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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Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex
(2011)
![Cigarettes After Sex - Affection (2015) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-06/thumbs/1496688332_cover.jpg)
Cigarettes After Sex
Affection
(2015)
![Blush Response - Telltale (2014) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1496242209_cover.jpg)
The Blush Response
Telltale
(2014)
![Blush Response - Dead Air (2014) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1496242132_cover.jpg)
The Blush Response
Dead Air
(2014)
![The KVB - The KVB II (2011) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495380320_cover.jpg)
The KVB
The KVB II
(2011)
The KVB
The Black Sun
(2010)
![The KVB - Run Away (2013) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495380216_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Run Away
(2013)
![The KVB - Out Of Body (2014) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495380170_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Out Of Body
(2014)
The KVB
Of Desire
(2016)
![The KVB - Never Enough (2016) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495380101_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Never Enough
(2016)
The KVB
Mirror Being
(2015)
![The KVB - Minus One (2013) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495379984_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Minus One
(2013)
![The KVB - It's Too Late (2011) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495379875_cover.jpg)
The KVB
It's Too Late
(2011)
![The KVB - Into The Night (2011) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495379811_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Into The Night
(2011)
![The KVB - Immaterial Visions Remixes (2013) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495379772_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Immaterial Visions Remixes
(2013)
The KVB
Immaterial Visions
(2013)
![The KVB - Fixation / White Walls (2017) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1495379548_cover.jpg)
The KVB
Fixation / White Walls
(2017)
The KVB
Always Then
(2012)
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Flaamingos, The KVB
Flaamingos / The KVB
(2015)
Flaamingos
Flaamingos
(2013)
Fazerdaze
Morningside
(2017)
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Fazerdaze
Fazerdaze
(2014)
Principe Valiente
Oceans
(2017)
![Principe Valiente - Strangers In The Night (2017) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2017-05/thumbs/1494522967_cover.jpg)
Principe Valiente
Strangers In The Night
(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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