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Reading, Berkshire, England (1989 – 1995)
Slowdive was a dream pop / shoegaze 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 american grunge scene, and the more introspective sounds of Slowdive, labelmates Ride, Chapterhouse and other “shoegazing” 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.
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 american grunge scene, and the more introspective sounds of Slowdive, labelmates Ride, Chapterhouse and other “shoegazing” 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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Hayzi22 wrote:
Slowdive is my favorite.
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ReadyLetsGo123 wrote:
"Listen close and don't be stoned. I'll be here in the morning, cause I'm just floating.." I love the way Souvlaki starts. Gotta check out Pygmalion. I'm sort of on an ambient binge.
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Pinkglove23 wrote:
Souvlaki = perfection
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DotsDisconnect wrote:
rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti rutti
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harrytheone_rd wrote:
Marvelous
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Cirkler wrote:
Fuck dreampop.
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michaoo87 wrote:
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onionfusion wrote:
god-tier
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Cypher303 wrote:
Pygmalion is their underrated masterpiece. [2]
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rasputinarian wrote:
posting to express undying appreciation
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ticklemynausea wrote:
ohnoes, spammers! HIDE!
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baxinski wrote:
I agree with @FLRTE. Pygmalion is their underrated masterpiece. It`s the hardest one to get into it, for sure, but it`s that point of artistic heights they were trying to achive throughout their short career. They`ve made it, and after this it seems they couldn`t create anything better under the name of Slowdive. that`s why they split, and created this strange, folk Mojave 3...
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Milligram_Smile wrote:
Maaaaan.
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Jon-Lucas wrote:
I was having a really boring night and discovering that a sexy load of pygmallion/slouvaki demos (I Saw The Sun) existed simply saved my day.... everyone who hasnt should check em out...
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Dougl4s wrote:
you know i am your dagger
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HumanDemon wrote:
Listening to their music is healthy for me
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mirceapanait wrote:
masterpiece !
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XMD5a8000 wrote:
"am i the only one who likes just for a day the most?"- Nope. Love the fucking shit out of that one. Still obsessed with "Primal": Best. Climax. EVER!
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Flame0ut wrote:
best
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c0niglietto wrote:
love
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