The Shining Breeze: The Slowdive Anthology

Description

Slowdive was an English alternative rock band thatformed in 1989. The band was formed in Reading andprimarily consisted of Nick Chaplin (bass), RachelGoswell (vocals, guitar), Neil Halstead (vocals, guitar),and Christian Savill (guitar). Several drummers playedwith the band, including Ian McCutcheon, Adrian Sell,and Simon Scott.Signing with Creation, Slowdive's early singlesreceived glowing press and chart placement. Theirdebut single, Slowdive, thinly veiled an indebtednessto the Byrds and My Bloody Valentine, with notraceable punk influence Just after Slowdive'srecording, The sleepy escapist psychedelia of bothMorningrise and Holding Our Breath made significantimpressions on the British indie chart.The press dubbed them part of "The Scene ThatCelebrates Itself" - a small, loose, conglomerate oflike-minded bands who could be seen at each other'sshows, frequently hanging out together within thesame circle. This "scene" included Lush, Moose,Swervedriver, Curve, and Blur.This anthology compiled and annotated by Mojo sKieron Tyler is a fine stepping on point for anyoneinterested in the works of Slowdive. This is the firstin series of releases by the band on Cherry Red.