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Ciao! Best of Lush

Lush · 2001

72 min · 18 tracks · rock music

A shimmering blend of ethereal melodies, jangly guitars, and introspective lyrics that define the shoegaze sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • shimmering melodies for daydreaming
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • for leisurely afternoons
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek only standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Ciao! Best of Lush' marked a retrospective for the band as they faced a hiatus after their breakup in 1998. This compilation came after Lush's influential run during the early '90s Britpop and shoegaze scenes, highlighting their evolution and impact during that era. It served as both a celebration of their legacy and a farewell to fans.
Stylistic neighbors
Ride· Slowdive· My Bloody Valentine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ladykillers 3:13
  • 2 Single Girl 2:35
  • 3 Ciao! 3:31
  • 4 500 (Shake Baby Shake) 3:21
  • 5 Light From a Dead Star 3:16
  • 6 Love at First Sight 5:12
  • 7 Hypocrite 2:53
  • 8 Desire Lines 7:39
  • 9 Lovelife 3:56
  • 10 When I Die 4:18
  • 11 Nothing Natural 5:54
  • 12 Untogether 3:34
  • 13 For Love 3:29
  • 14 Monochrome 5:06
  • 15 De-Luxe 3:27
  • 16 Sweetness and Light 5:17
  • 17 Thoughtforms 2:43
  • 18 Etheriel 3:24

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