SOUVLAKI
Track Listing
Alison
Machine Gun
40 Days
Sing
Here She Comes
Souvlaki Space Station
When the Sun Hits
Altogether
Melon Yellow
Dagger
My Rating
7.5/10
Average Critic Rating
7.5/10
Overview
Often considered a defining album within the shoegaze genre, ‘Souvlaki’ showcases the band’s mastery in blending atmospheric soundscapes with emotive depth. You'll hear reverb-drenched guitars, hazy vocals, and immersive production, creating a dreamy atmosphere that envelops listeners. Slowdive has the ability to transport listeners into a world of swirling textures and ethereal moods, and this is achieved perfectly here, offering an immersive listening experience. The album represents Slowdive at their creative peak, pushing the boundaries of the genre and producing a work that remains timeless and as powerful today as when it was first released.
Recommended for all generations of listeners looking to explore the deepness of the Shoegaze sound.
Featured Song
When the Sun Hits
Most Streamed
When the Sun Hits
Least Streamed
Melon Yellow
Underrated
Altogether
TVV Top 3 Songs
Alison | Souvlaki Space Station | When the Sun Hits
Singles
Alison
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Souvlaki Space Station | When the Sun Hits | Dagger
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
8/10
It's an album cover that is moody, cool, and completely iconic to the Shoegaze genre. Each of the band members looks like they didn’t want to be involved in this photoshoot - and maybe they didn’t - but it’s a simplistic cover that will go down in history.
Genre
Shoegaze
RL
Creation Records
Recording Studio
Courtyard Studios (Abingdon, England) | Protocol Studios (London, England) | The White House Studio (Weston-super-Mare, England)
