Shoegazers

[unguarded moment]

I noticed we have a new member by the name of Shoegazer87 (welcome, by the way!) which got me to thinking about that brief so-called "movement" in England in the 90's (not to be confused with the "Manchester" scene) that spawned many good bands, especially with just one short name, such as Ride, Blur (I know they don't really fit), Lush, Curve, etc., and other bands that may or may not have sounded like them, but came along at around the same time, such as Chapterhouse, Catherine Wheel, Boo Radleys, Heart Throbs, Swervedriver, or bands that influenced them, as Jesus & Mary Chain, or My Bloody Valentine, etc. It was more about a certain sound, than merely staring at the floor. I was especially fond of Ride, as they were more melodic and pop-oriented than most. I know there are a lot more bands I forgot to mention, but what are your thoughts and favorite ones?

[Marque]

Absolutely I agree with you on Ride...."Going Blank Again" Is one of my FAVORITE albums ever...never get tired of it...the 10 min version of 'Leave Them All Behind' is ASTONISHING.....Swervedriver "Mezcal Head' is one of my Faves too...Slowdive.....and Le

[SwampThing]

I was heavy into the Shoegaze scene while it lasted. Scene all my favorite bands live like Ride, Slowdive, Kitchens of Distinction, Catherine Wheel, Boo Radleys. I need to go back and listen to some of my favorite CD's from that period. Thanks for the r

[Shoegazer87]

Thanks for the welcome.

I am glad there are like minded people out there. While New Wave is my first favorite. I really enjoyed the Shoegazer Style- not to be confused with [Manchester Scene] late 80's early 90's Brit pop.

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