for the Young Team box set, I'm hoping that's around what this is going to be. I'll definitely make sure to have some spare cash sitting around for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitterhappier Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Excellent news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Mogwai is great...but I can't really enjoy their two latest releases (Hardcore & Rave)...but everything else from their discography is like a giant's dick! HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I haven't listened to rave yet, but Hardcore grew on me. My favorite albums are CODY, Zidane, and Les Revenants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 looks like i'm going to go see them by myself tomorrow in dc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 looks like i'm going to go see them by myself tomorrow in dc! Still worth it. You're going to have a blast, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I've always loved Mogwai but after seeing them a few weeks ago, I cannot even describe how differently I perceive their music. I really do "get it" so much more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 not sure how I felt about the crowd - I think everyone was as tired as I was. Despite coffee and a red bull I was pooped the whole time, but it was so good. So loud, so powerful. The song Deesh, live, ( I didn't know the song, from Rave Tapes ) was definitely the highlight in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundrstruckk Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I missed them in DC, would have gone but im so lazy and forgot to buy tickets. I really liked Rave Tapes...did they play Mastercard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Heard About You Last Night Friend of the Night Take Me Somewhere Nice Hunted by a Freak White Noise I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead Rano Pano How to Be a Werewolf Deesh Remurdered Mexican Grand Prix We're No Here Encore: The Lord Is Out of Control Ithica 27ø9 Batcat They seem to play many of the same songs at every show, which is kind of a meh for a band with such a discography. I coudln't tell Friend of the night is SO good live though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I missed them in DC, would have gone but im so lazy and forgot to buy tickets. I really liked Rave Tapes...did they play Mastercard? Also, I didn't buy tickets online ( they wanted $34 ), so I bought at the door for straight up 25, which ruled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Saw them last night. It was incredible. Here's the setlist. Heard About You Last Night Friend of the Night I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead Master Card Rano Pano Ex-Cowboy How To Be a Werewolf Travel is Dagenrous New Paths to Helicon, Pt. 1 Deesh Remurdered We're No Here Auto Rock Hunted by a Freak Batcat The set was pretty heavy on Mr. Beast tracks and I loved it. Helicon was a nice surprise and the encore was incredible. Can't wait to see them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Deeshhhh yo they kill that live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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