Friend of the Night
Mogwai
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Album and Release Year"Friend of the Night" is a lead single from the sixth studio album, "Mr. Beast," by Mogwai. The song was released in January 2006.
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Song GenreThis song belongs to the post-rock genre, a specialty of Mogwai. The Band is acknowledged for its unique instrumental amalgamations and complex compositions within the genre.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, 'Friend of the Night' secured the 38th spot on the UK Singles Chart. This achievement made it the first Mogwai song to be listed in the top 40 of the chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song was directed by a renowned English director and graphics designer, Woof Wan-Bau.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Friend of the Night" for its defined melody and dynamic crescendos which provided a contrasting side to Mogwai's typically noisy and chaotic compositions.
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InspirationMogwai’s music, including "Friend of the Night," is known for drawing influence from a variety of sources such as; punk rock, grunge, heavy metal, electronica, and even classical music.
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Live PerformancesThe band typically includes "Friend of the Night" in its live setlist, and it's often cited as a fan favorite during concert performances.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was released not only digitally and on CD but also as a vinyl record. The 7" and CD versions included the B-side "Fresh Crown," while the 10" vinyl added another song, "1% Of Monster."
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Unique StyleDespite not having a clear linear progression or traditional pop structure, "Friend of the Night" was successful and appreciated for its evocative and emotional instrumental rock style.
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PersonnelThe members responsible for the composition of "Friend of the Night" include Stuart Braithwaite, John Cummings, Barry Burns, Dominic Aitchison, and Martin Bulloch.
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