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Ecstasy

My Bloody Valentine · 1987

20 min · 7 tracks · experimental rock · gothic rock · dream pop

Ethereal guitar layers and haunting vocals create a dreamlike atmosphere that envelops the listener.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike atmosphere enveloping listeners
  • concise energetic flow throughout
  • early morning reflective mood
  • short bursts of ethereal sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as My Bloody Valentine's third EP, 'Ecstasy' came at a time when the band was solidifying their distinctive sound after their debut album 'Isn't Anything' in 1988. The band was experimenting with textures and melodies, pushing the boundaries of shoegaze and noise pop in a post-punk landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Slowdive· Ride· Lush

Tracklist

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

  • 1 She Loves You No Less 2:34
  • 2 The Things I Miss 2:56
  • 3 I Don't Need You 3:08
  • 4 (You're) Safe in Your Sleep (From This Girl) 2:31
  • 5 Clair 2:33
  • 6 You've Got Nothing 3:41
  • 7 (Please) Lose Yourself in Me 3:27

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