What makes Raise by Swervedriver notable?

'Raise' received positive critical acclaim, cementing Swervedriver's place in the early '90s alternative rock landscape. The album's blend of melodic hooks and heavy fuzz earned it a spot on various year-end lists and helped to define the sound of the burgeoning shoegaze movement. Released on September 30, 1991, 'Raise' was Swervedriver's debut album, following their acclaimed EPs. At this point in their career, they were emerging as a key player in the shoegaze and alternative rock scenes, influenced by contemporaries like Ride and My Bloody Valentine.

Raise works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dreamy, expansive soundscapes.

How many songs are on Raise?

Raise has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Raise

Swervedriver · 1991

44 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal guitar layers and hypnotic rhythms create an expansive soundscape that is both dreamy and driving.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
dreamy, expansive soundscapes
hypnotic rhythms and layers

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 30, 1991, 'Raise' was Swervedriver's debut album, following their acclaimed EPs. At this point in their career, they were emerging as a key player in the shoegaze and alternative rock scenes, influenced by contemporaries like Ride and My Bloody Valentine.
Stylistic neighbors: My Bloody Valentine· Ride· Slowdive

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Tracklist

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

1 Sci-Flyer 5:12
2 Pile-Up 3:42
3 Son of Mustang Ford 4:11
4 Deep Seat 6:04
5 Rave Down 5:06
6 Sunset 5:24
7 Feel So Real 4:40
8 Sandblasted 5:41
9 Lead Me Where You Dare... 4:53

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