We Are Beautiful - Two Decades Of Shoegaze 1991-2011

Description

Un monumental 4 CD box set tracing the history of the shoegaze movement, from the British underground scene to an international phenomenon. Featuring Slowdive, Chapterhouse, Ride, Lush, Curve, Ultra Vivid Scene, Cranes, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Cocteau Twins, Alison's Halo, Asobi Seksu, Televise, A Place To Bury Strangers, Ringo Deathstarr, Pinkshinyultrablast, Tamaryn and many more. Includes leading figures of the genre, essential names, hidden gems, rarities and much more! By the team behind the critically acclaimed compilations "Cherry Stars Collide," "No Songs Tomorrow," and "Still In A Dream." Born in the British music landscape of the late 1980s, the scene dubbed "shoegaze" has endured worldwide, far surpassing its initial impact in the UK. Illustrating twenty years of evolution of this movement, this ambitious 4 CD box set retraces this extraordinary journey. Carefully crafted and rich in big names that marked this era, the compilation "We Are The Beautiful" takes us on a transatlantic journey filled with enchanting melodies, walls of sound, and an aesthetic of icy freshness. Accompanied by a relevant essay and detailed biographies for each band by Frank Deserto, "We Are The Beautiful" serves as an ideal introduction for newcomers while providing an essential overview for connoisseurs.