Everything Is Alive
by Slowdive
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. bluechemtrails
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    The album is a listening delight that combines the cloud tunnel bliss of the best shoegaze with pure pop pleasure. It is a testament to the band's enduring talent and a must-have for any fan. As a loyal Slowdive fan, I give Everything Is Alive a perfect 10/10. This album is a triumphant return for the band and I recommend it to anyone who appreciates their unique blend of shoegaze andThe album is a listening delight that combines the cloud tunnel bliss of the best shoegaze with pure pop pleasure. It is a testament to the band's enduring talent and a must-have for any fan. As a loyal Slowdive fan, I give Everything Is Alive a perfect 10/10. This album is a triumphant return for the band and I recommend it to anyone who appreciates their unique blend of shoegaze and electronic music.… Expand
  2. ZzzGggg
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Slowdive как и на прошлом триумфальном возвращении 2017 года не подвели. Shanty, Alife, Kisses, Skin in the Game — хрестоматийные примеры звука Slowdive, The Slab мне напомнил что-то из Disintegration от Cure. Спасибо, Slowdive.
  3. supernova19
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    I fell in love with this the first moment I listened to it. A masterpiece. My favorite album of the year so far.
  4. simonrs27
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Precioso, bonito, mágico, nostálgico, producción perfecta, composición brillante. Cool cool cool cool.
  5. mrpowpow
    Sep 4, 2023
    6
    Just as their previous self-titled album in 2017, Slowdive stick to their guns with the release of everything is alive. IMO, its a solid addition to their catalogue that doesn't rock the boat. Songs I liked: shanty, alife, skin in the game

    Not bad at all: prayer remembered, kisses, chained to a cloud, the slab

    Least Fav Track: andalucia plays

    Final Score: 6.5/10
  6. prokash-sarkar
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Slowdive is unquestionably a pioneer in the realm of Shoegaze music. Their prior work showed me how obscured vocals and distorted guitars could craft a genre of subtle beauty. After a substantial hiatus, Slowdive has returned with a mesmerizing new release. This album masterfully interweaves melancholy and ecstasy, enveloping them within an intricate electronic loop and imbuing them with aSlowdive is unquestionably a pioneer in the realm of Shoegaze music. Their prior work showed me how obscured vocals and distorted guitars could craft a genre of subtle beauty. After a substantial hiatus, Slowdive has returned with a mesmerizing new release. This album masterfully interweaves melancholy and ecstasy, enveloping them within an intricate electronic loop and imbuing them with a dream-pop essence. It's a profound sonic exploration, delving into themes of life and hope.

    "Shanty" transports listeners on a journey through a hazy, shimmering auditory landscape where guitars pulse and drums provide a distant heartbeat. "Kisses" unfurls as a four-chord melody, its allure stemming from vibrant guitars and the tender embrace of Halstead and Goswell's vocals. "The Slab" offers a powerful surge of dark, textured intensity, evoking an adrenaline rush of emotion. Undoubtedly, it stands as a remarkable masterpiece.

    My solitary lament lies in the album's brevity, encompassing just eight tracks.    … Expand

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82

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Sep 15, 2023
    80
    It gets a touch ploddy in the middle, but the motorik of Shanty and electric pulse of Chained To A Cloud channel sanguine sunshine. Thriving. [Oct 2023, p.85]
  2. Dusted Magazine
    Sep 7, 2023
    50
    It amounts to a frustrating end to a frustrating record, one where some great sounds and ideas aren’t fully worked through into wholly successful songs.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Sep 7, 2023
    77
    Even the love songs feel lonelier, the landscape more unforgiving. A good Slowdive song has always felt like two lovers huddling together for warmth. But on everything is alive, the forces conspiring against the star-crossed lovers feel more menacing and specific.
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