This afternoon I thought I might take a look back at “Shoegaze” music…a term that originally was meant to negatively describe a number of bands in England in the late 80’s early 90’s, bands that seemingly did not move much on stage, and stared down at the floor or effects pedals during performances…As with most terms coined by critics, it is mean spirited, and by lumping together a number of bands under one banner so to speak, is a bit off the mark. Looking back on that time now, and listening to that music, what I hear is akin to psychedelic music from the late 60’s. It sounds to me that Shoegaze bands were exploring volume, and new guitar sounds for maximum effect on your head, heart & heels.
Several Girls Galore- My Bloody Valentine “Isn’t Anything”
Sight Of You- Pale Saints “Barging Into the Presence Of God”
Suzanne – Moose “Cool Breeze”
Please Tell Mother – The Telescopes “The Telescopes”
Golden Hair – Slowdive “Holding Our Breath”
Etheriel – Lush “Scar”
In Hollow – The Belltower “In Hollow”
Mayfield – Drop Nineteens “1991”
By Tomorrow – Black Tambourine “By Tomorrow”
I hang Suspended – The Boo Radleys “Giant Steps”
Sixteen Years- Chapterhouse “Freefall”
Dreams Burn Down – Ride “Nowhere”
Unforgettable Waltz- Blind Mr. Jones