It's 2024 and I here I am again watching this video. My wife and I are having a discussion about shoegaze while we are drinking at a bar. Glad to see you are still putting out videos.
It is refreshing to know someone else who listens to Blind Mr. Jones. To know another Black Man who enjoys shoegaze music. You are discussing bands only I seem to enjoy. My friends are clueless about this great genre. We would have fun swapping stories and thoughts.
And again we must take into account that taste good or bad is not universal. I can imagine they weren't able to create the hypnotic effect of the music live. I still love their first album.
I love shoegaze but didn't really appreciate it until recently. Verve's a storm in heaven was the first one I heard but recently I found a band called ninth paradise on youtube and the sounds incredible. It's an amazingly catchy genre
i just stumbled upon this and i really enjoyed watching this. this guy is just showcasing stuff and talking about it and saying what he wants to, awesome.
i too am a black male... i'm also a Hip-Hop artist... the song that inspired me to do any type of music was "When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine... another black guy introduced it to me in 1998... BLEW MY MIND. I'd never heard of the genre of shoegaze and it was like a baptisms. Look, thats the great thing about music, it opens your mind and emotions to new levels and people that dont listen to different types of music are only denying themselves no matter the color. one.
Ugh! Yes......blind mr jones where so underrated ......this record is so gorgeous , I love your breakdown of the genre and how it's on a continuum and super emotional
The magic of music and youtube. I went from blasting huge stoner rock sounds from Fu Manchu to watching this review to listening to the Blind Mr Jones album posted here. I say thank you, I was in dire need of new sounds.
Shoegaze is a style I'm just getting into, but I'm loving everything I hear so far, it's definitely becoming one of my favourite genres. I love your passion!
I'm a child of the late 80's early 90's so this has brought on some memories for me.I picked up a cassette in a charity shop some years ago,it's called Precious and I think it was a charity release for an animal charity.Anyway it featured the likes of Pale Saints,House of Love,Suede,The Wonder Stuff,Lush etc.Some of the UK and Ireland viewers might be familiar with this release I think it dates from ,92.
Blind Mr Jones are a great great band, Stereo Musicale and Tatooine are two of the greatest albums from the Shoegaze era! Nice to see that someone else appreciates the great See See Rider also, another overlooked Scottish band!
Black Metallic is a magical song. I think it is the song that actually got me into shoegaze back in the 90s. I love that you mentioned The Cure!!! Nobody ever thinks of The Cure when it comes to shoegaze sounding songs. Fascination Street comes to mind whenever I think of shoegaze. Or One Hundred Years from Pornography.
Dude, u are as dope as it gets! I'm looking at all these vinyl collection of yours like a straight man looking at her beloved one. I'm jealous, lol! I fucking love Shoegaze. *Blind Mr. Jones* is sure one of the most underrated Shoegaze band, ever!
I found a Moose CD single a couple of years ago and it sounded great. I was wondering how they didn't get any airplay on radio stations at the time, 1990's. Another shoegazey find at a thrift store was a band out of Detroit called Majesty Crush. They have a shoegazey sound but an unusual set of lyrics for that kind of music.
Wow!!!! Blind Mr. Jones is so great! Loving that! I know what you mean about the term "shoegaze." SO much can go under that. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the band Black Tambourine, which I consider shoegaze, but others consider "tween pop" - does it matter? They are just incredible, and that's what matters....
Thank you dereckvon, because of your videos I have been introduced to a world of only good bands/artists A lot of records that I will never forget in my life
Very informative. I love it when you break down a certain genre of music if I may and go to it. I agree Blind Mr's bass guitarist and keyboards are very reminiscent of eighties Cure. Rob/Boston
I hear ya, dereckvon. I felt that blind mr jones as soon as it started building up, pretty powerful stuff. And my,my, what a serious collection of akin music you're acquiring! Proud of ya and especially for the respect and acknowledgement of the British bands, you're a Legend!
Thanks!! from a shoegaze afficianado who is your same age. You touched on many favs of mine and turned me on too a healthy dose of bands i havnt heard as well. Derek, please search Alison's Halo label is burnt hair.Again thanks i feel like i know you like an old friend
Just what I needed today. Thanks. I'm glad you show cds. The vinyl is certainly funner to look at but I would not have learned about Blind Mr Jones without that cd. You even played a file from your computer the other day and mentioned the band and I was writing it down. My list is ridiculous.
Haha..vining with you on the Blind Mr Jones..Neil Halstead from Slowdive had some input with them,bit I can't remember what.Seefeel's first album is def shoegaze,and expensive to get on vinyl.Moose I saw at the Marqee in London,Jack being a favourite track of mine.Theres no denying Boo Radleys,some fantastic tracks on both those albums you showed..Thesecretflowers is Anthony(infinitegroove)..take care
It's 2024 and I here I am again watching this video. My wife and I are having a discussion about shoegaze while we are drinking at a bar. Glad to see you are still putting out videos.
this video is comfy
This guy is very genuine and knowledgeable. Respect!
He said "I find this music to be completely full of soul" ....damn straight. Me too!!!
I discovered a few new bands from your post. Thank you sir!!!!
I really like this guy, great taste in music and his voice is great to listen to. He's like the Morgan Freeman of good music.
I agree with that statement.
I wish you were my dad
cborgioni Mine too
It is refreshing to know someone else who listens to Blind Mr. Jones. To know another Black Man who enjoys shoegaze music. You are discussing bands only I seem to enjoy. My friends are clueless about this great genre. We would have fun swapping stories and thoughts.
Are you into Arizona's Half String?
You, Sir.. have the best taste in music in the world.
If you were my neighbor I’d be politely intruding every day to listen to that vinyl.
2:18 you've summed up my feelings exactly. Thank you for introducing me to Blind Mr. Jones - almost 8 years ago now!
I sensed a kindred spirit immediately.
i agree about the soul part, shoegaze is like the blues, full of soul
But is it as full of soul as... SOUL?
Love shoegaze, never heard of
Blind Mr Jones , but thank you for sharing this because they sound lovely ✌️
You're a delight, you're profoundly well informed, and you have fantastic taste! Thanks for spreading the gospel!
Lilys were one of my favorite shoegaze bands from the early 90's...along with Chapterhouse.
Wow!! Thank you! Blind Mr Jones is amazing!
For Against are one of the greatest unsung bands (esp out of the US). Looks like reissues are imminent on the Captured Tracks label
And again we must take into account that taste good or bad is not universal. I can imagine they weren't able to create the hypnotic effect of the music live. I still love their first album.
oh I love this, thank you Dereck
Yes I agree British music has evolved to another dimension. I like your style!
I love shoegaze but didn't really appreciate it until recently. Verve's a storm in heaven was the first one I heard but recently I found a band called ninth paradise on youtube and the sounds incredible. It's an amazingly catchy genre
Blind Mr Jones...never heard of em but thanks for the heads up
...and that collection, sweet Jesus
Love you dude! You are a friggin' shoegazer ... From start to finish...Airiel , damn...
+Cyrus Budd love airiel! !!
YES AIRIEL!
Awesome video, I take my hat off to you, sir. Toodlepip
Thanks for the recommendation
Jesus! You just mentioned SeeFeel! You have AMAZING taste, sir.
Misunderstood. I haven't abandoned the music. Still burns in my heart. I meant abandon as in following as a trend. I still listen to what I love.
i just stumbled upon this and i really enjoyed watching this. this guy is just showcasing stuff and talking about it and saying what he wants to, awesome.
Blind Mr Jones sounds great!! I will check them out for sure, Thanks.
your my spiritual musical uncle.......great shout for blind mr jones!
Interesting stuff. +1 The Boo Radleys
Dereck you stay well.a much needed old soul...
so happy i found this page!!
You sir are awesome.
Great video and great collection!
i too am a black male... i'm also a Hip-Hop artist... the song that inspired me to do any type of music was "When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine... another black guy introduced it to me in 1998... BLEW MY MIND. I'd never heard of the genre of shoegaze and it was like a baptisms. Look, thats the great thing about music, it opens your mind and emotions to new levels and people that dont listen to different types of music are only denying themselves no matter the color. one.
Anybody with a vinyl collection like yours ill listen to when it comes to finding new beautiful sounds. Your my hero bro.
I could listen to you talk about music for hours, man.
this dude is really cool.
This guy.
Just bought the complete blind mr Jones cd set thanks to this video. I love Catherine Wheel and Slowdive and so these sound super good!
Ugh! Yes......blind mr jones where so underrated ......this record is so gorgeous , I love your breakdown of the genre and how it's on a continuum and super emotional
Thank you for opening me up to so many great and obscure shoegaze bands!
Oh wow someone who knows Blind Mr Jones! I knew them from Marlow, UK
Man you have great taste in music yes yes MUSIC. So much stuff out that is without shame calling themselves music or musicians
And also ty for introducing me into a couple other bands
The magic of music and youtube. I went from blasting huge stoner rock sounds from Fu Manchu to watching this review to listening to the Blind Mr Jones album posted here. I say thank you, I was in dire need of new sounds.
Great call on Blind Mr Jones. I actually have a pretty mint copy of it on vinyl
This is FANTASTIC coverage! A great find.
lovely
Well said my friend
I knew you were going to chime in first on this one Stevie. You are the shoegaze king of the VC~
Rob/Boston
Check out Whirr especially their LP Distressor, a great modern shoegaze band.
totally agree, shoegaze sounds like distorted Beatles on 16rpm
You're legendary
I love For Against! Going to check out Blind Mr. Jones.
great video and reviews!
Shoegaze is a style I'm just getting into, but I'm loving everything I hear so far, it's definitely becoming one of my favourite genres. I love your passion!
I think out of all the bands I've learned through you, Blind Mr. Jones is my favorite. And I agree; it does feel completely full of soul
amazing analysis👍
This is a rad video.
