Juggernaut Rides '89–'98
Swervedriver · 2005
156 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock
A swirling blend of shoegaze and alternative rock that captures the essence of 90s British underground music.
Why this album works
This compilation album showcases the band's influential sound during the 90s, which helped shape the alternative rock and shoegaze scenes. Critics praised its nostalgic value and importance in preserving Swervedriver's legacy, with notable mentions in publications like Pitchfork acknowledging the band's unique contribution to the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for deep immersion for long, reflective drives
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Juggernaut Rides '89–'98' serves as a comprehensive anthology for Swervedriver, highlighting their evolution from their debut album 'Raise' in 1991 to their later work. This compilation comes after a long hiatus following their last studio album '99th Dream' in 1998, marking a significant moment for fans and new listeners alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Duran Duran· Muse· Robbie Williams· Manic Street Preachers· Bryan Adams· Depeche Mode· The Cure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Son of Mustang Ford Standout 4:19
- 2 Planes Over the Skyline 4:39
- 3 The Birds 3:44
- 4 Duel Standout 4:39
- 5 Why Say Yeah 3:13
- 6 Scrawl and Scream 3:48
- 7 Rave Down Standout 5:08
- 8 How Does It Feel to Look Like Candy? 3:40
- 9 Blowin' Cool 3:55
- 10 The Other Jesus 3:11
- 11 Juggernaut Rides 3:15
- 12 For Seeking Heat 3:38
- 13 These Times 3:21
- 14 The Hitcher 3:25
- 15 My Zephyr (Sequel) 3:31
- 16 Last Train to Satansville 3:30
- 17 Kill the Superheroes 6:03
- 18 Behind the Scenes of the Sounds and the Times 7:04
- 19 Never Lose That Feeling 4:05
Disc 2
- 1 99th Dream 5:26
- 2 Sandblasted 4:45
- 3 Maelström 4:38
- 4 93 Million Miles From the Sun and Counting 3:25
- 5 Ejector Seat Reservation 5:56
- 6 Over 5:29
- 7 Duress 7:34
- 8 Mars 6:23
- 9 Neon Lights Glow 7:55
- 10 Sci-Flyer 5:06
- 11 Cars Converge on Paris 6:19
- 12 Deep Seat 6:03
- 13 Just Sometimes (Song of Laughter and Forgetting) 2:12
- 14 Son of Mustang Ford (1989 demo) 7:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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