EP's 1988–1991 cover

EP's 1988–1991

My Bloody Valentine · 2012

100 min · 24 tracks · experimental rock · gothic rock · dream pop

A swirling tapestry of ethereal melodies and dissonant noise that defines the shoegaze movement.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic listening experience
  • climactic moments of catharsis
  • ethereal melodies for deep focus
  • two-halves for reflective sessions
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'EP's 1988–1991' compiles My Bloody Valentine's early work during a crucial period leading up to their groundbreaking album 'Loveless' (1991). This collection showcases the band's evolution from their initial EPs to the dense soundscapes that would later influence countless artists within the genre. The album marks a resurgence of interest in the band's earlier material after years of relative silence following their initial breakup.
Stylistic neighbors
Slowdive· Ride· Lush

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 You Made Me Realise 3:44
  • 2 Slow 3:10
  • 3 Thorn 3:35
  • 4 Cigarette in Your Bed 3:27
  • 5 Drive It All Over Me 3:05
  • 6 Feed Me With Your Kiss 3:55
  • 7 I Believe 3:00
  • 8 Emptiness Inside 2:47
  • 9 I Need No Trust 3:34
  • 10 Soon 6:57
  • 11 Glider 3:10
  • 12 Don’t Ask Why 4:02
  • 13 Off Your Face 4:16

Disc 2

  • 1 To Here Knows When 5:47
  • 2 Swallow 4:52
  • 3 Honey Power 4:33
  • 4 Moon Song 3:25
  • 5 Instrumental No. 2 4:46
  • 6 Instrumental No. 1 3:20
  • 7 Glider (full length version) 10:17
  • 8 Sugar 4:15
  • 9 Angel 4:42
  • 10 Good for You 2:31
  • 11 How Do You Do It 3:31

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