Atomic (Mogwai album)

Atomic is an original soundtrack album by Scottish post-rock band Mogwai, released on 1 April 2016 on Rock Action Records.

[4] Morgan Evans of PopMatters praised the album, stating, "It’s a thrill to hear Mogwai’s sense of control more than ever, conservative energy capping certain parts at a gentle murmur.

Their work on the Les Revenants soundtrack was otherworldly, whereas it is astounding how Atomic, an album composed of reworked versions of the music recorded for the soundtrack to director Mark Cousins’ documentary Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise, has feet firmly planted in learning how to live with, if not love, the bomb.

"[12] Dusty Henry of Consequence of Sound gave the album a favorable review, stating, "Atomic succeeds because of the band's willingness to dive into their muse and experiment.

praised the album, stating, "Atomic perfectly captures the band's recent progressions, ornate (the strings-centered 'Are You a Dancer?'