Now the band that has influenced legions of introspective indie groups is back, expunging Pygmalion’s complete (and, to many, alienating) weirdness, and instead revelling in focused yet warped vocal effects (opener Slomo), electric guitars that chime in warm vacuums (Sugar For The Pill), and vast washes of brooding synthesisers and martial drums.
Amid the down-mixed lead vocals, constantly shifting textures and longish, hypnotic songs, there is clear evidence of a group enjoying itself once again.
Welcome back.
• Slowdive. Slowdive. Dead Oceans.
• Four stars (out of five)
Single download: Star Roving
For those who like: My Bloody Valentine, Bailter Space, The Cure
— Shane Gilchrist