Damn, those were some good suggestions, I'm a massive Shoegaze fan but I've never heard of Blind Mr Jones, Amp or See See Rider before
I'm a child of the late 80's early 90's so this has brought on some memories for me.I picked up a cassette in a charity shop some years ago,it's called Precious and I think it was a charity release for an animal charity.Anyway it featured the likes of Pale Saints,House of Love,Suede,The Wonder Stuff,Lush etc.Some of the UK and Ireland viewers might be familiar with this release I think it dates from ,92.
Blind Mr Jones are a great great band, Stereo Musicale and Tatooine are two of the greatest albums from the Shoegaze era! Nice to see that someone else appreciates the great See See Rider also, another overlooked Scottish band!
Black Metallic is a magical song. I think it is the song that actually got me into shoegaze back in the 90s. I love that you mentioned The Cure!!! Nobody ever thinks of The Cure when it comes to shoegaze sounding songs. Fascination Street comes to mind whenever I think of shoegaze. Or One Hundred Years from Pornography.
❤️💗💙
Pale Saints
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Derrick learning a lot about music never knew about so thank u . manic and your voice stills calming down u da man
WOW...YOu Are a true trooper...Great to find the music I love appreciated by other people...I too see British Music as a continium...
Thankyou Sir for introducing me to Blind Mr. Jones. The first song you played floored me. I HAD to find out what that was!
Dude, u are as dope as it gets! I'm looking at all these vinyl collection of yours like a straight man looking at her beloved one. I'm jealous, lol!
I fucking love Shoegaze. *Blind Mr. Jones* is sure one of the most underrated Shoegaze band, ever!
I found a Moose CD single a couple of years ago and it sounded great. I was wondering how they didn't get any airplay on radio stations at the time, 1990's. Another shoegazey find at a thrift store was a band out of Detroit called Majesty Crush. They have a shoegazey sound but an unusual set of lyrics for that kind of music.
I just love the frankness in the way you express your opinion, Andy. Much respect.
You are my Hero, Sir...
Some amazing tipps! Thank you!
I like it but well but haven't gotten deep into it for quite awhile. As such, it is the sort of thing that inspires me to play more than listen.
wonderful knowledge of the music scene,and an amazing collection of albums
This is someone which knows and a real music lover in his blood. Salute you Sir.
It's so cool to see an older gentleman into this.
dude my favorite of all time is old starflyer 59 there silver album and there gold album
Wow!!!! Blind Mr. Jones is so great! Loving that! I know what you mean about the term "shoegaze." SO much can go under that. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the band Black Tambourine, which I consider shoegaze, but others consider "tween pop" - does it matter? They are just incredible, and that's what matters....
Oh wow, i think i've come to the right place on youtube to learn something about music.
saw the collection and i instantly subscribed, very nice!
Your knowledge of bands of any given genre is impressive.
Blind Mr Jones are great! Im also very glad to have found your channel.
I just don't have any Boos on vinyl. They were great.
Thank you dereckvon, because of your videos I have been introduced to a world of only good bands/artists
A lot of records that I will never forget in my life
I do Dave, you were a lucky kid.
Very informative. I love it when you break down a certain genre of music if I may and go to it. I agree Blind Mr's bass guitarist and keyboards are very reminiscent of eighties Cure.
Rob/Boston
Thanks for the tips! Gonna check some of these band out! :)
I hear ya, dereckvon. I felt that blind mr jones as soon as it started building up, pretty powerful stuff. And my,my, what a serious collection of akin music you're acquiring! Proud of ya and especially for the respect and acknowledgement of the British bands, you're a Legend!
Thanks! I thought knew a lot of shoegaze bands, but I never knew about Blind Mr.Jones. I have to hear more music by that band.
I hope you’re still around my friend. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos.
Thanks!! from a shoegaze afficianado who is your same age. You touched on many favs of mine and turned me on too a healthy dose of bands i havnt heard as well. Derek, please search Alison's Halo label is burnt hair.Again thanks i feel like i know you like an old friend
Just what I needed today. Thanks.
I'm glad you show cds. The vinyl is certainly funner to look at but I would not have learned about Blind Mr Jones without that cd.
You even played a file from your computer the other day and mentioned the band and I was writing it down. My list is ridiculous.
Haha..vining with you on the Blind Mr Jones..Neil Halstead from Slowdive had some input with them,bit I can't remember what.Seefeel's first album is def shoegaze,and expensive to get on vinyl.Moose I saw at the Marqee in London,Jack being a favourite track of mine.Theres no denying Boo Radleys,some fantastic tracks on both those albums you showed..Thesecretflowers is Anthony(infinitegroove)..take care
Autumn's Grey Solace! I love that you mentioned them. Absolutely wonderful band.
never heard of BLIND MR JONES, but i'm loving what i'm hearing and it's on the cherry red label so can't go wrong. the hunt begins. thanks!
Airiel are still here and making new music!
A great Shoegaze track indeed. Thanks for playing it!
Thanks.
watching this was like therapy