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Slowdive – kisses – sky ii (Grouper Remix)

Now this was an unexpected delight. Says Liz Harris of the experience: “Making music was only an idea in my head when I first fell in love with Slowdive. What a strange dream all these years later to work with them. This track was such a lush pop hit to start, I just tried to boost and smear those gauzy highs and fields of dreamy texture, and Rachel’s ethereal vocals. Added a touch of tape, Wurlitzer, and space echo too. It was a pleasure to work on.”

Grouper’s celestial interpretation was accompanied by a Daniel Avery remix, which is also very good, but this is the one for me.

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Slowdive – prayer remembered

I’m glad I hadn’t listened to any of the singles from Slowdive’s new album everything is alive ahead of its release last week, as although it does mean I’m a little behind the curve, these tracks are undoubtedly more impactful as part of the whole than separated out. prayer remembered is the one that really got me on the first listen; a dreamy, melodic, instrumental slice of shoegaze perfection.

https://slowdive.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-alive