You get a sense with swervedriver, particularly on their second album, that you are standing on a precipice, being pushed closer to the edge with. The album gave them their most successful single, duel nmes single of the week, for which a music video was released. Producers and enthusiasts agree that mezcal should be sipped neat or in a cocktail, never as a shot, but its less clear what glassware or vessel to use. Raise and mezcal head september tour by bradsears on june 5, 2017 july 2, 2018 in 20, swervedriver performed their debut album, raise, in its entirety in australia and the uk and then went on to record the bands highly acclaimed fifth album, i wasnt born to lose you, released in march 2015. Mezcal head us extended version, an album by swervedriver on spotify. They incorporated a harder rock vibe, elements of psychedelia, and 80s college indie rock. An amazing accomplishment, for those of us that live and love mezcal, we finally have a book, the best book on this beautiful artisan spirit, and a playful yet responsible thesis of the history, lore, and science that infuses every bottle. All certified mezcal will also have a green and white circular comercom seal on the label. In 1993, swervedriver reemerged with the core of adam franklin and jimmy hartridge, along with newly recruited drummer jez hindmarsh a. Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on amazon. Mezcal head released to the public in 1993 on uks famous creation records, home to contemporaries like my bloody valentine, teenage fanclub, and oasis. Uk shoegaze vets swervedriver will be on tour in september playing their first two albums 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head in full.
We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. There have been suggestions in the media that mezcal might its big breakthrough any moment now, and burst onto the international drinks scene like tequila did in the early 1990s, becoming the favourite sip of the glitterati, being mentioned in hiphop songs, and getting a visible profile in hot movies. Mezcal head, an album by swervedriver on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Following their 1991 debut raise an album which loosely drew out a sound hazy and rough around the edges with mezcal head, the oxford fourpiece seized on that sound and distilled it, creating a tight collection of songs which lurched with enough dirgy distortion to hook in fans of the exploding grunge scene, but remained lush. Swervedriver last train to satansville hd mezcal head. Swervedriver girl on a motorbike hd mezcal head 1993. Inspired by the mysterious past of ilegals origin, i set out to create a library of imagery that hinted at a sense of place with glimpses into its hidden world. Swervedriver reformed in 2008 for a tour, and mezcal head and 1991s raise were reissued earlier this year. The songs on 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head, swervedriver s first two albums, are filled almost to the point of obsession with carcrash fetishism, twisted metal, hot pavement, gunplay, and. A new album future ruins is released in january 2019.
All mezcal must be bottled at point of origin and cannot be shipped out of the country in bulk as is allowed with mixto tequila. You dont need me to tell you that things didnt exactly pan out that way. Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on. Swervedriver biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Following the traditional and artisanal production methods, bosscal refuses to use chemical products or make alterations that may affect the true essence and flavor of highquality mezcal. This tee is produced using the latest direct to garment print technology. On each of the dates on the tour, the shoegaze legends will be performing both 1991. Mezcal head us extended version by swervedriver on spotify. Adam and jimmy both perform bass on the album as they were left. Made from a base of 100% espadin agave grown in santiago matalan, oaxaca, this mezcal is aged for three year. Swervedrivermost overlooked band of the 90s, a playlist by kevin frey on spotify 3 2 comments pete doherty allegedly decked by.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Thank you to patrick keeler, roe peterhans and sarah stawski for help on the posters. Swervedriver to perform both raise and mezcal head on tour. Before you place the order through our paypal account, send us an email to orders at and well get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. The salt oaxaca is the heart of mezcal country, where the pungent booze is made from the same plant as tequila by. Its easy to get sucked into swervedrivers sweeping, panoramic guitar rock. If you require the label tequila or mezcal on your label, we can import either from mexico, or we can create your own agave product. Swervedriver are an english alternative rock band formed in oxford in 1989 around core members adam franklin and jimmy hartridge. Stream tracks and playlists from mezcal sound system on your desktop or mobile device. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The salt oaxaca is the heart of mezcal country, where the.
