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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She Sir
Go Guitars
(2014)
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The Radio Dept.
This Past Week
(2005)
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The Radio Dept.
Teach Me To Forget
(2017)
The Radio Dept.
Running Out Of Love
(2016)
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The Radio Dept.
Pulling Our Weight
(2003)
The Radio Dept.
Pet Grief
(2006)
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The Radio Dept.
Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010
(2011)
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The Radio Dept.
Occupied
(2015)
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The Radio Dept.
Never Follow Suit
(2010)
The Radio Dept.
Lesser Matters
(2003)
The Radio Dept.
Clinging To A Scheme
(2010)
The Death Of Pop
Two Thousand And Thirteen
(2014)
The Death Of Pop
Turns
(2016)
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The Death Of Pop
Tombola
(2013)
The Death Of Pop
Runts
(2015)
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The Death Of Pop
Hang
(2013)
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The Death Of Pop
Gardens
(2015)
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The Death Of Pop
Fifths
(2014)
The Death Of Pop
Fed Up
(2017)
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The Death Of Pop
Bubble Bath
(2015)
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma
On The Echoing Green
(2017)
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Keep
Stumbleine / Blue Today
(2016)
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Keep
Psychorama
(2016)
Keep
For Your Joy
(2017)
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carlmcoy
Last 2 Sonic Seducer - Vol 125
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carlmcoy
More 4 Sonic Seducer - Vol 137
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gweilojake
Love this band! Thanks for the additional releases!
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CHAMELEON
admin, you are fast.... great find, thanks for adding.
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harpagon21
admin, muchas gracias y si esas guitarras de Arcana suenan
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admin
CHAMELEON, added missing albums
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CHAMELEON
Love. Only one album since 2018? Need more. Hope.
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CHAMELEON
admin, absolutely, and both are beautiful. Played them back
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admin
for some reason the song Anthropocene reminded me of Angel's
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admin
harpagon21, wow, this is really cool, added Winter Gardens
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