‘Loveless’: How My Bloody Valentine made a massively expensive masterpiece
Finances versus art.
My Bloody Valentine
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My Bloody Valentine are an Irish-English rock band formed in Dublin in 1983 by guitarist and vocalist Kevin Shields and drummer Colm Ó Cíosóig.
Widely regarded as the pioneers of shoegaze, the band developed a groundbreaking sound characterised by swirling guitar textures, unconventional tunings, layered vocals and immersive production techniques. After early releases rooted in indie rock and post-punk, My Bloody Valentine redefined alternative music with the landmark albums ‘Isn’t Anything’ and ‘Loveless’, the latter now considered one of the greatest and most influential albums of all time.
Following a prolonged hiatus, the band returned with the acclaimed album ‘m b v’ in 2013, further cementing their reputation as one of the most innovative and influential groups in modern rock.
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More About My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine are an Irish-English rock band formed in 1983, widely recognised as the pioneers of shoegaze through albums including 'Isn't Anything', 'Loveless' and 'm b v'.
'Loveless' is almost universally regarded as My Bloody Valentine's masterpiece and one of the greatest alternative rock albums ever made.
My Bloody Valentine transformed alternative rock through their innovative use of guitar effects, layered production and ethereal songwriting, helping define the shoegaze genre and influencing countless indie, alternative and experimental artists.