News from My Bloody Valentine

When did "Loveless" even come out? I had to check. It feels like decades since Irish noise band My Bloody Valentine has released anything. "Loveless" came out in 91? So it has been decades. Anyway, Kevin Shields, MBV's main creative force said today that the follow-up to "Loveless" will be out by the end of the year. What a complete shock. Given how even shitty start-up bands promote even their most minor accomplishments to death these days this is practically no early notice whatsoever, especially from such an influential musician.

Although it's not really related to the most recent news, I do want to add one more thing. It seems to me that other than The Smiths, MBV is the band most frequently name-checked by young musicians (and audiophiles) grasping for straws to demonstrate credibility, whether it be to interviewers or yelled loudly and drunkenly to their stupid, poser friends at loud, crowded, bars and clubs. And this is a shame because MBV created something truly unique to be cheapened by such shallow behavior but I guess when you do something good, everyone wants a piece of
your glory. Well, a new album means more people will jump on the bandwagon but it also means a generation of new listeners.

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