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Reading, Berkshire, England (1989 – 1995)

Slowdive was a / band formed in 1989, lasting until 1995. The band was formed in Reading, Berkshire, England and signed to Creation Records in the UK. Initially championed by the British music press, the band scored a UK top forty entry with their debut album Just for a Day.

The band consisted of Rachel Goswell (vocals/guitar), Neil Halstead (vocals/guitar), Nick Chaplin (bass), Christian Savill (guitar), Simon Scott (drums, 1990 until early 1994) and Ian McCutcheon (drums, 1994 onwards). Goswell and Halstead had known each other since early childhood in Reading, Berkshire.

Initial demos were released as the Slowdive EP in late 1990 - the band’s sound was influenced by the Cocteau Twins and Creation labelmates My Bloody Valentine, featuring heavy use of guitar effects and muted vocals. Reviews in Melody Maker and the NME were enthusiastic, and two further well-regarded EPs followed in 1991 (Morningrise & Holding Our Breath). The debut album Just for a Day was written and recorded in six weeks, and was generally felt to be a disappointment. Also, the UK music press had started to pick up on the n scene, and the more introspective sounds of Slowdive, labelmates Ride, Chapterhouse and other “” bands had fallen from critical favour. American label SBK pushed back the release of the album after a disastrous viral marketing campaign (involving vandalism of a public statue). In early 1992 the band toured the USA with Ride, and returned to the UK to record a second album.
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  • Ashei

    yes, but that doesn't mean very much.

    Thursday morning

  • slowdiving

    Then Space Rock Revival? Nah. Slowdive is the greatest British band ever.

    Wednesday afternoon

  • Ashei

    Space Rock is 60s

    Tuesday morning

  • SaintVitus-fan

    Grunge, Shoegaze, Brit pop, Stoner Rock, Space Rock, Neo-Psych... The 90's must have been killer!

    Tuesday morning

  • Ashei

    don't listen just listen don't listen

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  • NoahIsCool

    I've listened to everything put Pygmalion. Is it worth it? Also I wish they did more like the Beach Song single, that was great.

    Monday evening

  • manusena

    I wish I could've experienced the early 90's.

    Monday morning

  • PartySanCTG

    Nicky's just jealous because Slowdive totally destroy the Manic Street Preachers.

    Sunday afternoon

  • junotolentino

    I will always hate Slowdive more than Hitler

    Sunday afternoon

  • PabloRH

    Better than Slowpoke.

    last week

  • stephanklaus

    Better than Fastdive.

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  • Akmol

    I will always love Slowdive more than Manic Street Preachers.

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  • TwoRoadsDiverge

    I will always hate Slowdive more than Hitler

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    the bootleg is godness epic

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    swandive

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    chavboobs knows exactly what's up

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    edit: my everything

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    Thanks you to accompany me to pass through every one day

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  • Stiklakunis

    All I want to do is listen to Slowdive.

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  • chavboobs

    'Dagger' is just, fuck. Blue Skied An' Clear fucking hell. Machine Gun, fuck, And last but not least Avalyn

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