Wikipedia says that shoegaze is a subgenre of indie and alternative rock characterised by ethereal soundscapes, obscured vocals, and extensive use of guitar effects and distortion, often producing an immersive "wall of sound," during which live musicians look down at their effects pedals (which is where the "shoegaze" name comes from).
The majority of shoegaze songs aren't that interesting to me, but a lot of them are
really
good!
Representative Shoegaze Songs
Here are some representative shoegaze songs (with my attempt at categorizing them).
Experience
them with your best headphones!
"Upbeat" Shoegaze Songs
Ceremony by Galaxie 500
Wheel by The High Violets
"Slow or Melancholy" Shoegaze Songs
Happy by Mazzy Star
Warmer by Widowspeak
"Psychedelic or Ethereal" Shoegaze Songs
Autopilot by Chatham Rise
These Shadows by Wooden Shjips
Instrumental Shoegaze Songs
Here are some really good instrumental shoegaze songs.
Experience
them with your best headphones!
All Through the Night by Emancipator
Somewhere I Belong by Gabor Szabo
Angel's Shotgun by Baltic Fleet
Monday-Paracetamol by Ulrich Schnauss
"Harder" Shoegaze Songs
If your taste is "harder,"
experience
these with your best headphones!
Comfort in Light by The High Violets
Spring and by Summer Fall by Blonde Redhead
Eventide by Chatham Rise
Harakiri by The Ponys
Sun Baby by The High Violets
Black Grease by The Black Angels
More Shoegaze Songs
Here are some more really good shoegaze songs, and there are plenty more out there!
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Experience
these with your best headphones!