In '88 the clerk at the record store saw that I was into Joy Division and so he pulled down a copy of "Swirl, It Swings" EP and said, "You gotta listen to this". I took the EP home and couldn't stop listening to it.
Never was able to find this in record stores when I was a crazy Lowlife obsessed goth in my 20's in Boston Massachusetts, back in the 1990's. So funny to hear it now that I'm almost 50. I got into them from Diminuendo which blew me away and is still my favorite. Also like the one with the EAster Island statues all over it, Godhead? Some good tracks on that one. Then I bought the one with Big Fat Funky Whale, which came out sometime around 91...San Antorium, and really loved it. Then, I could never find anything else by them since. Really pleased that YouTUbe has allowed me to rediscover their earlier tracks. Good Gothic rock, from a group of Scottish guys, including bassist Will Heggie, who started out with the Cocteau Twins, another all time favourite band of mine. You can hear the similarities. Long live Lowlife!
Been in Goth all my life and is the most beautiful music ever. Specially all the goth from 80s and 90's. Also when I was in high school met the most beautiful Victorian gothic girl ever. She was beautiful Just didn't know at the time should of married her damn.
A very good mixture of sounds/tones. I actually got Will Heggie co founder of Cocteau Twins to sign Garlands! but yes.. this is a decent mixture of Garlands Cocteau Twins, The Chameleons, Joy Division, blend of gothic and post - punk. C - 2023
Found a Dead Neighbours record at a flea market yesterday, was impressed with the sound so did some searching around and found Lowlife as well, so thanks for sharing, as seems records for both are usually almost impossible to find here in Belgium.
Not quite in "Rain", since it sounds like airy post-punk. But particularly on "Permanent Sleep", they display dreampop traits reminiscent of "Head Over Heels"-era Cocteau Twins.
Es una excelente banda 👌 muy fría se asemeja muchas su canciones sobre mí vida muy solitaria pero con está música me relajo un sonido q trae nostalgia el sonido de una banda de post punk / dreampop/ new wave
These more obscure records are great, it's like looking at the genesis of music that was to follow such as the Pixies and Nirvana. I'm not saying that Pixies/Nirvana were directly influenced by this album, I mean that the alternative musical landscape in the mid 80's led to music in the early 90's. Albums like this are like alternative music history lessons!
Yes, I agree, as many bands are influenced by what they heard five to ten years before, whether they admit it or not. This album itself is reminiscent of Joy Division and early Echo & the Bunnymen, amongst others.
I hear you, sometimes the visual aesthetic is so at odds with the quality of the music. There's a looot of music where I can't stand the artwork or even the artist lol but I can't resist the sound.
In '88 the clerk at the record store saw that I was into Joy Division and so he pulled down a copy of "Swirl, It Swings" EP and said, "You gotta listen to this". I took the EP home and couldn't stop listening to it.
Never was able to find this in record stores when I was a crazy Lowlife obsessed goth in my 20's in Boston Massachusetts, back in the 1990's. So funny to hear it now that I'm almost 50. I got into them from Diminuendo which blew me away and is still my favorite. Also like the one with the EAster Island statues all over it, Godhead? Some good tracks on that one. Then I bought the one with Big Fat Funky Whale, which came out sometime around 91...San Antorium, and really loved it. Then, I could never find anything else by them since. Really pleased that YouTUbe has allowed me to rediscover their earlier tracks. Good Gothic rock, from a group of Scottish guys, including bassist Will Heggie, who started out with the Cocteau Twins, another all time favourite band of mine. You can hear the similarities. Long live Lowlife!
hopefully you were able to snag some of the CD reissues from the early 2000's. it's a real challenge to find Godhead especially here in the U.S.
I love them in high schools. Made a shirt of lowlife. Thought I was a coolest kid in school.
Mine was stolen" by roommates.
Craig had the best baritone vocals.
Been in Goth all my life and is the most beautiful music ever. Specially all the goth from 80s and 90's. Also when I was in high school met the most beautiful Victorian gothic girl ever. She was beautiful Just didn't know at the time should of married her damn.
Definitely a kindred spirit to Chameleons, one of my favorite bands. I can’t wait to set aside some serious time to let this breathe.
The second track is definitely influenced by The Chameleons
These guys flew right by me, so glad to be here, right up my street🔥🔥
Another band I wish I could have seen. And I'm 50 and still Goth in my heart and soul. Cheers.
LOW LIFE , The Sound; The Chameleons, Joy division, IlikeTrains. Top 5.
Such a tragic loss' of what might have been.X
A band that achieved from its first recording an exquisite style. Highly recommend. Thanks for showing it.
Know this one dude?
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Remind me of kitchens of distinction.cool sound
A very good mixture of sounds/tones. I actually got Will Heggie co founder of Cocteau Twins to sign Garlands! but yes.. this is a decent mixture of Garlands Cocteau Twins, The Chameleons, Joy Division, blend of gothic and post - punk.
C - 2023
Excelente disco !!
Found a Dead Neighbours record at a flea market yesterday, was impressed with the sound so did some searching around and found Lowlife as well, so thanks for sharing, as seems records for both are usually almost impossible to find here in Belgium.
WILL ! Come back !
I know him!
I am so happy, at least we are 39, around the world. Fell less alone.
The way you held you're cigarette....between you're lips so ruby red
SO GOOD!!!!
I love this album
The song at 9:20 is beautiful.
Gallery Of Shame
Qué chingon disco.
De mi bandas favoritas
QUE BUEN DISCO!!!
🖤🖤🖤
Always loved Lowlife. Dunno if "dream pop" suits them tho
Just "The Dream"
Actually they are pretty post-punk in this album.
Goth-Shoegaze? Hey idk
Not quite in "Rain", since it sounds like airy post-punk. But particularly on "Permanent Sleep", they display dreampop traits reminiscent of "Head Over Heels"-era Cocteau Twins.
i like Sense Of Fondness
Wow that was some really great music! It sounds almost coldwave
Excelente canción de lowlife
1000th like and proud, 23;00 animo!
Esto es maravilloso ❤
Sonidos hermosos y líneas de bajo maravillosas sus cuerdas la voz ❤👌Rip (2010)🙏👍 Creig Lorentson
Es una excelente banda 👌 muy fría se asemeja muchas su canciones sobre mí vida muy solitaria pero con está música me relajo un sonido q trae nostalgia el sonido de una banda de post punk / dreampop/ new wave
Everest - это как высокая гора среди гитаристов
Album foda ... de tirar o fôlego 😍😍😍
These more obscure records are great, it's like looking at the genesis of music that was to follow such as the Pixies and Nirvana. I'm not saying that Pixies/Nirvana were directly influenced by this album, I mean that the alternative musical landscape in the mid 80's led to music in the early 90's. Albums like this are like alternative music history lessons!
Yes, I agree, as many bands are influenced by what they heard five to ten years before, whether they admit it or not.
This album itself is reminiscent of Joy Division and early Echo & the Bunnymen, amongst others.
Dude what? You’re way off.
The vocalist sounds like he influenced the vocalist of Black Swan Lane.
That's a great shout
let's get it
hoş
bueno bueno
This is one of those records that I wouldn't listen to just because of the cover. I should stop judging like this.
I think the cover is pretty cool
I hear you, sometimes the visual aesthetic is so at odds with the quality of the music. There's a looot of music where I can't stand the artwork or even the artist lol but I can't resist the sound.
why nobody knows this album
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Doob o clock
because i am one...musics better