It's Shoegaze week!

TheFolkslave · 11-03-2010, 12:57 PM

Murmansk - Silver Heel

Some newer shoegaze from Finland.

Zer0 · 11-03-2010, 04:14 PM

That Alcest album is one of the best releases of the year. I love the whole atmosphere and feel of the album and even the album cover goes so well with the sound. It's really interesting to see shoegaze influences and black metal influences being mixed together so effortlessly. Screw the black metal purists btw, if they could actually open up their minds to music they will see the beauty in Alcest's music.

I haven't checked out the other two albums you've mentioned but i probably will soon enough.

sidewinder · 11-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Well I don't listen to too much shoegaze, just a few things here and there. But it just so happens that I got into the Swirlies album quite heavily this week, and downloaded My Bloody Valentine's Isn't Anything and am playing it now. So I guess I can finally participate in one of these weekly genre threads while it's still going on.

I still haven't been able to get into Loveless because it just seems too noisy and hurts my ears. This one may not be as good (I don't know) but it's easier to listen to.

I started listening to The Jesus and Mary Chain recently too, but I also felt Psychocandy's production was a bit painful at times. Good album though, it'll get played more soon. Darklands didn't appeal to me as much, but maybe in time.

Perhaps I'm finally getting more into shoegaze.

Paedantic Basterd · 11-03-2010, 11:33 PM

I find that volume plays a huge role in the mood of Loveless for me. Turn it down and it's a beautiful, soothing lullaby album. Or turn it up and go hard.

Been listening to Lush's Split lately.

dankrsta · 11-05-2010, 12:14 PM

Some very good songs posted here. The most interesting were obviously the ones I haven't heard before, like all that shoegaze, doom metal blend. It has the potential to really sound great.

I've been meaning to check out A Place To Bury Strangers properly, as I only heard a couple of songs. They sounded worth checking out.

I'll add His Name Is Alive. They're not really shoegaze, but have those elements, and of dream pop and ethereal as well.

'The Torso' (Mouth by Mouth, 1993)

'Can't Go Wrong Without You'

The Sundays, dream pop really, but fitting
Here's Where The Story Ends

I know they're mentioned but I have to post this Pale Saints song 'Sight of You' from The Comforts of Madness (1990). Great album and a great song. Too bad 'Sea of Sounds' cannot be found on youtube.

LoathsomePete · 11-05-2010, 01:18 PM

Shoegaze Mixtape

In case anyone is interested, I made this shoegaze mixtape sometime in early September. It includes pretty much every artist mentioned so far, but in case you're getting tired of just Youtube videos, here's an alternative.

Gavin B. · 11-08-2010, 09:28 AM

Mazzy Star wasn't technically a shoe gaze band but Hope Sandoval is the most exquisitely lovely lady to ever spend large amounts of time gazing away at her sexy Gucci boots. I'll volunteer to tickle her pretty little feet whenever she's feeling blue.

Zer0 · 11-08-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavin B.

Mazzy Star wasn't technically a shoe gaze band but Hope Sandoval is the most exquisitely lovely lady to ever spend large amounts of time gazing away at her sexy Gucci boots. I'll volunteer to tickle her pretty little feet whenever she's feeling blue.

I don't really consider them shoegaze, but god damn that's one of my favourite songs ever. It's just perfect.

~~Farfisa~~ · 11-08-2010, 06:05 PM

I thought I'd post some gems that people need to hear instead of posting shoegaze bands that people already know.

CorkyBucek · 11-10-2010, 07:34 AM

surprised Ride didn't get more of a mention, criminally underrated band, also crystal stilts have (although far from original) the perfect shoegaze sound imo.

the former drummer from Crystal stilts has a new band, Frankie Rose and the outs. the albums not out till next month but the previews i've heard have been superb.

11-03-2010, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheFolkslave Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 458	Murmansk - Silver Heel Some newer shoegaze from Finland. __________________ My Last.Fm Well I come from the old time baby, where all the kids are crazy.

11-03-2010, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	That Alcest album is one of the best releases of the year. I love the whole atmosphere and feel of the album and even the album cover goes so well with the sound. It's really interesting to see shoegaze influences and black metal influences being mixed together so effortlessly. Screw the black metal purists btw, if they could actually open up their minds to music they will see the beauty in Alcest's music. I haven't checked out the other two albums you've mentioned but i probably will soon enough. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

11-03-2010, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Well I don't listen to too much shoegaze, just a few things here and there. But it just so happens that I got into the Swirlies album quite heavily this week, and downloaded My Bloody Valentine's Isn't Anything and am playing it now. So I guess I can finally participate in one of these weekly genre threads while it's still going on. I still haven't been able to get into Loveless because it just seems too noisy and hurts my ears. This one may not be as good (I don't know) but it's easier to listen to. I started listening to The Jesus and Mary Chain recently too, but I also felt Psychocandy's production was a bit painful at times. Good album though, it'll get played more soon. Darklands didn't appeal to me as much, but maybe in time. Perhaps I'm finally getting more into shoegaze. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-05-2010, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
dankrsta ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,776	Some very good songs posted here. The most interesting were obviously the ones I haven't heard before, like all that shoegaze, doom metal blend. It has the potential to really sound great. I've been meaning to check out A Place To Bury Strangers properly, as I only heard a couple of songs. They sounded worth checking out. I'll add His Name Is Alive. They're not really shoegaze, but have those elements, and of dream pop and ethereal as well. 'The Torso' (Mouth by Mouth, 1993) 'Can't Go Wrong Without You' The Sundays, dream pop really, but fitting Here's Where The Story Ends I know they're mentioned but I have to post this Pale Saints song 'Sight of You' from The Comforts of Madness (1990). Great album and a great song. Too bad 'Sea of Sounds' cannot be found on youtube. __________________ Last.fm

11-05-2010, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Shoegaze Mixtape In case anyone is interested, I made this shoegaze mixtape sometime in early September. It includes pretty much every artist mentioned so far, but in case you're getting tired of just Youtube videos, here's an alternative. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

11-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I find that volume plays a huge role in the mood of Loveless for me. Turn it down and it's a beautiful, soothing lullaby album. Or turn it up and go hard. Been listening to Lush's Split lately.

11-08-2010, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gavin B. Model Worker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,248	Mazzy Star wasn't technically a shoe gaze band but Hope Sandoval is the most exquisitely lovely lady to ever spend large amounts of time gazing away at her sexy Gucci boots. I'll volunteer to tickle her pretty little feet whenever she's feeling blue. __________________ There are two types of music: the first type is the blues and the second type is all the other stuff. Townes Van Zandt

11-08-2010, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	I thought I'd post some gems that people need to hear instead of posting shoegaze bands that people already know.

11-10-2010, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
CorkyBucek Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1	surprised Ride didn't get more of a mention, criminally underrated band, also crystal stilts have (although far from original) the perfect shoegaze sound imo. the former drummer from Crystal stilts has a new band, Frankie Rose and the outs. the albums not out till next month but the previews i've heard have been superb.