Dedicated to Rachel Goswell’s mother and Simon Scott’s father—both of whom passed away during the recording process—the album carries a profound sense of melancholy and hope
The album opens with "shanty" —a misleading title. There are no sea shanty harmonies here. Instead, we are plunged into a skeletal drum loop and a pulsing, almost Neu!-like motorik beat. It is perhaps the most aggressive track Slowdive has recorded since Just for a Day . The guitars don't just shimmer; they scrape and claw. Halstead’s vocal melody twists around a dark chord progression, setting a tone that the album will subvert for the next 40 minutes. Slowdive - everything is alive -2023- - album a...
A ghostly, purely instrumental track built from arpeggiated synths and filtered guitar leads. Dedicated to Rachel Goswell’s mother and Simon Scott’s
, an influence brought in by Neil Halstead. This adds a retro-electronic pulse to their signature wall of reverb, making the album feel both like a nod to their -era roots and a step into new territory. Essential Tracks It is perhaps the most aggressive track Slowdive
dream pop, shoegaze, ambient textures, and albums that reward patient listening.
The wait is over, and Slowdive has finally delivered their highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Everything is Alive". Released on May 27, 2023, via Dead Oceans, this latest effort marks a triumphant return for the British shoegaze outfit, who have been tantalizing fans with hints of new material since their critically-acclaimed 2017 album "Slowdive".