"If someone said Mogwai are the stars I would not object." So begins one of the cornerstones of modern post-rock. One of my favorite things about this album is that it's rough around the edges. It doesn't sound perfect. Every song gradually wakes up, and not just in a quiet-loud way. The use of vocals on the album is excellent; there is never anything like real singing, which makes the appearance of occasional human voices feel less imposed upon the music. Favorite songs are "Yes! I Am A Long Way From Home" and "Tracy," although many like the 16-minute closer "Mogwai Fear Satan" best. Listen to it.
- "Yes! I Am a Long Way from Home" – 5:57
- "Like Herod" – 11:41
- "Katrien" – 5:24
- "Radar Maker" – 1:35
- "Tracy" – 7:19
- "Summer" (Priority version) – 3:28
- "With Portfolio" – 3:10
- "R U Still in 2 It" – 7:20
- "A Cheery Wave from Stranded Youngsters" – 2:18
- "Mogwai Fear Satan" – 16:19
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