New single sounding excellent. I swear they're a better band now than before
― imago, Saturday, 27 October 2018 09:15 (five years ago) link
Other new single sounding excellent!
― imago, Friday, 16 November 2018 14:33 (five years ago) link
I keep forgetting to check it out!
― Evan, Friday, 16 November 2018 15:35 (five years ago) link
new album is out this is great!
shoegaze bands on the whole do really well with reunions/comebacks
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 25 January 2019 16:03 (five years ago) link
yeah I really enjoyed this. title track into theeascending is stunning
― imago, Friday, 25 January 2019 16:05 (five years ago) link
Dug their last a lot, and will get this one. Missed them in the day, though I saw many mentions of them in connection with Curve. Think Alan Moulder produced both? Plus they each had a Holy Grail cd rarity back in the day. Going back catalog has been rewarding. "Rave Down" off _Raise_ is a standout.
― the body of a spider... (scampering alpaca), Friday, 25 January 2019 17:28 (five years ago) link
Hm, hadn't realized there was a new one. Will investigate.
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 25 January 2019 17:31 (five years ago) link
Well here's something fun -- the original version of their debut EP
https://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/album/petroleum-spirit-daze
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 17 July 2020 21:04 (three years ago) link
Wow cool! A good read from Mr. Franklin there too re: the band’s early days
― brimstead, Friday, 17 July 2020 21:08 (three years ago) link
I have the original CD of this!
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 17 July 2020 22:46 (three years ago) link
I do too! Guess when it came to this band, we were a little (wait for it) ahead of the swerve.
― henry s, Friday, 17 July 2020 22:55 (three years ago) link
This slower take on "Juggernaut Rides" is very interesting.
― Ned Raggett, Saturday, 18 July 2020 21:12 (three years ago) link
We finished the recording and I took a copy with me to Seville in Spain where I was having a week's holiday with my girlfriend. There was strong weed and oranges everywhere and I remember sitting by the ocean listening to these songs while looking across the water at the haze in the distance that was Morocco - I was looking at Africa while listening to our first record!
Mate, that was some strong weed indeed; Is Seville anywhere near the ocean?
― All Diacritics Love Ü (Noel Emits), Saturday, 18 July 2020 21:55 (three years ago) link
Sounds nice though. I bought the original EP on CD as well.
― All Diacritics Love Ü (Noel Emits), Saturday, 18 July 2020 22:08 (three years ago) link
> Is Seville anywhere near the ocean?
If you're in Seville for a week, taking a daytrip to the Estrecho isn't a big uh... stretch.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Sunday, 19 July 2020 00:00 (three years ago) link
Must we be so reasonable.
― All Diacritics Love Ü (Noel Emits), Sunday, 19 July 2020 08:05 (three years ago) link
couple of new bside comps on their bandcamp page:https://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/album/honey-heavens-abovehttps://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/album/youth-at-the-summit
― brimstead, Saturday, 12 December 2020 04:44 (three years ago) link
mezcal head : it really is all that and so much more.not sure they ever bettered their thing across a whole album as well as they did on this.
― mark e, Thursday, 18 February 2021 22:23 (three years ago) link
a mighty mighty sound. they definitely lightened up a bit afterwards. 99th Dream is my favorite
― brimstead, Thursday, 18 February 2021 22:32 (three years ago) link
they definitely lightened up a bit afterwards
think this is exactly why i love MH so much.sonically it's a heavy listen, and they definitely pulled back from the excess after this album.
when quieter moods are required, then for me its all about 'Ejector Seat Reservation' which i genuinely believe to be one of the best modern rock albums ever, and is a prime target for rediscovery by the Mojo/Uncut crew.
― mark e, Thursday, 18 February 2021 22:37 (three years ago) link
All their albums are so fantastic even the new ones are incredible.
― Evan, Thursday, 18 February 2021 22:52 (three years ago) link
fuck you guys for talking about how much you love this band without even acknowledging all the racist skinhead neo-nazi stuff
― and what, Thursday, 31 July 2008 14:57 bookmarkflaglink
still one of my favourite ever ILX posts
― CP Radio Gorgeous (Colonel Poo), Thursday, 18 February 2021 23:06 (three years ago) link
It's funny, Ejector Seat sounds even more extreme to me, just layer upon layer of blown out guitars. I think it may have thrown their career off track. That one is badly in need of a reissue.
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Friday, 19 February 2021 00:02 (three years ago) link
Also kind of funny to sample an anguished Kurt Cobain.
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Friday, 19 February 2021 00:15 (three years ago) link
I had built ESR up so much in my mind (was hard to find in the US in the late 90s) that I was kinda let down at the time lol. Love “son of Jaguar e” and “the birds”
― brimstead, Friday, 19 February 2021 00:39 (three years ago) link
I love how they do this escalating thing on songs like "Duel" and "Bring Me the Head of the Fortune Teller" where each successive section introduces an even more impossibly massive guitar sound. It's almost like they are constantly trying to outdo themselves in a guitar arms race.
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Friday, 19 February 2021 00:53 (three years ago) link
I Wasn't Born to Lose You still my favorite. '10s Swervedriver > '90s Swervedriver imo (narrowly), though I should probably take that to the controversial opinions thread.
