ROCK ACTION

On this album, the tone set is generally positive devoid of ominous tracks that would became quite common in the future. The title "Happy songs for happy people" would have suited better than "Rock action" unless meant ironic as this is one of the softer Mogwai albums. The long "Take me somewhere nice" is perhaps their most famous pop-friendly track, with a good sequence of chords and dreamy atmosphere. Apart from the "Secret pint" all the 3-4 minute tracks on this album are quite average to me. The highlights are the two long heavier "You don't know Jesus" that reminds of GYBE! and "2 rights make 1 wrong" gluing typical intensity contrasts with quite a tasty mellow part however it could have been 2 minutes shorter. Despite having only 38 minutes, it's not their strongest material.