Anthem 1,558 Posted December 31, 2014 Mazzy Star is an alternative/indie rock band with many psychedelic and dreamy elements to them. They made most of their music in the 90s but last year also released a record that pretty much picks right back up where they left off. Lots of people believe that lead singer Hope Sandoval and Lana have similar voices when compared to songs where Lana sings higher (i.e. May Jailer). I know most people here listen only to other pop artists, but if you have a taste for beautiful low-key acoustic music, Mazzy Star is probably for you. Mazzy Star's most famous song is Fade Into You, a big hit in the 90s. I'm posting their next most famous song (Into Dust) because it is absolutely beautiful and also happens to be my favorite song, period. The title track from last year's album, Seasons of Your Day, is another exceptional song and personal favorite. And as a bonus, if you are a fan of the show Rick and Morty you might remember this song over one episode's end credits 5 Quote Goddesses don't speak in whispers. They scream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summersault 824 Posted December 31, 2014 Great thread! Been listening to "Among My Swan" a lot lately. I like how hypnotic and soothing it is even though the songs all sound like each other. Fun Fact: I discovered Mazzy Star because people were comparing Lana to Hope Sandoval, then i heard Fade Into You and fell in love. Back then I didn't really get the comparison but especially after Ultraviolence it actually makes sense to me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demian 197 Posted December 31, 2014 One of my all-time favorite bands. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthem 1,558 Posted December 31, 2014 Great thread! Been listening to "Among My Swan" a lot lately. I like how hypnotic and soothing it is even though the songs all sound like each other. Fun Fact: I discovered Mazzy Star because people were comparing Lana to Hope Sandoval, then i heard Fade Into You and fell in love. Back then I didn't really get the comparison but especially after Ultraviolence it actually makes sense to me I found Mazzy Star through a thread asking if there were any singers like Lana, so similar. I really fell in love when I heard Into Dust. I cried the first time I listened to it and I think its the most beautiful song. 2 Quote Goddesses don't speak in whispers. They scream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YUNGATA 14,955 Posted January 1, 2015 i slow danced into 2015 w/ Look On Down From The Bridge playing. what a nice band. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice 11 Posted January 1, 2015 Huge fan of their music. It has such a beautiful, dreamlike feel to it. A lot like Lana's. I've been listening to Among My Swan a lot lately, too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAman 3,223 Posted September 16, 2016 Is this not iconic? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Rev 3,015 Posted April 25, 2018 Mazzy Star is an American alternative rock/dream pop band that formed in Santa Monica, California in 1989. The band mainly consists of vocalist Hope Sandoval and musician David Roback, as well as touring band members. They are best known for their 1994 hit 'Fade Into You' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ9E0mC9Cwk Mazzy Star have released four albums as of 2018 She Hangs Brightly (1990) So Tonight That I Might See (1993) Among My Swan (1996) Seasons of Your Day (2013) They will release their first EP, Still, in May 2018 3 Quote i'm flying to the moon again, dreaming about heroin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creyk 11,699 Posted April 25, 2018 A long time ago I tried to give their music a chance, but I had to realize they only have 1 good song. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Rev 3,015 Posted April 25, 2018 A long time ago I tried to give their music a chance, but I had to realize they only have 1 good song. Try again So Tonight That I Might See is a masterpiece - particularly Fade Into You, Mary of Silence, Blue Light, Into Dust and the title track And then their other albums are great, particularly Among My Swan 2 Quote i'm flying to the moon again, dreaming about heroin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitschesque 9,882 Posted April 25, 2018 I like her solo but I have one or two songs of Mazzy Star on my playlists as well I'll give their full projects a go! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildMustang 14,759 Posted April 25, 2018 love the vibe AKA is heavily inspired by Mazzy Star in my opinion 3 Quote ...just you and me feeling the heat even when the sun goes down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatchTheBreeze 1,681 Posted April 25, 2018 love the vibe AKA is heavily inspired by Mazzy Star in my opinion Yes! And the song "Flipside" and some other tracks from UV too. Love Mazzy Star btw. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Romance 6,195 Posted April 25, 2018 There’s already a thread http://lanaboards.com/index.php?/topic/5727-mazzy-star/?hl=mazzy 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Revenant 20,943 Posted April 25, 2018 They will release an EP? Wow, I didn't know that! Exciting! I really like She Hangs Brightly and Seasons Of Your Day. However, I prefer Hope's "Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions" project 0 Quote Just do it. Just do it - don't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Rev 3,015 Posted April 25, 2018 They will release an EP? Wow, I didn't know that! Exciting! I really like She Hangs Brightly and Seasons Of Your Day. However, I prefer Hope's "Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions" project Yep, 4 tracks, one of which has already been released https://open.spotify.com/album/1RUswUliHdQJcBoydEd059?si=8_N2hACZQhmlm5YdqRBTXA One of the tracks is an alternative version of So Tonight That I Might See! 0 Quote i'm flying to the moon again, dreaming about heroin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Revenant 20,943 Posted April 25, 2018 Yep, 4 tracks, one of which has already been released https://open.spotify.com/album/1RUswUliHdQJcBoydEd059?si=8_N2hACZQhmlm5YdqRBTXA One of the tracks is an alternative version of So Tonight That I Might See! sounds good. their music is so timeless, this could literally be an old track. I like the way the percussion sounds like it's coming from another room. Hope's vocals are perfect as always. And the guitar is beautiful aswell. Nothing new and fresh but just so ... classic Mazzy-Star-ish in an effortless way. 0 Quote Just do it. Just do it - don't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Rev 3,015 Posted April 25, 2018 sounds good. their music is so timeless, this could literally be an old track. I like the way the percussion sounds like it's coming from another room. Hope's vocals are perfect as always. And the guitar is beautiful aswell. Nothing new and fresh but just so ... classic Mazzy-Star-ish in an effortless way. I think they are all old tracks that didn't make it onto any of the albums. One of the other tracks was performed back in 2000 and is a demo of I've Gotta Stop from SOYD I wouldn't want anything else but the Mazzy Star sound so beautiful and atmospheric and so them 1 Quote i'm flying to the moon again, dreaming about heroin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovetati 15,298 Posted April 25, 2018 Hope Sandoval’s Warm Intentions material is amazing as well. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violet 18,961 Posted April 26, 2018 I love her Can Lana acknowledge her already 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
