DESCRIPTION:
Mogwai - Take me somewhere nice (HD) (Rock Action - 2001)

Mogwai are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), John Cummings (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). The band typically compose lengthy guitar-based instrumental pieces that feature dynamic contrast, melodic bass guitar lines, and heavy use of distortion and effects. The band were for several years signed to renowned Glasgow indie label Chemikal Underground, and have been distributed by different labels such as Matador in the US and Play It Again Sam in the UK, but now use their own label Rock Action Records in the UK, and Sub Pop in North America. Rock Action records is named after Stooges drummer Scott Asheton, who had his name changed to Rock Action. The band were frequently championed by John Peel from their early days, and recorded no fewer than seven Peel Sessions between 1996 and 2004. Peel also recorded a brief introduction for the compilation Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996--2003.

Band members:

Current
Stuart Braithwaite -- guitar, vocals (1995--present)
Dominic Aitchison -- bass, guitar (1995--present)
Martin Bulloch -- drums (1995--present)
John Cummings -- guitar, laptop (1995--present)
Barry Burns -- guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizer, flute, vocals (1998--present)

Former
Brendan O'Hare -- keyboards, guitar (1997)

Occasional contributor and touring member
Luke Sutherland -- violin, guitar, vocals (1998--present)


Discography:

Main article: Mogwai discography
Mogwai Young Team (1997)
Come on Die Young (1999)
Rock Action (2001)
Happy Songs for Happy People (2003)
Mr Beast (2006)
The Hawk Is Howling (2008)
Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will (2011)
Rave Tapes (2014)