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Released 30 years ago

Lovelife

Lush · 1996

45 min · 12 tracks · rock music

Dreamy guitars and ethereal vocals intertwine to create a bittersweet sonic landscape of longing and reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet reflections on love
  • steady mid-tempo journey
  • dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming
  • for introspective afternoons
  • ethereal vocals for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Lovelife' was Lush's third studio album, following their acclaimed 'Spooky' and 'Split.' At this point, the band was navigating the changing landscape of Britpop while also dealing with internal strain, resulting in a more introspective sound that diverged from their earlier shoegaze roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Ride· Slowdive· My Bloody Valentine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ladykillers 3:13
  • 2 Heavenly Nobodies 2:59
  • 3 500 3:29
  • 4 I’ve Been Here Before 4:36
  • 5 Papasan 2:36
  • 6 Single Girl 2:35
  • 7 Ciao! 3:31
  • 8 Tralala 5:33
  • 9 Last Night 5:24
  • 10 Runaway 3:36
  • 11 The Childcatcher 3:17
  • 12 Olympia 5:02

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