http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4197&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rssSlowdive's first few EPs in the early 1990s were the culmination of two disparate yet equally dreamy guitar bands. Their songs held the reverb-laden, swirling beauty of the Cocteau Twins, yet turned the guitars up so loud that it sounded like outtakes from the Jesus and Mary Chain's <i>Psychocandy</I> -- only slowed down to something barely faster than a heartbeat. Tracks such as "Morningrise" and "Catch the Breeze" showed that Neil Halstead and Rachael Gowell could write songs just as easily as they could harmonize. Capable of inducing shudders in their rippling, burnt-orange glow, these early tracks, alongside others like "Shine" and "Brighter," still stand as high-water marks for lovers of blissed-out guitar pop. They progressed through the Gothic-tinged sensibilities of their debut <i>Just for a Day</I> when they released <I>Souvlaki</I> in 1994. Combining elements of Dub and folk amongst their typically stunning harmonies, the record also contained a bona fide pop song in the finery that is "Alison." Perhaps feeling the need to branch out further, the band dabbled in Eno-esque minimalism with their final record <i>Pygmalion</I>. Although this record contained moments of clarity in tracks like "Rutti" and "Blue Skied N' Clear," it would be the final chapter as Rachel and Neil would go on to pursue more traditional avenues with the pastoral Mojave 3. - Jon PruettShoegazeren720Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:06:10 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4197&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Slowdive's first few EPs in the early 1990s were the culmination of two disparate yet equally dreamy guitar bands. Their songs held the reverb-laden, swirling beauty of the Cocteau Twins, yet turned the guitars up so loud that it sounded like outtakes from the Jesus and Mary Chain's <i>Psychocandy</I> -- only slowed down to something barely faster than a heartbeat. Tracks such as "Morningrise" and "Catch the Breeze" showed that Neil Halstead and Rachael Gowell could write songs just as easily as they could harmonize. Capable of inducing shudders in their rippling, burnt-orange glow, these early tracks, alongside others like "Shine" and "Brighter," still stand as high-water marks for lovers of blissed-out guitar pop. They progressed through the Gothic-tinged sensibilities of their debut <i>Just for a Day</I> when they released <I>Souvlaki</I> in 1994. Combining elements of Dub and folk amongst their typically stunning harmonies, the record also contained a bona fide pop song in the finery that is "Alison." Perhaps feeling the need to branch out further, the band dabbled in Eno-esque minimalism with their final record <i>Pygmalion</I>. Although this record contained moments of clarity in tracks like "Rutti" and "Blue Skied N' Clear," it would be the final chapter as Rachel and Neil would go on to pursue more traditional avenues with the pastoral Mojave 3. - Jon Pruett http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.367454&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Sun, 1 Sep 1991 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 367454 tra.367454 Slowdive art.4197 0.99 Just For A Day alb.209955 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/4/0/6/1786046_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1991-09-01 00:00:00.0 true Catch The Breeze tra.367454 261000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.367454&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.367454&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1325070&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Sun, 1 Sep 1991 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1325070 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.367453&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1325075&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Sun, 1 Sep 1991 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1325075 tra.1325075 Slowdive art.4197 0.99 Just For A Day alb.209955 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/4/0/6/1786046_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1991-09-01 00:00:00.0 true The Sadman tra.1325075 287000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1325075&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1325075&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1325076&variant=play&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Sun, 1 Sep 1991 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1325076 tra.1325076 Slowdive art.4197 0.99 Just For A Day alb.209955 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/4/0/6/1786046_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 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http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Melon Yellow tra.1934184 235000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934184&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934184&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934186&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1934186 tra.1934186 Slowdive art.4197 0.0 Souvlaki alb.301313 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Some Velvet Morning tra.1934186 203000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934186&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934186&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934178&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1934178 tra.1934178 Slowdive art.4197 0.0 Souvlaki alb.301313 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false 40 Days tra.1934178 196000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934178&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934178&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934185&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1934185 tra.1934185 Slowdive art.4197 0.0 Souvlaki alb.301313 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Dagger tra.1934185 213000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934185&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934185&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934180&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934188&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1934188 tra.1934188 Slowdive art.4197 0.0 Souvlaki alb.301313 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Missing You tra.1934188 256000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934188&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934188&variant=data&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1934189&rws=%2Fslowdive%2Ftop-tracks.rss Shoegazer Fri, 1 Jan 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Slowdive on Rhapsody Online 1934189 tra.1934189 Slowdive art.4197 0.0 Souvlaki alb.301313 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/3/4/384367_170x170.jpg 1999-01-12 00:00:00.0 1993-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Country Rain tra.1934189 214000 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