Episode 88. Lush & The Darling Buds

English pop had gone through another musical enhancement in the early 90's. New bands were following the lead of Iris band My Bloody Valentine by emulating their dense guitar sounds generated by their array of effect pedals that they constantly employed. Musicians would look down on to their pedalboards and utilize every conceivable effect they could add to a song. The result was an intense audio sound with a wash of sonic enhancement to the music. The musicians constantly looked down to their pedalboards as they pressed down on their many available effects. They didn't attempt to engage with the audience in any meaningful way. They kept looking down on the floor and they didn't bother to be showmen on stage. The sound was the thing along with the atmosphherics the pedals created. The English press sarcastically dubbed this the "Shoegaze movement. Here in America it was referenced as "Dream Pop". Many bands updated their sound to include elements of Shoegaze and two distinct bands released albums that were heavily influenced by the new sound. 30 years ago in 1992, the band Lush released "Gala" and "Spooky" that further defined the genre.  The Darling Buds released their album "Erotica" and expanded on the critical and commercial fortunes of the new sound. We will be listening to these two great bands that alternated between heavy guitar sounds and gentle melodic and ethereal sounds. Please have a look at these special interest sites.If you would, please make a donation of love and hope to St. Jude Children's HospitalMake an impact on the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)Get your Vegan Collagen Gummies from Earth & Elle, available thru Amazon at this link.Amazon.com: Earth & Elle Vegan Collagen Gummies - Non-GMO Biotin Gummies, Vitamin A, E, C - Plant Based Collagen Supplements for Healthier Hair, Skin, Nails - 60 Chews of Orange Flavored Gummies, Made in USA : Health & HouseholdKathy Bushnell Website for Emily Muff bandHome | Kathy Bushnell | Em & MooListen to previous shows at the main webpage at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1329053Pamela Des Barres Home page for books, autographs, clothing and online writing classes.Pamela Des Barres | The Official Website of the Legendary Groupie and Author (pameladesbarresofficial.com)Listen to more music by Laurie Larson at:Home | Shashké Music and Art (laurielarson.net)View the most amazing paintings by Marijke Koger-Dunham (Formally of the 1960's artists collective, "The Fool").Psychedelic, Visionary and Fantasy Art by Marijke Koger (marijkekogerart.com)For unique Candles have a look at Stardust Lady's Etsy shopWhere art and armor become one where gods are by TwistedByStardust (etsy.com)For your astrological chart reading, contact Astrologer Tisch Aitken at:https://www.facebook.com/AstrologerTisch/Tarot card readings by Kalinda available atThe Mythical MuSupport the showPlease feel free to donate or Tip Jar the show at my Venmo account@jessie-DelgadoII