Slowdive's first release is their weakest effort, but it's still a good cluster of somnambulist soundscapes and inert sonic haze. They were definitely falling toward a mood-over-song structure at this point. The title track features droning guitars (an early staple) and the swooning dual vocals of Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell, while the slightly morose and pulsing "Avalyn" appears twice in vocal and instrumental versions. They were at their most derivative here, taking most of their cues from My Bloody Valentine's Isn't ...
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Slowdive's first release is their weakest effort, but it's still a good cluster of somnambulist soundscapes and inert sonic haze. They were definitely falling toward a mood-over-song structure at this point. The title track features droning guitars (an early staple) and the swooning dual vocals of Neil Halstead and Rachel Goswell, while the slightly morose and pulsing "Avalyn" appears twice in vocal and instrumental versions. They were at their most derivative here, taking most of their cues from My Bloody Valentine's Isn't Anything, but that doesn't prevent Slowdive from being captivating. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
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Add this copy of Slowdive to cart. $34.05, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Dead Oceans.
Add this copy of Slowdive. Souvlaki to cart. $34.61, like new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Sony Music Canada Inc.