Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will

Following the release of their 2008 album The Hawk Is Howling, Mogwai began working on new material for Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will. The title of the album reflects the band's longstanding ethos of perseverance within the music industry, while also providing a nod to the band's interest in themes of mortality and resilience. The album was recorded in the band's home country of Scotland, with much of the recording process taking place at their studio in Glasgow. The album's title sparked interest due to its enigmatic nature, and it was seen by many as a commentary on the lasting power of hardcore music, even as other musical genres rise and fall in popularity. It is also a reflection of the band's commitment to continuing their musical journey despite the passage of time and changing trends in the music industry. ==Critical reception==

Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will received mostly positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 77, based on 34 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". ==Track listing==

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will. Mogwai • Mogwai – production • Dominic Aitchison – bass guitar • Stuart Braithwaite – guitar • Martin Bulloch – drums • Barry Burns – guitar, keyboards, vocoder (tracks 2, 7) • John Cummings – guitar Additional personnel • Kate Braithwaite – additional voices • Greg Calbi – mastering • Antony Crook – photography • DLT – design • Andrew Lazonby – additional voices • Domenico Loiacano – additional voices • Niall McMenamin – additional recording, mixing assistance • Paul Savage – mixing, production, recording • Kim Supajirawatananon – additional voices • Luke Sutherland – additional guitar (tracks 1, 3); violin (tracks 1, 2, 9); human singing (track 2) ==Charts==