Glider

My Bloody Valentine | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: September 11, 1990
• Label: Warner Bros.
• Copyright: 1989 Sire Records Company
• Genres: Alternative Rock/British Alternative, Alternative Rock/Indie & Lo-Fi
• ASIN: B00123N934
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't... stop... listening..., February 2, 2001

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D. K. Malone (earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Glider (Audio CD)

I missed out on My Bloody Valentine when they actually existed. I had a quite the virulent aversion to "wimpy college rock" around that time, and that was basically the only thing I knew about them, that they were a staple of college radio. (I missed out on the Pixies for the same reason.) I couldn't be bothered, I was too busy listening to scary stuff like the Melvins and the Jesus Lizard and Helmet. Now I myself have grown old and wimpy. A friend played Loveless (MBV's final and arguably best album) for me a couple of years ago and I was instantly hooked. I'd heard of shoegazer bands, but I'd never heard the term "dream-pop" until I was reading about MBV recently. I can't imagine that this term could be applied to any group more so than MBV; seemingly endless layers of melodies, harmonies and noise, flowing and cascading and intertwining through the air and into your mind... "dreamy" is definitely le mot juste. Anyway, this CD is a great low-risk introduction to their music. If you like it, you will love Loveless. To established fans, it's an absolute must... an appendix to Loveless. The Tremolo EP is definitely in the same vein, but it's just not as crucial... this is the only EP which contains the song "Glider". Most fans seem to ignore this track, but I simply cannot stop listening to it. It's an unusual instrumental, even for MBV. There are no vocal or drum tracks in the mix, only several tracks of swirling, melting, dreamy guitar and bass. It's the most beautiful sound I've heard in quite some time, and I'd be perfectly happy if it was the only track on the disk and cost 10 times as much.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure pop beauty in an expressionistic shell., September 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Glider (Audio CD)

Back in the early 90's, My Bloody Valentine befuddled many people with their sound, but more by far were entranced by their lush orchestral sound, somehow made only with guitars. Glider, released around the time of MBV's last album, Loveless, contains four incredible tracks, each more unforgettable than the last. Soon has been called MBV's best song, most notably by Brian Eno, who said that it "sets a new standard for pop." This was my first purchase of the Valentine catalog, and it's a good starting point for those interested in getting a taste of this influential band; the danger in this, however, is that one will not be enough. Be prepared to fall in love with My Bloody Valentine.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Glider (Audio CD)

This should be a great introduction cd to those who are new to the band. It will take you to another dream world and back. Glide right in.