Reissue of Slowdive's much-adored but much-underappreciated 1991 debut record 'Just For A Day'. Following on from their initial stellar EPs, 'Just For A Day' is home to current live staple 'Catch The Breeze' , but also features the likes of 'Primal' and 'Ballad Of Sister Sue' - which are some of Slowdive's best work. If all you're familiar with is their most recent work and 'Souvlaki', then definitely give this blissed out masterpiece a go!

TRACK LISTING

1. Spanish Air
2. Celia's Dream
3. Catch The Breeze
4. Ballad Of Sister Sue
5. Erik's Song
6. Waves
7. Brighter
8. The Sadman
9. Primal

'Pygmalion' is the third studio album by Slowdive, originally released on 6 February 1995 by Creation Records. It was the group's final album before their disbandment in 1995 and later reformation in 2014, and their only album with Ian McCutcheon, who had replaced Simon Scott on drums.

'Pygmalion' is a significant departure from the shoegaze style that Slowdive had established in their previous two studio albums, 'Just for a Day' and 'Souvlaki'. The album features a more experimental sound tilted towards ambient electronic music, with sparse, atmospheric arrangements.

TRACK LISTING

1. Rutti
2. Crazy For You
3. Miranda
4. Trellisaze
5. Cello
6. J's Heaven
7. Visions Of LA
8. Blue Skied An' Clear
9. All Of Us

Rightfully adorned as one of the holy trinity of shoegaze (alongside Ride's 'Nowhere' and My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless'), 'Souvlaki' released at a time where the music press were moving away from shoegaze and towards Britpop and grunge. And whilst the universal plaudits for 'Souvlaki' have mainly been garnered in retrospect, it was always the shoegaze masterpiece that the 90s deserved. With every track being as gorgeous and brimming with exquisite instrumentation as the next, this record shows a band at their absolute peak and quite frankly it's perfect. If you're new to the genre and don't know where to start, then look no further - there's no going back after hearing those opening shimmers of 'Alison'!

TRACK LISTING

1. Alison
2. Machine Gun
3. 40 Days
4. Sing
5. Here She Comes
6. Souvlaki Space Station
7. When The Sun Hits
8. Altogether
9. Melon Yellow
10. Dagger

Reunited shoegaze outfit Slowdive spent 2016 in the studio recording their first album in over two decades. The self-titled album followed two years of successful live shows. The band split up in 1995 after being dropped from the Creation label, but achieved cult success in the years between then and 2014, when they reformed. This comeback album was their first since 1995’s 'Pygmalion', which the band never actually toured when it was originally released. The world has finally caught up with Slowdive. The band whose reach goes far beyond just influencing music returned to stardom with their first top 20 record which has gone on to sell 32k to date in the UK.

TRACK LISTING

1. Slomo  
2. Star Roving  
3. Don't Know Why
4. Sugar For The Pill 
5. Everyone Knows    
6. No Longer Making Time   
7. Go Get It     
8. Falling Ashes

Blue Day is a compilation album by English shoegaze band Slowdive. It was originally released in 1992 and compiles the first three Slowdive EPs:

TRACK LISTING

1. Slowdive
2. Avalyn 1
3. Morningrise
4. She Calls

SIDE B
1. Losing Today
2. Shine
3. Albatross

Just before they disbanded, Slowdive put out the album Pygmalion in 1995. It was by far their most abstract album, coming from sugary pop on Just For A Day and the mature, experimental Souvlaki. Slowdive began to incorporate more elements of ambient electronica on Pygmalion.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Rutti
2. Crazy For You
3. Miranda
4. Trellisaze Side

SIDE B
1. Cello
2. J’s Heaven
3. Visions Of LA
4. Blue Skied An’ Clear
5. All Of Us

THE PICCADILLY RECORDS ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2023.

Everything Is Alive, Slowdive’s 5th record, is exactly what the title suggests: an exploration into the shimmering nature of life and the universal touch points within it.

While there are parts of this record that could sit neatly next to the atmospheric quality of 1995’s Pygmalion; everything is alive also manages to break down the boundaries of what’s come before it. Spanning psychedelic soundscapes, pulsating 80’s electronic elements and John Cale inspired journeys, the album lands immediately as something made for 2023 and beyond.

For a genre that is often thought of as divisive, and often warrants introspection, here Slowdive show their craft as the masters of it by pushing it outwards, beyond the singular; the end result being a record which feels as emotional and cathartic as it is hopeful.

STAFF COMMENTS

Liam says: When Slowdive returned in 2014, there was a real sense of jubilation and satisfaction that the shoegaze legends were finally getting their well deserved dues and plaudits. However in the years following their return, the world's landscape changed significantly. Not just on a global scale, but also on a personal level for members of the band. 'everything is alive' was born during a heavy period of grief, which can be felt on the closer “The Slab” - a visceral and overwhelming wall of sound that you just want to crawl into for solace and to escape the troubles of the world.
Despite these moments of sadness, there is real artistry in the way Slowdive manages to reflect on the human experience and how we navigate it throughout our lives. This in turn results in an absolute marvel of a record, with some of Slowdive's best work to date. Opener “Shanty” is an all-consuming shoegaze epic of colossal proportions, whilst the gorgeous “Prayer Remembered” is an atmospheric slice of ambient perfection that harks back to Slowdive's 1990 debut EP. The dreamy ”Alife” swirls amongst Rachel Goswell's ethereal vocals, which is then followed by the stripped back and vulnerable delivery of Neil Halstead on the exquisite and delicate “Andalucia Plays”. Then there's “Kisses”, the album's most 'pop' moment but also one of its best. Finally, we have the woozy headiness of “Skin In The Game” and the synth led and almost post-rock “Chained To A Cloud”, both of which just further emphasise the greatness of 'everything is alive'.
With 'everything is alive', Slowdive are well and truly full of life. Whilst their 2017 self-titled felt like a celebration of their legacy, the poignancy and beauty of 'everything is alive' feels like Slowdive never left and we hope they stay with us forever.

