Amid the current shoegaze resurgence brought on by nostalgia-fueled TikToks, new fans of the 30-year-old subgenre are indulging in its ethereal soundscapes by way of Cocteau Twins and Slowdive. Unlike the aforementioned bands, Lush escaped mainstream success, but had a dedicated cult following of veteran shoegaze fans. Two years ago, and 24 years since Lush’s.
he year was 1996. Lush had released its third full-length album, Lovelife. Although their shoegaze-crossed-with-pop songwriting never truly fit into Britain's chart-centric musical atmosphere, the band was finally getting its due, with Lovelife cracking t
Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we look back at the UK band’s 1992 debut, a deceptively hazy pop record that showcases the complementary songwriting of Emma Anderson and Miki Berenyi.
With the release of her new book, the early Britpop guitar icon reflects on her songwriting philosophy and reveals why she’s not bothered about taking vintage guitars on tour, despite her soundman s