Before Kevin Shields was a guitar god, before Isn't Anything and Loveless became seminal classics, My Bloody Valentine were a struggling goth band trying to find their place in the music scene.
When they disposed of their original singer, they started moving toward Cocteau Twins territory, using guitarist Bilinda Butcher's airy voice to redefine their image.
Ecstasy and Wine, which combines the two EPs that came before Isn't Anything, is the sound of a band discovering its unique voice.
"Strawberry Wine" is a gorgeous pop gem, with Shields and Butcher exploring the guitar landscapes that would later become their trademark.
Both "Can I Touch You" and "Clair" are rare examples of My Bloody Valentine's talent for making swaggering hard rock ditties.
Although a few of the songs lean toward the pop/rock of the Jesus and Mary Chain, it is quite amazing how even at this stage they seemed to understand the sound that would make them unique.
Fans of the band will find this album essential, and even curious onlookers may find themselves drawn in by the gorgeous sound of one of the most unique bands in rock history.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry WineKevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:33 | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| 2 | Never Say GoodbyeColm O'Ciosoig, Kevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:32 | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| 3 | Can I Touch YouKevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 03:15 | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| 4 | She Loves You No LessKevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:34 | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| 5 | The Things I MissColm O'Ciosoig, Kevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:56 | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| 6 | I Don't Need YouKevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 03:07 | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| 7 | (You're) Safe in Your Sleep (From This Girl)Kevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:31 | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| 8 | ClairColm O'Ciosoig, Kevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 02:32 | 5 MB | 17 MB |
| 9 | You've Got NothingKevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 03:41 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 10 | (Please) Lose Yourself in MeColm O'Ciosoig, Kevin Shields | My Bloody Valentine | Play | 03:26 | 7 MB | 24 MB |
| 29 mins | 66 MB | |||||
| 29 mins | 206 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Brown | Violin |
| 2 | Bilinda Butcher | Guitar, Vocals |
| 3 | Flat Earth | Sleeve Art |
| 4 | Deb Googe | Bass |
| 5 | My Bloody Valentine | Primary Artist, Producer |
| 6 | Steve Nunn | Engineer |
| 7 | Colm O'Ciosoig | Composer, Drums |
| 8 | Kevin Shields | Composer, Guitar, Producer, Vocals |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |