Everything Is Alive
Slowdive · 2023
41 min · 8 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal textures blend with introspective lyrics, creating a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimately personal.
Top tracks — play these first
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shanty — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and rich sonic layers, immediately immersing listeners in Slowdive's atmospheric world.
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prayer remembered — The song features intricate guitar work that intertwines beautifully with ethereal vocals, showcasing the band's ability to blend texture and emotion seamlessly.
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chained to a cloud — This track encapsulates the essence of the album with its reflective lyrics and expansive soundscapes, highlighting Slowdive's mature songwriting and sonic exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines lush production with introspective songwriting, creating an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- Each song typically features a slow build-up, often culminating in a wall of sound that envelops the listener.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal harmonies that weave in and out of the instrumental sections, enhancing the ethereal quality of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
- immersive layers for deep listening
- meditative background for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Everything Is Alive marks Slowdive's first album in nearly five years since their 2017 self-titled release. This record arrives during a period of renewed interest in shoegaze, solidifying the band's status as pioneers within the genre while they continue to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Ride· Lush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 shanty 5:47
- 2 prayer remembered 4:46
- 3 alife 4:38
- 4 andalucia plays 6:41
- 5 kisses 3:57
- 6 skin in the game 3:52
- 7 chained to a cloud 6:51
- 8 the slab 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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