My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine - 'Thorn' Live Performance from Polythetic, North London

North London

• In October 1988, My Bloody Valentine was in the midst of their early career phase, having just released their debut studio album, "Isn't Anything," a ... Read Full Description >

  In October 1988, My Bloody Valentine was in the midst of their early career phase, having just released their debut studio album, "Isn't Anything," a month prior, in November 1988. This album marked a significant departure in sound, blending noise pop and shoegaze elements that would later define the genre. The live recording of "Thorn" captures the band's raw energy and transformative sound during an era when they were still cultivating their identity within the burgeoning alternative music scene. Interestingly, at this stage, My Bloody Valentine was gaining a cult following, largely due to their innovative sound and layered guitar textures, which would later become iconic in the 1990s. The performance in North London encapsulated their early experimentation with dynamics and atmosphere, hinting at the groundbreaking work that would follow in their 1991 album, "Loveless."