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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 4:08:18 GMT -5
Any fans here?
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Post by carlober on Nov 19, 2016 4:32:23 GMT -5
YES
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 4:46:29 GMT -5
Do you have a favorite tune?
Mine is probably..."Morningrise"...or..."Catch The Breeze"...or..."When The Sun Hits"...
Difficult!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 4:59:49 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Nov 19, 2016 5:51:05 GMT -5
I was going to tag carlober (I'm doing it anyway) in this thread, but you already found him. You might aware of Minor Victories as well, biblical. Being a fan of Mogwai myself, Minor Victories's self titled debut album is absolutely one of the best albums 2016 for me. Check them out if you're interested.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 5:56:07 GMT -5
I was going to tag carlober (I'm doing it anyway) in this thread, but you already found him. You might aware of Minor Victories as well, biblical . Being a fan of Mogwai myself, Minor Victories's self titled debut album is absolutely one of the best albums 2016 for me. Check them out if you're interested. I am, and I still have to get that album now that you mention it. *sigh* Thanks for the heads up! |
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Post by carlober on Nov 19, 2016 6:06:38 GMT -5
Do you have a favorite tune? Mine is probably..."Morningrise"...or..."Catch The Breeze"...or..."When The Sun Hits"... Difficult! Yeah, so many great songs to choose from! My personal top three would probably be something like: 1. Catch the Breeze ( YouTube link) 2. Alison ( YouTube link) 3. Souvlaki Space Station ( YouTube link) A trio of very different songs which sum up pretty well the Slowdive greatness. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 6:11:55 GMT -5
Yeah, so many great songs to choose from! My personal top three would probably be something like: 1. Catch the Breeze ( YouTube link) 2. Alison ( YouTube link) 3. Souvlaki Space Station ( YouTube link) A trio of very different songs which sum up pretty well the Slowdive greatness. Indeed! I like your top three.  I like the related My Bloody Valentine too, but I just find Slowdive a tad bit better to be honest, there's more "dreaminess" in their songs I think... still, I like them too...  |
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Post by carlober on Nov 19, 2016 17:57:47 GMT -5
Here are some SUPERB live performances from the post-reunion tour.
I need to see them live as they're insanely good. Man, what a band.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 18:22:42 GMT -5
Here are some SUPERB live performances from the post-reunion tour. I need to see them live as they're insanely good. Man, what a band. Indeed my friend, indeed. Such a shame they didn't get the recognition they actually deserved. Those reverbs, that dense kinda guitar work...it transports you to another world...just beautiful! Alan Mcgee really had a good eye for amazing artists. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 23:20:49 GMT -5
I always loved the drums on that tune. It's a amazing tune.  |
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Post by carlober on Nov 21, 2016 17:02:49 GMT -5
Not really Slowdive-related, but this band (and this song in particular) reminds me of them A LOT, it would perfectly fit on Souvlaki. It's almost like you're hearing Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell singing, it is that close!
Also, they have a new album out in two weeks so you might check them out if you like this track.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 5:06:15 GMT -5
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Post by carlober on Nov 30, 2016 5:08:19 GMT -5
Posting this here too. I'm very excited! Rachel Goswell has hinted in a Instagram post that the new Slowdive album is getting mastered today: http://instagram.com/p/BNaCpoqDLdz |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 5:09:52 GMT -5
Whoopie! Finally...! Thanks for the update, mate. |
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Post by carlober on Jan 12, 2017 3:13:41 GMT -5
Slowdive have posted a rather cryptic clip on their Twitter...
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Post by carlober on Jan 12, 2017 3:18:55 GMT -5
BBC confirming that some NEW MUSIC is coming today! Yes!
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Post by carlober on Jan 12, 2017 9:12:03 GMT -5
The new single is called Star Roving and it's the first song released by the band in 22 years! I really enjoy it, although it's not what I expected. It's very fast-paced and it reminds me a bit of Ride I would have liked to hear Rachel's vocals less buried in the mix though. |
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Post by glider on Jan 12, 2017 10:19:41 GMT -5
Confession: I still haven't gave Pygmalion a proper listen yet! I'll listen to the new single afterwards.
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Post by carlober on Jan 12, 2017 11:09:23 GMT -5
Confession: I still haven't gave Pygmalion a proper listen yet! I'll listen to the new single afterwards. Pygmalion... some people love it, others hate it with a passion. I don't hate it but I'm not the biggest fan of it either. It's very different from Souvlaki, it's not a bad listen but it lacks some soul imho. EDIT: J's Heaven is amazing though. Hauntingly beautiful. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 12, 2017 12:05:39 GMT -5
Star Roving............whoa baby! Yes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2017 17:13:35 GMT -5
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Post by glider on Jan 13, 2017 18:53:47 GMT -5
Couldn't help myself so went ahead and took a quick listen. It's a good comeback track, but there is some issues I have.
1. Feels rushed with that tempo - very dance/rave like sound to it that caught me off guard.
2. Abit too much on the pop side rather than the space rock or ambient side of the spectrum.
3. Not much else interesting going on in the track except the expected hazy distorted guitar pile up of overdubs. Vocals kind of seem pointless and don't add much.
It's a 'fun' track to listen to and get you moving but I did want something darker and more introspective. Hoping we get that on 'Dead Oceans' (which is a terrific LP title).
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Post by carlober on Jan 14, 2017 5:50:44 GMT -5
Couldn't help myself so went ahead and took a quick listen. It's a good comeback track, but there is some issues I have. 1. Feels rushed with that tempo - very dance/rave like sound to it that caught me off guard. 2. Abit too much on the pop side rather than the space rock or ambient side of the spectrum. 3. Not much else interesting going on in the track except the expected hazy distorted guitar pile up of overdubs. Vocals kind of seem pointless and don't add much. It's a 'fun' track to listen to and get you moving but I did want something darker and more introspective. Hoping we get that on 'Dead Oceans' (which is a terrific LP title). I get your points and I can't disagree, although I'm enjoying Star Roving very much at the moment. Its slightly poppy qualities have attracted praise from an unexpected large amount of people. I'd never seen Slowdive (or any shoegaze act) mentioned on mainstream "rock" websites before, not here in Italy at least. Also, 'Dead Oceans' would make a fantastic album title but I believe it's only the name of the record label  I'm digging the fast pace of Star Roving though, it reminds me of some of the excellent Slowdive lost demos like Joy and Beach: |
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Post by glider on Jan 14, 2017 10:38:10 GMT -5
I do like it carlober just wanted something more my style I guess. I'm a theyknowwhatimean when it comes to this stuff: give me the nolstalgic vibes! |
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