Split - Lush

...Mad Love and Scar EPs. Split was their third album. I decided on Split; I think this is their most mature work, not as accessible as their fourth and final album, Lovelife, but poses far more interesting questions of the listener, and had a rather more polished sparkly dynamic than their earlier work. This would be the first port of call or any new listener would my arm be twisted for a recommendation, and this won the day; Split it is. LUSH Lush ...
...were formed in 1988, and Split was released in 1994, and not as successful as the previous album Spooky, or their biggest seller, the follow up and final album Lovelife. I spotted Miki at a Throwing Muses gig once in London and this is an indication of her label mate's influence. Their sound is also influenced by the wall of sound that is My Bloody Valentine, with their take on it being less harsh and jarring, and more warm and sparkly, their sound ...

larsbaby 06.01.2008 (07.01.2008) · Read full review
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Review of Split - Lush

...think Miki had them covered). Split was their 2nd album release arriving in June of 1994, all songs were either written by Miki or Emma apart from Starlust which was a joint effort. So whats on Split then? 01 - Light From A Dead Star. Not your typical start to a Lush track with all those strings and the crystal clear vocal which is soon almost crushed with the typically jangly guitars you've come to expect from the band. The song reminds me of a ...
...Them"). With 12 pretty darn good tracks Lush did a great job here covering their bases to appeal to their fans (especially those from Alpha Centuri) so if you don't own Split its well worth a cheeky punt as its bound to have a few tracks you will enjoy. ...

atytyut2434 03.06.2009 (22.06.2009) · Read full review
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