Review
"So Tonight That I Might See" is the hypnotic second album from Mazzy Star, enveloping listeners in its dreamy and melancholic soundscape after its release in the fall of 1993. The band's most famous track, "Fade Into You," adds to the allure of the album with its chart-topping success and remains a hauntingly beautiful anthem to this day. With roots in alternative rock and 'dream' pop, the duo of David Roback and Hope Sandoval have certainly left their mark, extending their ethereal touch beyond their debut project, "She Hangs Brightly."
The album weaves a spell with its minimalist guitar strums and Sandoval's captivating vocals, offering a uniquely seductive experience to its listeners. Though not every critic was swept away, with some suggesting a sense of monotony setting in after multiple listens, the album achieved platinum status a couple of years after release and stands as the band's crown jewel. Its enduring appeal is clear, and the emotional and atmospheric depths it explores have influenced a breadth of artists over the years, ensuring that "So Tonight That I Might See" continues to resonate long after its initial whispers in the '90s. - Courtney
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.
