BEST SHOW EVER
by lmarie4506 on 5/8/24Old National Centre - Indianapolisbest concert of the year by far !!! They played so many great songs like she calls, 40 days and golden hair!!’
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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.
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.
Best show I've ever attended. Light show was spectacular. Sound was incredible. It was a dream come true
Sound was amazing and the lighting effects complimented the music. Can’t wait to see Slowdive again 10/10.
Great concert. First time seeing them one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time.
Best concert in my life loved the bellwether venue. Slowdive sounded amazing & so clean! I think big artist in an intimate show setting is beautiful!!
Highly recommend trying to get tickets to any of their performances, but don’t buy those way overpriced secondary market tickets.
slowdive at the bellwether was magical. never could I have prepared for how good they would be!
I’ve seen Slowdive a number of times over the years and this was the most polished they’ve ever sounded. The setlist was a good mix of tracks throughout their entire career. This was my first time coming to the Belwether. While I liked the venue, the parking situation is kinda meh. Make sure to have cash on you as some lots are cash only.
I am not the biggest slowdive fan but decided to give this concert a shot and I am so glad I did. They are amazing live, the visuals were great as well as the crowd, can really say I enjoy their music even more now that I’ve experienced them live!
I've been waiting for this concert for decades. I wish it was a little bit longer.
They were amazing. The crowd was relaxed and I absorbed every minute of it. I even got the setlist!
This was an amazing show I am so glad I didn’t miss. The venue was nice with plenty of space and yet smaller to give us an intimate feel for the bands. Slowdive was unbelievable. I loved it so much and can’t wait to see them again.
Would have liked if they had done "Shine", but still happy...
Slowdive were incredible! Super loud and straight-psychedelic. Venue had way too many strobes though, I had my eyes closed for half of it because I couldn’t bare it. That’s more of a venue issue I think though.
Just a flagship shoegaze band that was very friendly and open. They did meet and greet outside venues which is real cool. Sound stage was incredible, bass, drums, guitars and singing was excellent. Warm up band was also a complete surprise.
Slowdive overall was good, they played some of their classics. With that being said they also played a lot of their new material from their latest album which was not enjoyable. It was like hearing recycled new age Shoegaze. The crowd was also very lame overall unfortunately not many people were dancing and it took over an hour to get into the venue. Driving 9 hours round trip, I definitely wouldn’t recommend seeing them unless they change up their set list.
This experience was life changing and i wish i could relive it every night
Slowdive is able to fuse beauty and noise, elevating it to an art form that most bands will imitate but not be able to succeed at. Without a doubt, they were ahead of their time in the 90's and only now just starting to reach the promise of achieving their true potential. An A+ for a band that deserves to finally be praised, respected, and acknowledged.