Just for a Day
Slowdive · 1991
43 min · 9 tracks · indie rock · shoegaze
Ethereal melodies and lush guitar textures create a dreamlike soundscape that defines early shoegaze.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus steady, consistent energy levels
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Just for a Day' marked Slowdive's debut album, establishing their presence in the burgeoning shoegaze scene. At this point, they were still relatively unknown but quickly gained recognition for their atmospheric sound and intricate instrumentation following the release.
- If you like
- indie rock, shoegaze
Just for a Day is an album by Slowdive, released in 1991. Ethereal melodies and lush guitar textures create a dreamlike soundscape that defines early shoegaze. 'Just for a Day' received critical acclaim upon release, helping to solidify Slowdive's influence within the shoegaze movement. It has since been recognized as a seminal work in the genre, often cited for its innovative blending of noise and melody. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Just for a Day sound like?
Ethereal melodies and lush guitar textures create a dreamlike soundscape that defines early shoegaze. Rooted in indie rock and shoegaze.
What makes Just for a Day by Slowdive notable?
'Just for a Day' received critical acclaim upon release, helping to solidify Slowdive's influence within the shoegaze movement. It has since been recognized as a seminal work in the genre, often cited for its innovative blending of noise and melody. Released in 1991, 'Just for a Day' marked Slowdive's debut album, establishing their presence in the burgeoning shoegaze scene. At this point, they were still relatively unknown but quickly gained recognition for their atmospheric sound and intricate instrumentation following the release.
Who is Just for a Day for?
Just for a Day works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and steady, consistent energy levels.
How many songs are on Just for a Day?
Just for a Day has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spanish Air Standout 6:06
- 2 Celia’s Dream 4:12
- 3 Catch the Breeze Standout 4:21
- 4 Ballad of Sister Sue 4:34
- 5 Erik’s Song 4:27
- 6 Waves 5:54
- 7 Brighter Standout 3:51
- 8 The Sadman 4:47
- 9 Primal 5:29
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 41 sec
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