''4 Satin'' is an EP by Scottish

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Mogwai Mogwai () are a Scottish post-rock band, formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar), and Martin Bulloch (drums). Mogw ...

, released in 1997 in the UK and the US through

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and Jetset respectively.

Overview

''4 Satin'' is Mogwai's debut EP. It features three tracks, "Superheroes of BMX" (recorded at MCM Studios in Hamilton, Scotland, and produced by Andy Miller), "Now You're Taken" (recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh, Scotland, produced by Jamie Harley, and featuring vocals by

Aidan Moffat Aidan John Moffat (born 10 April 1973) is a Scottish vocalist and musician, and member of the band Arab Strap. Early life Moffat was born and raised in Falkirk, Scotland. The first album he bought was ''Elvis Sings for Kids'' by Elvis Presley. ...

), and "Stereodee" (also recorded at MCM Studios, but produced by Paul Savage). All three tracks later appeared on the 2000 compilation album, ''

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''. A US mispress of ''4 Satin'' was released, where the wrong master tape was used. It features an alternative mix of "Stereodee", and otherwise-unavailable track "Guardians of Space". The track listing on the sleeve was also incorrect, although later pressings were corrected.

Track listing

All songs were written by Mogwai, except "Now You're Taken", lyrics and vocals by Aidan Moffat. # " Superheroes of BMX" – 8:05 # " Now You're Taken" – 7:00 # "Stereodee" – 13:39

Mispress track listing

# "Guardians Of Space" – 3:34 # " Now You're Taken" – 6:57 # " Superheroes of BMX" – 8:04 # "Stereodee" – 10:33

Personnel

* Stuart Braithwaite –

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* Dominic Aitchison –

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, guitar * Martin Bulloch –

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* John Cummings – guitar,

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* Aidan Moffat –

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on "Now You're Taken" * Andy Miller – producer on "Superheroes of BMX" * Jamie Harley – producer on "Now You're Taken" * Paul Savage – producer on "Stereodee"

Overview

Track listing

Mispress track listing

Personnel

Release history

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