| 1-1 | Summer | 4:28 |
| 1-2 | New Paths To Helicon Part 1 | 5:58 |
| 1-3 | CODY | 6:35 |
| 1-4 | Christmas Steps | 10:39 |
| 1-5 | I Know You Are But What Am I? | 5:19 |
| 1-6 | Hunted By A Freak | 4:17 |
| 1-7 | Stanley Kubrick | 4:16 |
| 1-8 | Take Me Somewhere Nice | 6:59 |
| 1-9 | 2 Rights Make 1 Wrong | 9:33 |
| 1-10 | Mogwai Fear Satan | 16:22 |
| 2-1 | Auto Rock | 4:20 |
| 2-2 | Travel Is Dangerous | 4:02 |
| 2-3 | Friend Of The Night | 5:30 |
| 2-4 | We're No Here | 5:38 |
| 2-5 | I'm Jim Morrison, I'm Dead | 6:45 |
| 2-6 | The Sun Smells Too Loud | 7:00 |
| 2-7 | Batcat | 5:24 |
| 2-8 | Mexican Grand Prix | 5:19 |
| 2-9 | Rano Pano | 5:15 |
| 2-10 | How To Be A Werewolf | 6:22 |
| 2-11 | Wizard Motor | 4:41 |
| 2-12 | Remurdered | 6:27 |
| 2-13 | The Lord Is Out Of Control | 4:23 |
| 2-14 | Teenage Exorcists | 3:33 |
| 3-1 | Hugh Dallas | 8:34 |
| 3-2 | Half Time | 6:51 |
| 3-3 | Burn Girl Prom Queen | 8:32 |
| 3-4 | Devil Rides | 4:01 |
| 3-5 | Hasenheide | 3:29 |
| 3-6 | Tell Everybody That I Love Them | 4:41 |
| 3-7 | Earth Division | 6:02 |
| 3-8 | Hungry Face | 2:24 |
| 3-9 | D To E | 6:02 |
| 3-10 | My Father My King | 20:15 |
Commemorating twenty years of architectural sound, Central Belters is the definitive 2015 compilation from post-rock titans Mogwai. Released on their own Rock Action label, this expansive three-disc set serves as both a comprehensive gateway for newcomers and a vital souvenir for longtime devotees.
The first two discs trace the band’s evolution from guitar-driven intensity to sophisticated, atmospheric soundscapes. Featuring signature tracks like "Mogwai Fear Satan," "Christmas Steps," "Summer," "Auto Rock," and "Take Me Somewhere Nice," the collection masterfully demonstrates the band's trademark tension-and-release dynamic. Listeners can chart Mogwai's sonic growth as they incorporate piano, glockenspiel, synths, and occasional vocals into their cinematic arrangements.
The third disc provides a deep dive for the completist, offering a curated selection of B-sides, EP cuts, and rarities. Highly acclaimed by critics—including an 8.0 rating from Pitchfork—this compilation perfectly balances "explosively loud" movements with "tenderly delicate" moments. Central Belters is an essential document of a band that redefined the boundaries of modern rock.
- Label: Rock Action Records
- Format: 3-CD Compilation
- Genre: Post-Rock / Instrumental
- Total Tracks: 34
