Mojave 3: reviews, quotes and essentials

Mojave 3

Musical Group

Forfans of slowdive, dream pop wanderers, folk-pop listeners, and 4ad devotees.
5 Reviews 0 Definitions 2 Charts

The Profile

Mojave 3 are an English band formed in 1995 by former Slowdive members Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell and Ian McCutcheon. Signed to 4AD, they released five studio albums from 1995 to 2006, evolving from hushed dream-pop/folk atmospheres to a brighter indie-pop tilt on Puzzles Like You.

Formed in 1995 in England by ex-Slowdive members; released five studio albums on 4AD (1995–2006); known for dream pop and folk-tinged songwriting; the lineup prominently features Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell and Ian McCutcheon.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Mojave 3 as masters of slow, fragile folk-dream pop, with Ask Me Tomorrow spotlighted as a defining statement. Excuses for Travellers and Out of Tune draw warm, emotive praise. Spoon and Rafter gets a cooler reception for being pleasant but unmemorable. Puzzles Like You is celebrated for a bright pop turn and live-feel production by Victor Van Vugt.

Notable Quotes

❝ In many ways, Ask Me Tomorrow is the most important album by Mojave 3.

❝ On first listen, the album is pleasant, but nothing more.

❝ Excellently produced by Victor Van Vugt, who avoids garish overproductions, almost making it seem as if the recording was done live, “Puzzles Like You” is certainly one of the most beautiful and sparkling records released in this half of 2006.

❝ Ten tracks so clean and pure, prompted in their path by the push of a warm wind that blows away malice and pain, because in this journey there is no evil, only love.