Mezcal head released to the public in 1993 on uks famous creation records, home to contemporaries like my bloody valentine, teenage fanclub, and oasis. Watch the video for duel from swervedrivers mezcal head for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Following the departure of the majority of the bands members, drummer jez hindmarsh and bassist steve george joined the group to record swervedrivers sophomore album mezcal head. A new album future ruins is released in january 2019. Swervedriver play raise and mezcal head live in orlando, a few videos. Even though the mezcal has bigger knobs, rolling resistance has gone down by close to 25% when compared to the aka. Anyone yet to experience the onetwothree punch of mezcal heads opening tracks, for seeking heat, duel, and blowin cool, is in for a grand sonic assault. Its easy to get sucked into swervedriver s sweeping, panoramic guitar rock. Albums include mezcal head, raise, and i wasnt born to lose you. This music on vinyl release was pressed from the same stampers as swervedriver mezcal head.
The band scales back the roar of mezcal head and points to their classic pop and glam influences. Swervedrivers profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. You dont need me to tell you that things didnt exactly pan out that way. Watch the video for duel from swervedriver s mezcal head for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Create your free github account today to subscribe to this repository for new releases and build software alongside 40 million developers. Swervedriver will be embarking on a monthlong north american tour beginning in september with stops scheduled in chicago, philadelphia, new orleans. Volcano trash peel session by swervedriver blogger. The album turned out to be one of the hottest albums in 1993 and was recognized a.
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Swervedriver are an english alternative rock band formed in oxford in 1989 around core members adam franklin and jimmy hartridge. In keeping with the albums more american feel, it has a lot more energy and drive, and a much harder edge, than any album by any other shoegazing band. Licensed to youtube by sme, umg on behalf of sony bmg music uk. Swervedriver, i wasnt born to lose you the british shoegaze bands first album in 17 years sounds dreamy, subtle and winning. Nov 03, 2006 the blog reloda has linked to a massive load of live swervedriver broken up into convenient album chunks. Bring me the head of the fortune teller is the only completely blasting thing here. Swervedriver will be embarking on a monthlong north american tour beginning in september with stops scheduled in chicago, philadelphia, new orleans, and more. Following their 1991 debut raise an album which loosely drew out a sound hazy and rough around the edges with mezcal head, the oxford fourpiece seized on that sound and distilled it, creating a tight collection of songs which lurched with enough dirgy distortion to hook in fans of the exploding grunge scene, but remained lush. What impact do you think rides success had not just on swervedriver, but also the oxford scene. Listen to i wasnt born to lose youby swervedriver on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs.
Mezcal is gaining ground on tequila in american bars. Swervedriver mezcal head 2017, mezcal, 180g, vinyl discogs. Its easy to get sucked into swervedrivers sweeping, panoramic guitar rock. Swervedriver is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on spotify. It mostly eschews the rocking of swervedrivers early years. Mezcal head by swervedriver 8718627225493 cd barnes. They incorporated a harder rock vibe, elements of psychedelia, and 80s college indie rock. Mezcal head is their second album, originally released in 1993.
Volcano trash peel session mp3 myspace fan page is here. The album includes their most successful single duel, which was awarded nmes single of the week. Mezcal head and new lineup 19931994 ultimately all that remained of the band according to franklin was, myself, jimmy hartridge and some effects pedals, though moulder still anticipated producing a fulllength swervedriver album. The city sleeps disturbed in boots filled with lead a dimension of beauty mobilised within my head and on this endless parade sunset park to rose hill gas. Some music writers considered them to be britains answer to this sound. Ejector seat reservation by swervedriver 8718627225516. Swervedriver biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Were proud of our over twenty years of happy customers at retail and via mail order. By 1993 the bands lineup had settled with franklin on vocalsguitar, hartridge on. Uk shoegaze vets swervedriver will be on tour in september playing their first two albums 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head in full. It seemed almost impossible that an indie band could make even the top 40, so when they did. Apr 14, 2015 anyone yet to experience the onetwothree punch of mezcal heads opening tracks, for seeking heat, duel, and blowin cool, is in for a grand sonic assault. Ejector seat reservation by swervedriver 8718627225516 cd.
Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on amazon. An umbrella term for an ancient array of agave spirits that hails from mexico, particularly the oaxaca region, the mezcal category is undergoing a 21st century renaissance. Setting sun by swervedriver free listening on soundcloud. This tee is produced using the latest direct to garment print technology. In 1993, swervedriver reemerged with the core of adam franklin and jimmy hartridge, along with newly recruited drummer jez hindmarsh a. Looking for online definition of swervedriver or what swervedriver stands for. Ride definitely helped to raise the profile away from it being only a college town in the eyes of the music press. Just as it might sound, firefox is run as normal, minus any visible ui components visible. December 4, 20 on december 9th swervedrivers first new recorded material in more than fifteen years will be available to download.
I am very excited, swervedriver where unwittingly given the shoegaze label but they were able win over even the most hardcore ethereal, whimsical, twee fans like myself. Swervedriver is a band formed in 1989 in oxford, england. Jun 24, 2019 tequila is a type of mezcal, much like how scotch and bourbon are types of whiskey. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes, ejector seat reservation is the bands most cohesive and concise record, best experienced in whole.
I wasnt born to lose you swervedriver free internet. The only minor flaws are that some of the songs seem to go on a little too long, and some of the really good songs on the second half of the lp arent quite as breathtaking as the first half, but that. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. On mezcal head, the oxford quartet creates such a vivid feeling of driving through the desert at night that you can almost see the cactuses rushing by. Were glad to answer any questions you have, so dont hesitate to ask were all ears. Following the ep never lose that feeling, swervedriver set off on their first headlining tour on the u. It is quite loud and hardrocking, but it has an uplifting vibe thats just made for driving around on a lazy summer weekend. Swervedriver s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Swervedriver mezcal head album cover grunge look t shirt. Buy swervedrivers album titled mezcal head to enjoy in your home or car, due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Between 1989 and 1998, the band released four studio albums and numerous eps and singles despite a considerable flux of members, managers, and record labels. Swervedriver to perform raise and mezcal head in their. Mezcal head is slowly climbing to the top of my summer list. The album gave them their most successful single, duel nmes single of the week, for which a music video was released.
In my opinion, the best albums from that scene were chrome by catherine wheel and my minds eye by the comsat angels, but mezcal head is certainly a respectable third. Swervedriver are an english alternative rock band formed in oxford in 1989 around core members adam franklin and jimmy hartridge mezcal head is their second album, originally released in 1993. Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on. Its an exhilarating and sometimes turbulent joyride, but its always worth it. Swervedriver mezcal head 2017, mezcal, 180g, vinyl. Compared to the fastest tires from the competition, the mezcal is still a bit slower, but vittoria closed the gap considerably. The text on the back of the booklet is a little blurry. Mezcal head by swervedriver vinyl, may2017, music on. We carry hard to find music for all ears, specializing in top condition lps and out of print cds. Across the fouralbum arc of their first era raise 1991. After a 10year break, the band hit the stages again in 2008, leading the way for the current shoegaze revival. The result is a quality image that wont fade or crack. Swervedriver raise mezcal head reissues second motion buy it from insound in the postgrunge nadir of the early nineties swervedrivers first two albums 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head should have sealed their reputation as one of the finest british bands of the era. According to spirits writer john mcevoy, mezcal is defined as any agavebased liquor.
Following their 1991 debut raise an album which loosely drew out a sound hazy and rough around the edges with mezcal head, the oxford fourpiece seized on that sound and distilled it, creating a tight collection of songs which lurched with enough dirgy distortion to hook in fans of the exploding grunge scene, but remained lush and. Tomorrow sees the release of swervedrivers first album in 17 years. This article provides all you need to know about running headless firefox. Swervedriver mezcal head lyrics and tracklist genius. Swervedriver stood out amongst their shoegaze brethren. Swervedriver listen and stream free music, albums, new. Mezcal head by swervedriver vinyl, may2017, music on vinyl. Damn cool, comfortable tee produced in north america. While the two mexican spirits are both made from agave, thats where the similarities end. Swervedrivermost overlooked band of the 90s, a playlist by kevin frey on spotify 3 2 comments pete doherty allegedly decked by.
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