The echoing chords in the intro are as simple as they are captivating. Rachel’ vocals are angelic and drenched in reverb. Neil Halstead’s bittersweet vocal delivery is the perfect icing. The bass lines and reverb-drenched gitars form an interesting groove. Catch the Breeze (“Just for a Day”, 1991)Ī sleepy, yet catchy hit from the debut album. One of Slowdive’s most creative and strange tunes. It’s got an instantly recognizable intro and otherwordly vocals from Rachel Goswell. Souvlaki Space Station (“Souvlaki”, 1993) One of the least impressive songs on this list note by note, but the atmosphere is just something else. It’s got a droning pulse that slowly sucks me in every time. Some of the instrumental parts from this song could be straight out of The Cure’s “Disintegration”. It’s a gorgeous little song, a sign of what was to come on Neil Halstead’s solo records. “Here She Comes” does the opposite and goes in a singer/songwriter direction. Most of the “Souvlaki” album is drenched in layers and reverb. Here She Comes (“Souvlaki”, 1993)Ĭalm, minimalistic and soulcrushing. The simple, bittersweet melodies reel you in more and more until you’re completely stuck. New wave-influenced hit from the reunion that displays how much better Neil Halstead’s voice got over the years. Great Neil Halstead vocal performance as well. The instrumental parts on this have a dreamy vibe that even reminds me a bit of the Twin Peaks soundtrack. The bittersweet melancholy is strong and I can hear so many newer bands being influenced by the mood. It has more of a straight alternative rock vibe than most of their material. Opener of the “Souvlaki” album and one of Slowdive’s most famous songs. The song is a good one overall, but the first two minutes are shoegaze magic. Once I digested the song it went right into my top 10. At first, the vocal melodies can feel a bit awkward. The opener from the self-titled comeback album (read my “Slowdive” review here) has an opening that’s a textbook example of Slowdive’s greatness. Also, don’t miss out on Rachel Goswell’s other project Minor Victories. My top 10 Slowdive songs list is a schizophrenic mix between old classics and new hits. Slowdive returned in 2017 with a self-titled comeback album that I reviewed here on the site. They released two full-length albums and a few EP’s before disbanding. Slowdive is a legendary shoegaze band from Reading, United Kingdom. This is my list of the 10 best Slowdive songs.
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