Slowdive- Self Titled
To be honest, I'm always a little intimidated in a way to review such a personally important band. This is a band that really exercises my imagination. Words fail to explain what a really incredible soundscape can. Wait a minute.. So why do I have a music blog? Fuck.
For me personally, bands like Slowdive helped pioneer the sound that takes me to a place that go way further than just some musicians playing in a room or on a stage. It's easy to explain the guitar tones, who played what, and whatever else you'll find in other reviews, but just like a really good book - you're generally left with your own interpretation of themes, faces of characters, and overall feel of the story. If given enough clues in that book, you're off to an enchanted world, rich with full details.This band does just that. The dreamlike atmospheres take you outside of the band world and float you off somewhere where your imagination takes the wheel.
When I think of what musicians draw from other bands, I always imagine a
painter holding this massive palette of colors he uses. In most cases,
primary colors get used quite a bit in different amounts to make other
colors. Slowdive to me is a primary color band for me. A band and style
of music so often on my shoulder guiding me through the writing process
of songs, whether I am listening to them currently or not. I'm so glad
they're still making music.
-Novak