Catch The Breeze - Slowdive

Souvlaki - Slowdive

From the late 80's came Slowdive , seemingly typical of artists of that generation producing music associated with dream pop, indie and shoegazers. They formed in 1989 in Reading, producing a kind of trance-pop sound that gave them respect and a great CV of music. Slowdive's music generally has a slow, dense feel about it, induced by distorted guitars and ethereal vocals from Rachel Goswell. They were signed to Creation in UK and SBK in the US, and despite problems with SBK they went on to produce relatively successful records. But their success would never equal their talent. 'Souvlaki', following the LP 'Just for a day', works around the idea ...

Just For A Day - Slowdive

If you're expecting a long, exhaustively comprehensive history on this band or whatever, you are certainly out of luck my good man. I know absolutely nothing about this group whatsoever; I just recently discovered this record in the clearance rack of a local used CD store and decided to give it a listen. I can't even think now... I still feel unable to function in the real world, its like... all sleepy and tiring- but in a good way, do ya know what I mean? Very traditional arrangements abound, almost subliminal voices in the mix amidst the textured, wavey guitar structures; Lovely. This is as close to experiencing ecstacy as you can get without actually taking it. 'Waves', ...

Pygmalion - Slowdive

lyrics. The repetitive melody of this song gives it the feeling of a sensual mantra, lasting for a good 10 minutes, while you can relax comfortably. Slowdive have been described as a bunch of middle-class white boys messing around with effects pedals. Never have they done it so well as on songs such as 'Miranda' and 'Trellisaze', combining beautifully outlandish sounds with more loosened echoing vocals. Within the album the musicians drift determinedly from track to track, unpredictably but never startling the listeners. With spiritual vocals from Rachel Goswell on several tracks the listener is ensured a chilled experience, which is as addictive ...