Eve McGivern
Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins) & Richie Thomas (Dif Juz) with vocals from Sharon Van Etten, Marissa Nadler, Karen Peris (The Innocence Mission), and a host of others. What's not to love?
hejselbaek
Was hoping for a hi-res 24-bit version of this gem for my DAP. But sadly it's only CD/16-bit? Can't stop listening to it though. Album of they year in my book.
Bones
Words and vocals by Beth Cannon, recorded in Salvage Studios, Hove
Music by Simon Raymonde (piano, bass, guitar) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Backing vocals by Gospel Touch
Recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B
Additional synths and guitars by Jonathan Wilson & Drew Ericsson recorded at Fivestar Studios in LA
Mixed by Paul Gregory
The Places We’ve Been
Words and vocals by Karen Peris, recorded by Don Peris (both courtesy of The Innocence Mission)
Music written by Simon Raymonde (Rhodes piano, bass and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B
Additional recording at home.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Amber Sky
Words and Vocals by Soffie Viemose courtesy of Lowly
Music by Simon Raymonde (piano, bass and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Drums and piano recorded at Bella Union Studios, London by Iggy B
Additional recording at home.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Asphyxia
Words and Vocals by Gemma Dunleavy
Music by Simon Raymonde (piano, bass and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B
Additional recording at home.
Additional Guitar by Jemma Freeman (Landshapes)
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Reckless
Words and vocals by Ghostpoet
Music written by Simon Raymonde (piano) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Additional instrumentation, Ed Harris, Tommy Ashby.
Vocals, drums and piano recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B
Additional recording at home.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
She Led Me Away
Words and vocals by Tim Smith
Music written by Simon Raymonde
Additional instrumentation Will Stratton, Tom Hunt
Strings arranged and played by Fiona Brice
Thanks Matt English
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Frenzy, Fear
Words and vocals Ed Riman courtesy of Hilang Child
Music written by Simon Raymonde (piano)
Recorded at The Retreat by Ben Thackeray
Mixed by Paul Gregory
The Tide
Words and vocals by Phil McDonnell
Music by Simon Raymonde (piano and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Bass by Mark Jones
Recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B
Additional recording at home.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
I Saw The Days Go By
Words and Vocals by Marissa Nadler, recorded at home
Music written by Simon Raymonde (piano, guitars and bass)
Recorded at The Retreat by Ben Thackeray
Drums by Richie Thomas, engineered by Iggy B at Bella Union Studios
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Give Your Heart Away
Words and vocals by Gemma Dunleavy
Music written by Simon Raymonde (piano and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Additional sounds and percussion Tom Hunt.
Piano and drums recorded by Iggy B at Bella Union Studios
Additional recording at home
Bass guitar Cody Fowler courtesy of Horse Thief
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Score The Sky
Words and vocals by Liela Moss recorded by Toby Butler both courtesy of The Duke Spirit
All music written and performed by Simon Raymonde
Recorded at home.
Drums by Richie Thomas, engineered by Iggy B at Bella Union Studios
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Life Inside A Paradox
Words and vocals by Cameron Neal courtesy of Horse Thief
Additional vocals Sharon Van Etten
Music by Simon Raymonde (Piano, bass, guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Additional guitar lick Kushal Gaya
Drums recorded at Bella Union Studios, engineered by Iggy B.
Additional recording at home.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
The Engine
Words and Vocals by Ed Riman courtesy of Hilang Child
Music by Simon Raymonde (bass and guitars) & Richie Thomas (drums)
Drums and guitars recorded by Iggy B at Bella Union Studios
Additional recording at home
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Winter’s Approaching
Words and vocals Marissa Nadler, recorded at home.
Music written by Simon Raymonde (piano)
Recorded at The Retreat by Ben Thackeray
Strings arranged and played by Oliver Hill and Eliza Bagg recorded in New York.
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Stampede
Words and vocals Hazel Wilde courtesy of Lanterns On The Lake
Music written and performed by Simon Raymonde
Recorded at The Retreat by Ben Thackeray
Terry Edwards, trumpet-recorded in Melbourne by Alain Johannes
Mixed by Paul Gregory
Shoegaze ist die Kunst des Dröhnens, doch „Everything Is Alive“ setzt diese Elemente nur sparsam ein. Statt Hall- und Zerr-Sounds aufzutürmen, schäumt die Musik in feinen Bläschen über.
https://tortue.substack.com/i/140348114/slowdive-everything-is-alive-dead-oceans Daniel Welsch
Well, does it live up to the hype? It's okay, not as good as 'Loops' or the 'Fenella' stuff; i doubt i'll be listening to it in full very often.
Her mojo is waneing in my 'umble opinion. vykr
Smooth, sophisticated pop with neoclassical flourishes from the Berlin-based duo of Fabian Till and Birk Buttcherey. Bandcamp New & Notable May 2, 2024