The best Shoegaze albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 shoegaze — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — shoegaze
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Ride
This Is Not a Safe Place
Swirling guitars and introspective lyrics intertwine, creating a lush soundscape that balances nostalgia with modern alternative rock sensibilities.
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Ride
Weather Diaries
A lush blend of shimmering guitars and ethereal vocals creates a dreamy soundscape that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
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My Bloody Valentine
MBV
Whirling layers of guitar textures envelop ethereal vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that is both disorienting and captivating.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Damage and Joy
A blend of shimmering melodies and feedback-laden guitars, evoking nostalgia while confronting themes of loss and longing.
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Dan Snaith
Jiaolong
A vibrant blend of house beats and intricate melodies that evokes a dreamlike dancefloor atmosphere.
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No Joy
Wait to Pleasure
'Wait to Pleasure' encapsulates the essence of No Joy's work, balancing heaviness with beauty across its tracks. This album serves as a gateway into their evolving sound and thematic depth.
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Kaki King
The Neck Is a Bridge to the Body
A meditative blend of intricate guitar work and atmospheric textures, reflecting both tension and tranquility within its sonic landscape.
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Kaki King
Glow
A delicate interplay of intricate guitar work and atmospheric soundscapes that blurs the lines between genres.
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Phantogram
Nightlife
Ethereal soundscapes blend with hypnotic beats and reflective lyrics to create a hauntingly immersive experience.
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Phantogram
Voices
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats and introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere throughout the album.
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Dan Snaith
Our Love
A lush exploration of deep house and dream pop, weaving together intricate rhythms and ethereal vocals in a mesmerizing soundscape.
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Slowdive
Slowdive
Ethereal soundscapes and lush guitar layers envelop haunting vocals, creating a dreamy yet immersive shoegaze experience.
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Kero Kero Bonito
Time 'n' Place
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful pop and experimental soundscapes that invites listeners to explore the beauty of everyday moments.
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Kero Kero Bonito
Bonito Generation
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic pop and whimsical lyrics that captures the essence of youthful exuberance and nostalgia.
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Junius
Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light
A sprawling blend of ethereal melodies and heavy riffs, merging art rock with shoegaze textures for a transcendent listening experience.
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Junius
Days of the Fallen Sun
Ethereal textures and haunting melodies intertwine, creating an immersive landscape of introspection and cosmic exploration.
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Beach House
Teen Dream
Ethereal textures blend with hypnotic melodies, creating a lush soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
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Beach House
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Ethereal melodies blend with hypnotic rhythms, enveloping listeners in a lush soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
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Vision Eternel
Abondance de périls
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a meditative yet melancholic journey through introspective themes.
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The Radio Dept.
Clinging to a Scheme
A blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush synth textures and lo-fi production.
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Jesu
Ascension
A sonic exploration of heavy textures layered with ethereal melodies, merging drone metal and shoegaze into a hauntingly immersive experience.
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Jesu
Everyday I Get Closer to the Light from Which I Came
A suffocating blend of heavy guitars and ethereal melodies, enveloping listeners in a haunting sonic landscape.
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Vision Eternel
Echoes from Forgotten Hearts
A haunting blend of ethereal soundscapes and minimalist compositions that evoke deep emotional resonance.
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Richard Ashcroft
Natural Rebel
A reflective blend of Britpop melodies and introspective lyrics, echoing the uncertainties of modern life.
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