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My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine

dream pop, experimental rock, gothic rock, noise pop, shoegaze

Ireland Est. 1983

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Sound in a sentence: "The music pulses with dense wall-of-sound guitars that swirl around delicate vocal whispers, creating an immersive atmosphere that balances tension and release."
My Bloody Valentine reshaped the landscape of alternative music, creating a sound that melded ethereal textures with visceral intensity. Their impact lies in their ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through layers of guitars and lush production, encouraging listeners to explore their inner worlds while being enveloped in sonic haze.
My Bloody Valentine reshaped the landscape of alternative music, creating a sound that melded ethereal textures with visceral intensity. Their impact lies in their ability to evoke deep emotional resonance through layers of guitars and lush production, encouraging listeners to explore their inner worlds while being enveloped in sonic haze. This approach not only influenced a generation of musicians but also cultivated a devoted fanbase that craved the transcendental experience their music offered. Their innovative process revolves around the exploration of sound as texture rather than traditional melody or rhythm. By utilizing unconventional recording techniques and effects, My Bloody Valentine creates aural environments that challenge the listener’s perception of music itself, inviting a profound sense of immersion. This commitment to pushing sonic boundaries redefined what it meant to craft an album, turning each project into an experience rather than just a collection of songs. Lyrically, My Bloody Valentine often navigates themes of love, longing, and distortion, with a voice that oscillates between intimate confession and abstract imagery. Their writing leans towards impressionistic storytelling, allowing emotions to surface in ways that evoke sensations rather than straightforward narratives. This creates a dreamlike quality, where words blur into the surrounding soundscapes.

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Discography

20 releases • 12 studio • 1985–2013
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EPs ()

You Made Me Realise

You Made Me Realise

1988

The New Record by My Bloody Valentine

The New Record by My Bloody Valentine

1986

Geek!

Geek!

1985

This Is Your Bloody Valentine

This Is Your Bloody Valentine

1985

Singles ()

Only Shallow

Only Shallow

1992

When You Sleep

When You Sleep

1991

Glider

Glider

1990

Instrumental

Instrumental

1988

Feed Me with Your Kiss

Feed Me with Your Kiss

1988

Strawberry Wine

Strawberry Wine

1987

Sunny Sundae Smile

Sunny Sundae Smile

1987

No Place to Go

No Place to Go

1985

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