Description: Shoegaze is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the late 1980s and gained popularity in the early 1990s. Here are some key characteristics of the shoegaze style:
**Layered Sound**: Shoegaze is known for its dense, layered soundscapes created by combining multiple guitar effects, including reverb, delay, and distortion. This results in a "wall of sound" effect that envelops the listener.
**Vocals**: Vocals in shoegaze are often ethereal and subdued, sometimes buried in the mix rather than being front and center. They may feature dreamy, introspective lyrics that contribute to the overall atmosphere.
**Instrumentation**: The genre typically relies heavily on electric guitars, but it also incorporates bass, drums, and occasionally keyboards. The guitar work often includes feedback and swirling effects that create a lush sonic environment.
**Melodic Elements**: Despite the heavy use of effects, shoegaze often features melodic hooks and harmonies that can be hauntingly beautiful.
**Atmosphere**: The overall vibe of shoegaze is often dreamy and introspective, evoking feelings of nostalgia or melancholy. The music can create a sense of immersion that draws listeners into its sound world.
**Performance Style**: The term "shoegaze" itself comes from the tendency of band members to look down at their effects pedals while performing rather than engaging with the audience, creating a more introspective performance style.
**Influences**: Shoegaze draws influences from various genres, including post-punk, dream pop, and noise rock. Bands like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Ride are often cited as pioneers of the genre.
Overall, shoegaze is characterized by its unique blend of lush sound textures, introspective lyrics, and a dreamy atmosphere that invites listeners to lose themselves in the music.
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See Through Dresses
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See Through Dresses
Johnny
(2013)
See Through Dresses
Horse Of The Other World
(2017)
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See Through Dresses
End Of Days
(2015)
Autumn's Grey Solace
Celestial Realms
(2017)
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The Breaks
Misery
(2017)
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Somber
Night Divorce
(2017)
The BV's
Speaking From A Distance
(2017)
Star Tropics
Lost World
(2017)
Bellavista
Bellavista
(2007)
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Bellavista
Always Oneness / Under The Walls
(2014)
Falling You
Shine
(2017)
Falling You
Touch
(2004)
Falling You
Mercy
(1998)
Falling You
Human
(2006)
Falling You
Faith
(2008)
Falling You
Charms (Best Of 1998-2013)
(2017)
Falling You
Blush
(2013)
Falling You
Adore
(2011)
Bellavista
Sun And Skyway
(2017)
Kane Strang
Two Hearts And No Brain
(2017)
Kane Strang
Blue Cheese
(2016)
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Deafcult
(2015)
Deafcult
Auras
(2017)
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geronimo
Hi guys; BTHX to all, making contributions !!! helpful
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HYPNAS
Great sound ! Thanks DS !!
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gweilojake
Some of the best classic shogaze out there. Right up there
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gweilojake
carlmcoy, Excellent! Love that compilation....though I am
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carlmcoy
I just sent La Danse Macabre complete disco to admin today.
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carlmcoy
Im upping Cold Hands Seduction stand by! ill send them to
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CHAMELEON
someday I will find those elusive ones... I'll send those as
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CHAMELEON
always love the sequels, thanks DS
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HYPNAS
admin,Excellent !! Thank You so much !!!!
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admin
CHAMELEON, I have the compilations you sent me on my hard
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