Slowdive - s/t (2017): let's rejoice, shall we?

Live gig streaming now on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slowdive/videos/vb.27491437753/10155203295007754/?type=3&theater

i mean i love that ulrich schnauss version for sure but it's almost literally just reverb added to the original

new stuff sounding good on this stream

yeah new stuff fitting seamlessly with the classics

they gave that new single a little more muscle than the recording kinda

I was there. That was very good.

And now that some new songs have been heard -- I've heard an advance of the album, it's quite good. It's different from the previous three in a distinct way -- many of the songs are quite fast paced. Not *really* fast, but certainly in comparison to the steady swing and flow of the original albums, it's got a particular focus on pace that I think serves the album very well, and helps make this a distinct effort.

I don't think I've ever listened to Pygmalion, to be honest. The last thing by them I can remember getting were the 'In Mind' remixes. Is it worth seeking it out (22 years late)?

Very much so. It's quite remarkable.

I suspect this doesn't match the quality of the live stream: https://youtu.be/TJopgXE-MKU

Is there a thread suggesting key shoegaze albums for late period Boredoms fans to check out

Not yet at least.

maybe this???? https://www.discogs.com/Xinlisupreme-Tomorrow-Never-Comes/master/482671

is there a thread suggesting key sophistopop albums for late period andrew wk fans to check out

'Sugar for the Pill' sounds great. I'm getting quite excited for this now!

Yeah loving that song already and judging from the new material so far there is indeed is slightly muscular edge to their sound that is quite new. Can't wait

Excited for this album. These tracks rule.

Good interview: http://crackmagazine.net/article/music/features/slowdive-teenage-dreams-recovered/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1mT_zipAHY

wow, they sound fantastic... maybe I need to fly up to Chicago for their show.

yeah, I don't really like Sugar Pill all that much. I kinda agree with Pygmalion comparisons but it's also a lot warmer, even poppier which is not a bad thing in itself but overall it sounds really generic, while Pygmalion had some sort of cold vibe which made it really interesting. I wish them all the best, MBV proved that you can come back really strong as a shoegaze band even though this genre is kind of intrinsically nostalgic, that's all fine if they want to evolve their sound, it's just not that great to me.

I don't know if the genre is 'intrinsically nostalgic,' or if it is, you might as well say that about a lot of music in general, whether it's rock or something else. In that there was often a perceived built in sense of retreat/reflection, that's one thing, but when you've got something like three generations of musicians now doing something with the form one way or another, is it nostalgia or extension? (Certainly, as with so much else, a lot of newer stuff simply recreates rather than fuses and inspires in new directions, but again, why hold them to particular account?)

I think I'd be down on a band for skewing towards relatively more generic composition but these new songs are hitting me so directly I can't really step back and nitpick.

I think "Sugar for the Pill" works in spite of its straightforward composition. The chorus has a haunting touch that hooked me on the first listen and keeps me relistening, but

it's practically Coldplay

is otm

that's your fault for listening to Coldplay, isn't it

always with the victim blaming around here

I don't know if the genre is 'intrinsically nostalgic,' or if it is, you might as well say that about a lot of music in general, whether it's rock or something else. In that there was often a perceived built in sense of retreat/reflection, that's one thing, but when you've got something like three generations of musicians now doing something with the form one way or another, is it nostalgia or extension? (Certainly, as with so much else, a lot of newer stuff simply recreates rather than fuses and inspires in new directions, but again, why hold them to particular account?)

I think the first Mojave 3 album is the best one. Very very gentle and the closing track is very Slowdive.

"Sugar For The Pill" sounds like it could have come from the Black Hearted Brother album, which I really liked

'Out of Tune' by Mojave 3 has ended up being one of my most loved albums. 'Excuses For Travellers' is also very good and the others have their moments.

The early Mojave 3 demos, that made up part of the first album were originally sent out under the Slowdive name. I was surprised to read that the first M3 album was released within 10 months of 'Pygmalion', it came together that quickly.

Would love a new Mojave 3 record one day, however I am looking forward to Slowdive too.

xp i agree, it has a very different feel from the others. it's like slowcore. very atmospheric, great lead guitar tones

The early Mojave 3 demos, that made up part of the first album were originally sent out under the Slowdive name. I was surprised to read that the first M3 album was released within 10 months of 'Pygmalion', it came together that quickly.

wow i didn't know this! will definitely have to dig into to m3

Sugar is something very special
And fuck the Coldplay comment because SD are 20 years older than them and experience counts for something

the first four mojave 3 albums are all great, I didn't care for the last one

Out of Tune was the first one I bought. Still listen to it the most though Ask Me Tomorrow is close behind.

These new songs are great.

I wasn't really sold on the singles but this album is great, it's a nice midpoint between Souvlaki and Pygmalion. highlights are probably "Go Get It" and "Don't Know Why"

Jealous of you guys hearing the album already! I can't wait

It's out there.. leaked super early

Rachel is going to be on KEXP tomorrow morning (John in the Morning show is doing an all shoegaze program 6-10 Pacific) if anyone has any interest.