TRACK LISTING

1. Shanty
2. Prayer Remembered
3. Alife
4. Andalucia Plays
5. Kisses
6. Skin In The Game
7. Chained To A Cloud
8.. The Slab

Everything Is Alive, Slowdive’s 5th record, is exactly what the title suggests: an exploration into the shimmering nature of life and the universal touch points within it.

While there are parts of this record that could sit neatly next to the atmospheric quality of 1995’s Pygmalion; everything is alive also manages to break down the boundaries of what’s come before it. Spanning psychedelic soundscapes, pulsating 80’s electronic elements and John Cale inspired journeys, the album lands immediately as something made for 2023 and beyond.

For a genre that is often thought of as divisive, and often warrants introspection, here Slowdive show their craft as the masters of it by pushing it outwards, beyond the singular; the end result being a record which feels as emotional and cathartic as it is hopeful.

STAFF COMMENTS

Andy says: Hallelujah! The Kings and Queens of Shoegaze return with a beautiful record which feels like everything you'd want from a new Slowdive LP. It ticks all the boxes. Everything they've done rolled into one blissed-out dream. It's brilliant!

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A:
1. Shanty
2. Prayer Remembered
3. Alife
4. Andalucia Plays
SIDE B:
5. Kisses
6. Skin In The Game
7. Chained To A Cloud
8.. The Slab

Following the recent release of the "Exist" EP, Cuts - composer and filmmaker Anthony Tombling Jr - releases "Dream Voyager", with remixes from shoegaze legends Slowdive and Village Green labelmate Ben Chatwin.

The original’s electric hum, pounding drums and indistinct vocals are reassembled by shoegaze heavyweights Slowdive and Village Green labelmate Ben Chatwin. The former remould the tune inline with their image by adding a pulsating heartbeat and swathes of atmospheric guitar while on the flip Chatwin transforms the tune almost beyond recognition, into a rumbling monster decked with cascading analogue synths and distorted percussion.

TRACK LISTING

Dream Voyager (Original Mix)
Dream Voyager (Slowdive Remix)
Dream Voyager (Ben Chatwin Remix)

Slowdive were, in one way, a reaction to the fist-aloft bravado of the arse-end of baggy. Yet their gorgeous swathes of disorientating, hypnotic sound actually perfectly fitted in with early morning comedowns; we're talking about 1991 here! They aimed for a womb-like cosy dreaminess and with their three pre-album EPs looked like they were going to take over. "Slowdive", "Morningrise" and "Just For A Day" are all included here. Their main influence was The Cocteau Twins, but along with My Bloody Valentine, early Boo Radleys and others, the press christened them 'shoe-gazers'. A lot was written and there were just as many detractors as fans, but this fan, along with many others, was a little dissapointed by this, their debut LP. Yes it flows, drifts then envelops, but the songs weren't quite as good as expected. But, y'know: tell that to Babyshambles! With the inclusion of those lovely three EPs and a three-song Peel Session, this is now a very lush (though occasionally meandering) and beautiful disc. Recommended.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. SPANISH AIR
2. CELIA'S DREAM
3. CATCH THE BREEZE
4. BALLAD OF SISTER SUE
5. ERIK'S SONG

SIDE B
1. WAVES
2. BRIGHTER
3. THE SADMAN
4. PRIMAL

Originally released on CD in Japan circa 1992 "Blue Day" is a seven track collection of the the best tracks from the first three Slowdive EPs; "Slowdive", "Morningrise" and "Holding Our Breath". This shoegaze nugget features some of the band's best-loved tracks on the run up to their classic "Souvlaki" album.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. SLOWDIVE
2. AVALYN 1
3. MORNINGRISE
4. SHE CALLS

SIDE B
1. LOSING TODAY
2. SHINE
3. ALBATROSS

The world has finally caught up with Slowdive. A band whose reach goes far beyond just influencing music is back, with their first new album in 22 years.

The album is called ‘Slowdive’ - self-titled in an echo of their debut EP from 1990, and is remarkably direct.

Deftly swerving what co-vocalist/guitarist Rachel Goswell terms “a trip down memory lane”, these eight new tracks are simultaneously expansive and the sonic pathfinders’ most direct material to date.

Self-titled with quiet confidence, Slowdive’s stargazing alchemy is set to further entrance the faithful while beguiling a legion of fresh ears.

TRACK LISTING

1 Slomo
2 Star Roving
3 Don't Know Why
4 Sugar For The Pill
5 Everyone Knows
6 No Longer Making Time
7 Go Get It
8 Falling Ashes

You'll know them as 'shoegazers' but as the title suggests, their third and final LP was about change. Where the band attempted to put more song structures in place on "Souvlaki", they began to incorporate more elements of ambient electronica on "Pygmalion". Which resulted in a more complete album than the two previous albums. Tracks like "Blue Skied An' Clear" and "Crazy For You" demonstrate that the songs are still there, somewhere - they're just buried under more abstract sounds than before. It's still super-atmospheric, echoey and Cocteau's-ish, but this time things have really drifted and unravelled. Influenced by techno and built on loops it is a stark, haunted record, ambient and experimental. They ditched songs in favour of sounds, and this is a desolate yet strikingly beautiful record. 

TRACK LISTING

Side A
A1 Rutti
A2 Crazy For You
A3 Miranda
A4 Trellisaze

Side B
B1 Cello
B2 J's Heaven
B3 Visions Of La
B4 Blue Skied An' Clear
B5 All Of Us