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Podcast Episode
Season
Three
number
141
Type
Album Review
Post Date
9/24/2013

Mazzy Star

141 She Hangs Brightly by Mazzy Star

She Hangs Brightly

Label
Capitol Records
Release year
1990
Producer
David Roback
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Known for the single "Fade Into You" from their sophomore release, She Hangs Brightly showcases the band in their dreamy shoegaze

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With a new record out, we added Mazzy Star to our list of 90s bands with new releases that we needed to check out, so this week we're revisiting their 1990 debut album She Hangs Brightly. Known for the single "Fade Into You" from their sophomore release, She Hangs Brightly showcases the band in their familiar slow-to-midtempo dreamy, shoegaze, blues-influenced sound, albeit with the occasional jazzy or noisy detour. All the elements that made "Fade Into You" a hit are there, but do they come together? Tune in to find out.

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Songs in this episode

  • Intro - Ride It On
  • 4:29 - History of the Band
  • 9:53 - Halah
  • 13:10 - Be My Angel
  • Outro - Give You My Lovin'

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