Very Good Songs: Lush

March 10, 2017

I’m going to keep this short and simple, Lush combined everything I loved about early 90s shoegaze and dream pop. The London-based four-piece—Miki Berenyi (vocals, guitar), Emma Anderson (vocals, guitar), Phil King (bass) and Chris Acland (drums)—were stylish, effortlessly cool, and most importantly they delivered a deft sonic and melodic punch: hypnotic vocals, giant swirling guitars, and occasionally a touch of cheeky Brit whimsy, see “500 (Shake Baby Shake).” “Superblast!” is a defining song that still gives me shivers every time I hear it, and “Ladykillers” is a straight-up, timeless burner. After disbanding 1996, they returned 20 tears later with maybe their most strikingly beautiful and haunting song to date, “Out of Control.” So take a listen below, in reverse chronological order, and dance like the Queen of England is watching you.

You may also dig: My Bloody ValentineSlowdiveSwervedriver and Ride.

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Track Album Year
Out of Control Blind Spot 2016
Burnham Beeches Blind Spot 2016
Ladykillers Lovelife 1996
Single Girl Lovelife 1996
500 (Shake Baby Shake) Lovelife 1996
Blackout Split 1994
Hypocrite Split 1994
Superblast! Spooky 1992
Tiny Smiles Spooky 1992
For Love Spooky  1992
Nothing Natural Black Spring  1991
De-Luxe Gala  1990
Sweetness and Light Sweetness and Light  1990

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