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by Brokenfixtures on 5/14/24White Oak Music Hall Lawn - HoustonSlowdive is better live than the original recoordings
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Rabbit Rabbit
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Piazza Castello - Sesto Al Reghena
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SLOWDIVE IN CONCERT:
Pioneering British shoegaze band Slowdive made some of the biggest music news of 2014 when they reunited for a tour after nearly 20 years apart, and they continue to send indie rock fans over the moon whenever they perform their lush, atmospheric brand of dream pop in concert. Critics originated the term "shoegaze" in the '90s as a derogatory way to describe bands' lackluster stage presence, but Slowdive discredits the label every time they take the stage, turning out powerful performances that teem with electric energy and stylish showmanship. Dual singers/guitarists Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead trade off vocal duties, wrapping their soaring, reverb-soaked melodies in a gorgeous sonic wall of guitar textures that totally envelopes audiences. Meanwhile the rhythm section sets a relaxed groove with smooth basslines and unadorned drumming that lets the band's guitar-driven atmospherics shine. As they captivate crowds with chimerical favorites like "Shine" and "When the Sun Hits", Slowdive gives the impression that the two decades they spent apart had never passed, treating ticket buyers to a totally immersive concert experience that proves shoegaze remains as vibrant as ever.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Slowdive was formed in Reading, England in 1989 by singers/guitarists Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead, who named the band after a song by British post-punk act Siouxsie and the Banshees. After putting together a demo tape and playing shows, the group signed to Creation Records and released a self-titled EP in 1990. The record garnered rave reviews from NME, and the band followed up in 1991 with two more EPs that further put them on the map thanks to stellar songs like "Catch the Breeze", which topped the UK indie chart. The expectations these early EPs set for their full-length debut proved hard to meet--Slowdive's 1991 debut full-length Just for a Day received mixed reviews, despite landing at No. 3 on the UK indie charts. Their 1993 sophomore effort Souvlaki fared similarly, failing to impress critics even as the band's loyal cult following continued to grow. As shoegaze's popularity was eclipsed by Britpop and American alternative rock in the mid-'90s, Slowdive called it quits following the 1995 release of their third album Pygmalian. Over the next 20 years, critics revisited the band's three albums favorably, and today their early '90s output is considered among the best of the decade. Since reuniting in early 2014 for their first major tour in nearly two decades, Slowdive has floored fans with career-spanning performances while keeping hopes alive for the possibility of a return to the studio.
Slowdive is better live than the original recoordings
Slowdive honestly blew me away. Something I immediately noticed, that none of their records have truly captured, was the fat loud bottom end. The rhythm section is tight. All around more bombastic than I was expecting. That flufffy cloud of sweet vocal harmonies just hovered in the air slightly left of stage while the twin guitar texture/pedal attack built some majestic phrasing. A live band to be reckoned with!!
slowdive has flipped demographics....I saw the band on both may 7 2024 and may 7 1992 and a very young crowd was at this show in 2024 ....the music is blend of all 5 major albums but as new ones are released the vintage songs are left to encore golden hair and catch the breeze and 5 from souvlaki and one from Pygmalion but the new songs are certainly deserving ....oh and the guy who has to proclaim his love for Rachel can still pierce the crowd from 30 rows back (restraining order?)...looking forward to what demographic will be there in 32 years on may 7
Slowdive is one of those bands that just don’t miss and the opening artist was amazing as well!!!
They themselves were ethereal, the stage presence was good, and the light show they had going on was cool af but the crowd was dead. People had no concert etiquette and it was a bunch of rude teenagers who just stood there with their arms crossed and completely ruined the vibe in the crowd other than that it was great seeing them live just hard to enjoy when people just stand there and judge others. very uncomfortable crowd.
Got into indie music in the 90s with Slowdive being a star in that constellation for me. As life happened, rarely listened to them - but then their comeback album and follow-up - which are sophisticated and rich works. Based on that, saw they were going to be playing 4 hours away and jumped at the chance. They BROUGHT it to the Egypt room at the Old National Center!! They def played the hits and gave them beautiful swirly power rock twists. Amazing concert and would go see it again right now!
Slowdive never misses and this show was amazing to witness, I hope to see them again soon 🥰
best concert of the year by far !!! They played so many great songs like she calls, 40 days and golden hair!!’
Breathtaking amazing incredible surreal dreamy masterful beautiful
I’ve see many many many shows over the years but the slowdive show in STL was as close to excellence as I’ve ever experienced. The band was great, the venue was great, the crowd was great.