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 Can't... stop... listening... February 3, 2001
D. K. Malone (earth)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
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 the word. 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.
Pure pop beauty in an expressionistic shell. September 18, 1998
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
Short and Sweet November 4, 1999
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
In a Word, Stunning April 18, 1999
Gabriel V. Delsaz (Miami, FL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Despite being far less known than Loveless, this in my opinion is as good as the better known masterpiece. Musically, it sounds like a hybrid of Loveless and Isn't Anything, Loveless's predecessor. Offering a glimpse into the sound that would be explored in Loveless, it contains 2 of the loveliest songs I have ever had the pleasure of hearing(tracks 3 and 4). Get this CD at the same time as Loveless and be prepared to be jettisoned into an alternate dimension. Escapism doesnt get any more beautiful and dreamy than this.
Short, but so so sweet. May 18, 2005
u2popmofo (Utah)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A fantastic EP. All 4 songs are beautiful and really show what kind of music MBV made.
'Soon' is identical to the album version on 'Loveless', so you should already know it's a classic. 'Glider' is a very cool sounding "instrumental" of sorts (swirling guitar looped over and over). 'Dont Ask Why' is just a pretty song. Kevin Shields sings on it, and does a great job. 'Off Your Face' is a little faster paced and more of a mainstreamish sound for MBV, fun and dreamy.
Great EP, pick it up if you're a MBV fan. You wont be sorry, in any way.
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