Slowdive

Slowdive is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Slowdive, released on 5th May 2017 under the record label Dead Oceans. Following a 22-year hiatus since their last studio album, Pygmalion (1995), Slowdive marks the band’s return. Notably, it also reintroduces drummer Simon Scott as a member, the first time since their 1993 album Souvlaki.

Preceding the album’s release were two singles: “Star Roving” on 12th January 2017 and “Sugar for the Pill” on 28th March 2017.

Critical reception towards Slowdive was overwhelmingly positive. At Metacritic, which aggregates reviews from various mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 82 based on 30 reviews. Critics hailed Slowdive for delivering a fresh yet familiar dream-pop sound, with notable praise for its innovation and atmospheric depth.

The album garnered several accolades, including being listed among the best albums of 2017 by various publications such as Crack Magazine, Exclaim, and Stereogum. Additionally, “Star Roving” was recognised as the Best Song of the 2010s by Opinion Police.

The album achieved notable chart success, reaching peak positions in various charts worldwide, including the UK Albums Chart, where it peaked at number 16, and the US Independent Albums chart, where it reached number 3. It stands as a significant milestone in Slowdive’s discography, heralding a triumphant return for the band and receiving widespread acclaim from both critics and listeners alike.