bluechemtrails 23,020 Posted June 18, 2023 Hello Lanaboards Community! Today I would like to introduce you to a band that I think is absolutely worth listening to: Slowdive. This British rock band was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 1989 and consists of Rachel Goswell (vocals and guitar), Neil Halstead (vocals and guitar), Christian Savill (guitar), Nick Chaplin (bass) and Simon Scott (drums). Slowdive is known for their unique dream-pop and shoegaze sound, which enjoyed great popularity in the 1990s. The band has released four studio albums, three compilation albums, five EPs, five singles and four music videos. Their debut album "Just for a Day" was released in 1991. Although it initially received mixed reviews, their second album "Souvlaki" is now considered one of the best albums of the 1990s and one of the greatest shoegaze albums of all time. Slowdive disbanded in 1995, but reunited in 2014 and performed at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. Since then they have been active and released their self-titled album "Slowdive" in 2017. Their sound is characterized by atmospheric harmonies, psychedelic guitar layers and ambient production. Influences range from folk rock to dub to ambient techno. The band members themselves name bands like Sonic Youth, Can, The Byrds and My Bloody Valentine as sources of inspiration. Since we are all Lana Del Rey fans, I thought Slowdive might be an interesting addition to our musical discussions. You might like her dreamy sounds and fascinating melodies if you like Lana Del Rey's atmospheric songs. In anticipation of their new single "Kisses" releasing in two days, check out some of their music on YouTube: Let's discuss Slowdive here, share their albums, songs and influences, and maybe even find out if there's any overlap between Slowdive and Lana Del Rey fans. I look forward to hearing your opinions and thoughts! Have fun exploring Slowdive! 🎶 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ethelcain 8,206 Posted June 18, 2023 Im rlly surprised there wasnt a thread for them already 6 Quote I bet she's so lucky to have a voice like that last.fm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annedauphine 34,617 Posted June 18, 2023 @Alison by Slowdive This is your place to shine 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluechemtrails 23,020 Posted June 20, 2023 new single out now! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sportscruiser 10,713 Posted June 20, 2023 I love Slowdive (Just For a Day is still one of my favorite albums ever) and I wish Lana explored the shoegaze genre, she would be a perfect fit. Love the first single! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lux Eterna 612 Posted June 20, 2023 Slowdive was my fave album in 2017, im so glad having a physical copy of this true masters of rock 1 Quote life is beautiful, it really is, without it you'd be dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCooper 34,645 Posted June 21, 2023 Just got tickets to see them in September! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImenaOphelia 9,481 Posted June 21, 2023 I only know them because of @Alison by Slowdive 2 Quote archiving any ldr-related stuff I can find (like, literally) LANA DEL REY TRACKER last.fm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavender Sunshine 4,004 Posted June 21, 2023 I'm so glad they keep making music 3 Quote 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙.𝖋𝖒|𝕷𝖆𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗𝕲𝖗𝖗𝖗𝖑 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluechemtrails 23,020 Posted September 1, 2023 the new album is stunning 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluechemtrails 23,020 Posted September 8, 2023 'Everything Is Alive' entered top 10 in UK and Germany this week, looks like their best result so far 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCooper 34,645 Posted September 9, 2023 It's sooo good 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCooper 34,645 Posted September 24, 2023 Omg the Slowdive show last night was truly incredible!!! Mindblowing 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollanganger 4,669 Posted November 13, 2023 just finished listening to all their albums 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinkletoes7 5,180 Posted November 13, 2023 ILOVESLOWDJVE 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackenedrussianpoetry 1,843 Posted March 19 When i hear when the sun hits - especially the guitar intro riff … (or the guitar intro and solo in the greatest from nfr sometimes) - i always have this vision of an underdog brilliant singer who’s been slowly forgotten by the public (once very famous) and after years, she returned to sing live on tv for the very last time in her career… then she sang magnificently and giving it all because it is her last performance then the crowd gave her a standing ovation but even before being able to see the ovation she had turned her back from the stage - felt nothing/emptiness as usual while leaving the venue knowing the GP will never appreciate her Before singing, she was visibly nervous rubbing her fingers and hands then looking down on the floor and left with nothing to say 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakeemmahottie 790 Posted March 19 Need to deep dive their discog. I loved everything is alive 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candyperfumegirl 42 Posted March 23 the ending just takes you to another dimension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ey4yAgLZlw 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
