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The Horrors

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Forfans of post-punk, shoegaze, and adventurous indie rock seeking critiques and standout tracks from the horrors.
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Post-Punk Alternative Shoegaze

The Profile

The Horrors are a British rock band formed in 2005, known for evolving from garage-punk beginnings (Strange House) to shoegaze/post‑punk textures (Primary Colours, Skying), and later explorations on Luminous and V.

Core members have included Faris Badwan, Joshua Hayward (Joshua Third), Tom Furse (Tom Cowan), Rhys Webb, and Joe Spurgeon. Noted tracks include Still Life and Sea Within a Sea; Primary Colours and Skying received wide critical acclaim.

DeBaser’s reviews chart The Horrors’ evolution from the garage-punk blast of Strange House to the shoegaze/new wave sheen of Primary Colours and the expansive Skying. Production nods (Geoff Barrow) and influences (Joy Division, MBV, Psychedelic Furs) are front and center. Key tracks like Sea Within a Sea and Still Life stand out. A 2025 review welcomes Night Life’s electronic pivot and refreshed lineup.

Notable Quotes

❝ The new garage phenomenon from the UK is called The Horrors.
❝ The Horrors have created a great album.
❝ "Still Life": a true shoegaze mantra with its oscillating progression between suggestive layers of keyboards, feedback effects, electronic drums, and a vocal style balancing between a more educated Jim Morrison and an Ian McCulloch fresh from an alien encounter.
❝ "Night Life" is a solid album that celebrates their twentieth anniversary, reclaiming a strong and innovative sonic identity.
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