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Universal acclaim- based on 149 Ratings

  • Summary: The first new release in 22 years for the British rock band was mixed by Chris Coady.
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Sugar for the Pill
There's a buzzard of gulls They're drumming in the wind Only lovers alive Running in the dark And I rolled away Said we never wanted much Just a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. The Skinny
    May 3, 2017
    100
    Slowdive represents an awareness of legacy, and the importance of not pissing all over it; to that extent, it’s an essential addition to canon.
  2. Exclaim
    May 3, 2017
    90
    It certainly was a long wait, but finally Slowdive have given us the album that we have been dreaming about for the last 22 years.
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    May 5, 2017
    90
    m b v is good, Slowdive is great.
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  4. Mojo
    Apr 27, 2017
    80
    Slowdive is a surprisingly joyous return to the fray. [May 2017, p.90]
  5. The Observer (UK)
    May 9, 2017
    80
    Sugar for the Pill is desolate in its gorgeousness, and Star Roving sounds anthemic, victorious, as it should.
  6. Spin
    May 3, 2017
    80
    The narrative structure of nighttime reveries can often feel unsettling, but throughout Slowdive, the band use foggy images and slippery transitions as a soothing sort of déjà vu--you feel like you’ve been here before, even though you obviously haven’t.
  7. Q Magazine
    May 9, 2017
    40
    There's too little oomph to suggest they'll bother the scorers. [Jul 2017, p.114]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. BrushedRed
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Album of the year 2017. Slowdive is one of my absolute favorite bands of all time, so I had high expectations for this release and was kindaAlbum of the year 2017. Slowdive is one of my absolute favorite bands of all time, so I had high expectations for this release and was kinda afraid it wouldn't live up to them. Thankfully, it lived up to them and more. This album absolutely blew me away. Everything here is just perfect. Rachel and Neil's voices are just as ethereal as they were back in the 90's. I'll also say some of their very best work can be found on this album with "Slomo," "Don't Know Why," and "No Longer Making Time". This album is seriously too good. Highly recommend it.… Expand
  2. Clint_Eastwood1
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Давно про Slowdive не было слышно аж с 1995 года.Это группа которая искренне делает свои треки не ради денег или славы,а ради музыки,ониДавно про Slowdive не было слышно аж с 1995 года.Это группа которая искренне делает свои треки не ради денег или славы,а ради музыки,они пытаются возродить тот дух который когда-то собрал всех в одной маленькой студии.Их музыка делается с любовью к своему делу.Звучание альбома может быть непонятно современному слушателю,но нужно понимать,что их музыка и не пытается понравиться большинству,это просто самая настоящая музыка во всех её проявлениях."Slowdive" — доказательство существования любви к музыке.… Expand
  4. dericeket
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    hep onu dusunuyom dinlerken onu anlatıyolar. cok guzel yazmıssın neıl abı rachel abla
  5. surf1ngthevoid
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    To be honest, I think this release has nothing to envy to its successful predecessors like "Just for a Day" and the acclaimed "Souvlaki". TheyTo be honest, I think this release has nothing to envy to its successful predecessors like "Just for a Day" and the acclaimed "Souvlaki". They still sounding brilliantly fresh, and better than ever. Worth listening.… Expand
  6. DavidWasHere
    Jul 26, 2017
    9
    As my first experience with a Slowdive record, I really dug this record. Granted I'm not sure if I still will after listening to the rest ofAs my first experience with a Slowdive record, I really dug this record. Granted I'm not sure if I still will after listening to the rest of their discography (which I will do) because I've heard from some fans this isn't up to snuff. But regardless, as of right now this is a fantastic shoegaze and dream pop record. Filled with breathtaking textured instrumentation and composition, Slowdive made a fantastic return to form here, doing what great atmospheric records should do and transports the listener to a dream-like world. It does peter out by the last two songs on the record, but still one enjoyable ride through the stars and skies!… Expand
  7. listener
    May 6, 2017
    9
    The best comeback album in recent memory.They somehow managed to sound totally fresh,vital and relevant despite 22 years of absence.WelcomeThe best comeback album in recent memory.They somehow managed to sound totally fresh,vital and relevant despite 22 years of absence.Welcome back guys,we missed you.… Expand
  8. fahim98
    Jun 14, 2022
    7
    I love "Don't Know Why." I think this is a good record. I would not buy it but some of the tracks are really great.

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