This past April, the iconic Boston shoegaze band Drop Nineteens had their first performance in 30 years. They are set to launch a series of tour dates this fall, highlighted by their participation in Austin’s notable Levitation Festival in November, which aligns with the release of their first new album in thirty years. This reunion is truly exciting! Today, Drop Nineteens revealed plans to officially release their long-forgotten 1991 album, aptly named 1991. The initial single, “Daymom,” is now available for listening.
Initially called Mayfield, 1991 was meant to be Drop Nineteens’ debut album, but they opted to discard it in favor of their acclaimed album Delaware, which came out the following year. While it’s great they released Delaware, after their split in 1993 following the second album National Coma, we had to wait a long time to hear from them again. Although some bootleg versions of Mayfield circulated, the remastered 1991 will be the first time these tracks are accessible (legally) on physical formats and streaming services.
While Delaware showcased Drop Nineteens’ unique sound, “Daymom” offers a glimpse into their musical evolution. The track is less abrasive and leans more toward the style of their contemporaries like Ride and Slowdive, featuring six minutes of mesmerizing guitar feedback paired with ethereal, layered vocals. It truly embodies an ethereal quality. Check out the track and the album’s tracklist below.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Mayfield”
02 “Shannon Waves”
03 “Kissing The Sea”
04 “Snowbird”
05 “Another Summer”
06 “Daymom”
07 “Song For JJ”
08 “Back In Our Old Bed”
09 “Soapland”
1991 will be released on February 7 through Wharf Cat.
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