So far, spectacular. No new ground broken here but as shoegaze records go by reformed bands go, it'll probably beat your expectations.

"Sugar For The Pill" is a gorgeous track

seeing them tomorrow! at a gorgeous newly renovated old 1920s theater with what's supposed to be an amazing sound system. saw them last time at the worst venue in mpls so i'm pretty stoked

Remix of "Sugar For the Pill" by Avalon Emerson -- not bad

https://soundcloud.com/deadoceans/slowdive-sugar-for-the-pill-avalon-emersons-gilded-escalation/s-5gxmk

Went to the show last night, no better or worse than the one I saw in 2014 (at the "worst venue in mpls"). Old hollowed out theater made for cool atmosphere, the sound was fine, and yet... my favorite of the reunited shoegaze bands I've seen is the one I've had the most trouble connecting with live. Just me?

cmon the fine line is pretty bad you have to admit

The quotes weren't meant to suggest I was questioning your judgment. I used to hate that place (for blasting Muse right before a Deerhunter set, and other crimes) but I've been to a lot of great shows there in the past few years.

'don't know why' is killing me

this is a damn good album. there's nothing as good as Alison, but as a whole it seems to be as good as any of their other albums.

not even close imo

i don't know how many times i've listened to 'don't know why' today, but it is a lot of fucking times, that is for sure

i had a very stupid and somewhat embarrasing thought about its structure - it's sort of like the lifecycle of a snowflake:
crystals forming on floating dust particles -> sudden blooming as flakes cohere -> the gradual surrender of melting -> final state of liquid non-being

one of their highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXD6tMrlXq8

posted the Bay Area one by mistake but you get it.

Thanks for posting that clip from the Oakland show. Golden Hair was so intense and magical.

Yup, quite striking. And looks like they have a standard set list but it's a good one, though with a little variety ("Catch the Breeze" was fourth up here).

It's a shame they don't play Morningrise.

only song I wanted to hear that was missing was machine gun. oh well can't have everything.

i really like this album a lot :)

man that's a great setlist, i would've cried at that show

ok im sold. got tickets for the 12th

have a great time.

Just to continue the theme, they were amazing in Denver on the 1st. I think the crowd trended older here, hard to say, underage balcony was not overflowing. same songs as for everyone else. I'd agree that Golden Hair is a particular highlight, but the new rockin' verson of 'crazy for you' is also pretty exciting maybe it was just the bang surprise that got me. simon scott is amazing and rachel seems a much better singer these days, is it her time in that dreadful rock band of hers that had made the improvement notable?

Her solo stuff?

She sings for a band called minor victories which as a band isn’t really all that interesting to me but she sings well.

Disagree. The Minor Victories album is really great and worth checking out.

I am a big fan of both Twilight Sad and new Slowdive and I thought that Minor Victories album was very predictable and boring

Back on tour in the US in a couple of months and playing SF in late May at the Fillmore. That'll be a great show for sure.

i know, crazy. they're spoiling us!

Quite surprised I couldn't get into this album. I was totally enthralled by "Don't Know Why" but despite enjoying things about them (although I did find some of the riffs a bit plain) the rest of the album just never clicked.

Not getting into the new Slowdive album sounds like a nightmare scenario but I'm dealing with it calmly. I'll give it more spins in a year.

Totally with you on "Don't Know Why" being the obvious standout.

god this album is so good

Not seeing this band when they played the Newport Music Hall in Columbus last year just because it was standing room only was a HUGE mistake.

saw them last month and it was pretty damn good... but word is they'll be doing lots more touring in the near future.

I also saw them last month, and they had lost their guitar pedals in the airport, lol. Slowdive with borrowed guitar pedals they aren't really sure how to use is an intense experience.

Listening to this wonderful album today, wondering if there'll be a follow-up. What've the various members been up to the last couple of years?

Rachel's had a side project release with her partner this year.

...which has never been named on ILM: The Soft Cavalry (Rachel and her husband Steve Clarke) is solid but leaves me wanting more of Rachel's voice.

they've confirmed they're playing new material live this year, hopefully that means we'll start hearing about the new album very soon too.

i've got a ticket to see them with modest mouse & tfs in april, very much looking forward to that

confirmed on instagram that the new album is complete

Awesome. Absolutely loved the 2017 album, so I’m pumped for this.

Fantastic. Hope they will tour as well. The show supporting the 2017 album was brilliant.

For sure. Low opened up here, love an awesome double bill.

listings were accidentally put up early for the new album everything is alive out september 1. eight tracks including "shanty", "prayer remembered", "alife", "andalucia plays" and "kisses". according to the press release they've incorporated more electronics into their sound and john cale is cited as an influence

looking forward to seeing them next month after they cancelled the tour last minute in april