Canadian shoegaze
back when he used to be decent
The 12-song retrospective "1991" highlights the period when the original Smashing Orange lineup gained international cachet and critical attention thanks to a glorious reception from the London scene centered around bands such as Ride, Lush, and My Bloody Valentine, and trendsetting publications like NME and Melody Maker. Originally released in the UK on the Native Records label, these recordings were never released in the US. Smashing Orange were just as majestic as Ride and My Bloody Valentine, but rocked EVEN harder, often channeling an intensity similar to '60s garage rock legends like The Chocolate Watchband and The Electric Prunes.