Review
"Among My Swan" by Mazzy Star is a real treat for anyone who loves music that feels like a warm hug on a chilly night. It's got this stripped-down vibe that really lets Hope Sandoval's voice shine through. I can't get enough of tracks like "Disappear" and "I've Been Let Down" - they're so simple but pack such an emotional punch.
You can totally hear The Velvet Underground's influence on this album, especially in songs like "Rhymes of an Hour" and "Umbilical." It's like Mazzy Star took that classic sound and added their own dreamy twist to it. And let's talk about "Look on Down from the Bridge" - that song gives me goosebumps every time with its haunting organ and guitar work.
While it might not have been a chart-topper like their previous album, "Among My Swan" still made waves. "Flowers in December" even cracked the UK Top 40, which is pretty cool. I love how Mazzy Star stuck to their guns and focused on creating something true to their artistic vision rather than chasing mainstream success. It's a beautiful, introspective album that really shows off their unique sound. - Sienna
Artist Bio
Mazzy Star is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, best known for their moody blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and folk rock. Since debuting in 1990 with *She Hangs Brightly*, the group—led by vocalist Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback—gained major attention with “Fade Into You” from their 1993 album *So Tonight That I Might See*, a track that became an enduring fixture of ’90s alternative radio. They released four main studio albums and several EPs, often taking long breaks between projects, including a notable 17-year gap before 2013’s *Seasons of Your Day*. The band’s sound is marked by lush, atmospheric instrumentation and Sandoval’s wistful vocals, loosely aligning them with acts like Cocteau Twins, Slowdive, and My Bloody Valentine. Mazzy Star’s work, released through labels such as Capitol and their own Rhymes of an Hour Records, remains influential within the dream pop and indie rock scenes.
