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    Starflyer 59 — She's The Queen cover

    Starflyer 59

    She's The Queen

    (1994)

    Reviewed by Roadrunner

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    Label Tooth & Nail RecordsSalt #24Winter 1995
    alternative rockdream popshoegaze

    If you are one of the few poor souls who have not yet discovered Starflyer 59, get this, it's cheaper & almost as long as the LP but just as great. The title song & "She Was My Sweetheart" are new & continue the mesmerizing feeling of the debut. The "Joy Electric dub mix of Blue Collar Love" is decidedly Depeche Mode. New songs "Canary Row", "Salinas" & "The Drop" from the 7" are all produced by Blood (the Mortal guys). "Monterey" & "Droned" are redone even more relaxed & Twin Peaks like. Churn the guitars. Must must must.

    Other coverage for this album

    Heaven's Metal #52Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThe kings of drone rock are back with a heavier sound than last time. Hearing Starflyer's music real loud helps make sense of what they're doing. They kind of emit a groove that pulsates like a heartbeat with guitar feedback just a breath away. If you ever want to grab your emotions and bring them down, Starflyer is the perfect band to do it. Instead of the knockout punch that doomy metal uses,…

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