― swing out sister: live in new donk city (geoffreyess), Saturday, 20 February 2021 05:19 (three years ago) link
That is quite challenging, for sure
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Saturday, 20 February 2021 06:08 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJc1HN2PxXI
― a mix between Daft Punk and Daft Punk with the swagger of Daft Punk (Maresn3st), Tuesday, 2 March 2021 18:48 (three years ago) link
remember seeing them in St. Paul a few years ago and still don't remember a British band that dressed so American
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 2 March 2021 18:50 (three years ago) link
Saw them on their first USA tour that he talks about (Soundgarden/Swervedriver/Monster Magnet) which was really amazing.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Tuesday, 2 March 2021 18:59 (three years ago) link
(though he said it was 1991 but it was in fact spring 1992)
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Tuesday, 2 March 2021 19:01 (three years ago) link
Yeah Swervedriver had hit America twice before that "A&M rocks out" lineup (which I saw as well) -- summer 1991 opening for Ned's Atomic Dustbin in a quick bicoastal stint IIRC then a separate tour near the start of 1992 with Ratcat opening. I saw them next on a Mezcal Head date but sadly never have seen them since.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 2 March 2021 19:13 (three years ago) link
The Mezcal Head date I saw them on had them opening for Smashing Pumpkins, a pretty good pairing given the Alan Moulder connection.
― henry s, Tuesday, 2 March 2021 19:52 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH7ZngZcIo
― Maresn3st, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 15:43 (two years ago) link
Expanded reissue of 99th Dream on deck:
https://swervedriver.bandcamp.com/album/99th-dream-2
CD1 - '99th Dream' remastered extended album99th Dream 5:27Up From The Sea 3:24She Weaves A Tender Trap 3:43These Times 3:22Electric 77 7:36Stellar Caprice 3:47Wrong Treats 4:24You've Sealed My Fate 3:53In My Time 4:32Expressway 3:33Behind the Scenes of the Sounds & the Times 7:05Why Say Yeah 3:1493 Million Miles From The Sun (..and Counting) 3:30The Director's Cut of Your Life 4:41Straight Thru Your Heart 4:06
CD2 - 'Mercury Lounge' - live in NYC 14th Jan 1998Behind the Scenes of the Sounds & the Times 6:50Sandblasted 5:01She Weaves A Tender Trap 3:50How Does It Feel To Look Like Candy 3:27Duel 5:1699th Dream 5:59The Birds 3:19Wrong Treats 4:07Never Lose That Feeling 4:35Rave Down 6:00Kill the Superheroes 9:35For Seeking Heat 3:56Duress 13:23
CD3 - 'Doremi Faso Latido' - outtakes/demosButterfly 4:53Canvey Island Baby 4:56Up From The Sea 2:54Straight Thru Your Heart 4:00Sciflyer97 5:41These Times 2:44Carousel City 4:36You've Sealed My Fate 3:32Sea Foam 3:17Wrong Treats 2:46Cool Your Boots 4:34Electric 77 6:54Behind the Scenes of the Sounds & the Times 5:4899th Dream (live TV) 5:41Wrong Treats (live TV) 4:01
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 3 November 2023 16:37 (six months ago) link
ohhhhhh yeahhhhhh!!!stoked for disc 3
― brimstead, Friday, 3 November 2023 17:59 (six months ago) link
I’ve always wanted to hear the faster version of “these times” that was on the original geffen promo
― brimstead, Friday, 3 November 2023 18:00 (six months ago) link
this looks really cool, very intriguing selection of tracks
― Muad'Doob (Moodles), Friday, 3 November 2023 18:02 (six months ago) link
I would have included “good ships” over “93 million miles” personally
― brimstead, Friday, 3 November 2023 18:08 (six months ago) link
Had a real nice chat with Adam Franklin for the Quietus for a Baker's Dozen:
https://thequietus.com/articles/33716-adam-franklin-swervedriver-bolts-of-melody-bakers-dozen-favourite-music
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 18:25 (four months ago) link
Thanks for sharing Ned
― Bee OK, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:10 (four months ago) link
Yer welcome!
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:20 (four months ago) link
Ha I did not see that particular Clash record making it, great anecdotes about Shake Appeal and the Swervies first US gig
― KPH, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:58 (four months ago) link
Love that Bob Mould was an early fan, makes a lot of sense
― Muad'Doob (Moodles), Wednesday, 10 January 2024 20:00 (four months ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afNL0UGre8
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 11 January 2024 23:50 (four months ago) link
Ned,
On slide 14, the italics after "The Book Lovers EP" are not closed and continue for the remainder of the entry.
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― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Friday, 12 January 2024 00:17 (four months ago) link
Yeah caught that — will pass along!
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 12 January 2024 03:19 (four months ago) link
The riffs on ‘Sons of Mustang Ford’ are so great. That whole first Cd is ace.
― The Artist formerly known as Earlnash, Sunday, 25 February 2024 06:16 (two months ago) link
First two albums including their B-sides are perfect, great stuff.
― Bee OK, Sunday, 25 February 2024 19:12 (two months ago) link