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Swervedriver

Musical Group

English alternative rock/shoegaze band formed in Oxford in 1989, known for widescreen guitar-driven songs that blend shoegaze and sixties-influenced psychedelia.

Reviews on DeBaser highlight Raise (1991), Mezcal Head (1993), Ejector Seat Reservation (1995) and 99th Dream (1998). The band signed with Geffen in the mid-1990s (mentioned in reviews). Early albums were remastered and expanded in 2008 (mentioned in reviews). A 2005 compilation (Juggernaut Rides: '89-'98) collects singles, EPs and unreleased tracks (mentioned in reviews).

DeBaser reviews celebrate Swervedriver's blend of shoegaze and psychedelia, highlighting Raise, Mezcal Head and Ejector Seat Reservation. Reviewers praise long, widescreen songs, sixties echoes and consistent quality across releases.

For:Fans of shoegaze, psychedelic and alternative rock; collectors of 1990s British rock.

 

"Mezcal Head" second album by Swervedriver is like a glider in flight that can't land.

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"Raise" was truly a revolutionary album!!! Abrasive enough, but straight to the heart!

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I want to remind you of this great album by the "Swervedriver," a collection of the best of their production plus the best EPs and some excellent unreleased tracks.

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