Mezcal head is a blissful noise right from the getgo and barely lets up. Swervedriver raise mezcal head reissues second motion buy it from insound in the postgrunge nadir of the early nineties swervedrivers first two albums 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head should have sealed their reputation as one of the finest british bands of the era. Saw the show last night here in portland out at edgefield and got to see the rock and roll up close. Swervedriver mezcal head album cover grunge look t shirt. Swervedriver stood out amongst their shoegaze brethren. The result is a quality image that wont fade or crack. Swervedriver is a band formed in 1989 in oxford, england. Listen free to swervedriver mezcal head us extended version for seeking heat, duel and more. Citrus distillers can help create your own mezcal brand that you can sell in the states or export to other countries. From a ritualistic regional tradition, the custom of drinking mezcal has spread. Jan 23, 2018 the good, the bad and the ugly the danish national symphony orchestra live duration.
Damn cool, comfortable tee produced in north america. Bosscal mezcal joven is hand selected and produced by a 4th generation mezcalero in collaboration with the bosscal team. Following their 1991 debut raise an album which loosely drew out a sound hazy and rough around the edges with mezcal head, the oxford fourpiece seized on that sound and distilled it, creating a tight collection of songs which lurched with enough dirgy distortion to hook in fans of the exploding grunge scene, but remained lush and. The other good songs on this cd make it worth even more. The songs on 1991s raise and 1993s mezcal head, swervedrivers first two albums, are filled almost to the point of obsession with carcrash fetishism, twisted metal, hot pavement, gunplay, and. Swervedriver has just announced a new set of fall tour dates during which theyll be performing some of their classic albums. The only minor flaws are that some of the songs seem to go on a little too long, and some of the really good songs on the second half of the lp arent quite as breathtaking as the first half. An innovation that brings mezcal making into the future, sonication creates molecular harmony in the mezcal through ultrasonic vibration, the liquid is transformed into a uniform product, where every sip contains every complex note.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. Here are three women blazing a trail in the redhot mezcal. Mezcal head is their second album, originally released in 1993. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. On mezcal head, the oxford quartet creates such a vivid feeling of driving through. The album turned out to be one of the hottest albums in 1993 and was recognized a. Jun 29, 2017 americas growing taste for mezcal is good for mexicos small producers. Mezcal head is slowly climbing to the top of my summer list. Tequila, on the other hand, is a type of mezcal that moved from a pure expression of the mexican terroir of tequila to an expression of the colonization and.
Americas growing taste for mezcal is good for mexicos. Its easy to get sucked into swervedriver s sweeping, panoramic guitar rock. Mezcal is a very pure reflection of terroir, the expression of the plants genetics interacting with the characteristics of geography, geology and climate of a given place. Riedel, in partnership with zignum, has annouced the relase of a snifter specifically for drinking mezcal. With mezcal head, swervedriver brilliantly make the point that shoegaze, despite its name and reputation, doesnt have to be bashful. Swervedriver mezcal head lyrics and tracklist genius. Women have always been a part of the mezcal industry, but rarely in the spotlight. The album includes their most successful single duel, which was awarded nmes single of the week. Kimo sabe mezcal believes that the key to creating a strong mezcal ecosystem is through collaboration and blend. The good, the bad and the ugly the danish national symphony orchestra live duration. As an added bonus, 1992s breakthrough single, never lose that feeling a harbinger of mezcal head s greatness, is added to the u. The snifter is the traditional brandycognac glass that is bowl shaped with a wide body and narrow rim.
On mezcal head, the oxford quartet creates such a vivid feeling of driving through the desert at night that you can almost see the cactuses rushing by. Americas growing taste for mezcal is good for mexicos small producers. Its an exhilarating and sometimes turbulent joyride, but its always worth it. The band went on hiatus in 1998 before reforming in. Jun 05, 2017 swervedriver has just announced a new set of fall tour dates during which theyll be performing some of their classic albums. Swervedriver are an english alternative rock band formed in oxford in 1989 around core members adam franklin and jimmy hartridge mezcal head is their second album, originally released in 1993. Mov has reissued this lp and the first 1500 copies will come as a special mezcal colored vinyl with a cool booklet to boot. Swervedriver play raise and mezcal head live in orlando, a few videos. Mezcal that was aged in barrels prior to certification in 2005 is not allowed for sale or export. When swervedrivers debut and sophomore albums raise and mezcal head were remastered and expanded in 2008, fans and critics alike were given a timely reminder of their harddriving qualities. Read page 2 of the help me make a simpletasty mezcal cocktail.
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