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99th Dream

Swervedriver · 1998

50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

A swirling blend of shoegaze and alternative rock that evokes both nostalgia and a sense of expansive dreamscapes.

Why this album works

'99th Dream' marked Swervedriver's return to the music scene, gaining attention for its exploration of atmospheric soundscapes during a period when alternative rock was evolving. It received positive reviews from critics and helped solidify their status within the genre, particularly among fans of shoegaze and Britpop.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experience
Context
Released in 1998, '99th Dream' was Swervedriver's fourth studio album, coming after a three-year hiatus following 'Ejector Seat Reservation'. By this time, the band had undergone lineup changes, which shifted their sound slightly but retained their trademark lush guitar textures and driving rhythms.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 99th Dream Standout 5:24
  • 2 Up From the Sea 3:23
  • 3 She Weaves a Tender Trap Standout 3:41
  • 4 These Times 3:20
  • 5 Electric 77 Standout 7:34
  • 6 Stellar Caprice 3:46
  • 7 Wrong Treats 4:22
  • 8 You've Sealed My Fate 3:52
  • 9 In My Time 4:29
  • 10 Expressway 3:31
  • 11 Behind the Scenes of the Sounds and the Times 7:04

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