Into the Groovy #74 - "Phased"

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Today's Into the Groovy (#74) takes us to England, home of All About Eve. Fronted by former Gene Loves Jezebel bassist Julianne Regan, All About Eve formed in 1984, becoming popular within the goth community. I've always assumed this was due to Regan's association with The Mission (she did the background vocals on "Severina,") because All About Eve were more of a folksy band than a goth group. In 1992, however, the band re-invented themselves as a shoegazer outfit, releasing their final studio album, Ultraviolet. Ultraviolet's lead-off tune, "Phased," is a lovely combination of shoegazer and dream-pop. Regan's vocals are as sweet and dreamy as ever, and one of my favorite guitarist's, Marty Willson-Piper (The Church) provides some great shoegaze riffs. All About Eve never charted in the States, but "Phased" was a minor hit in the UK, peaking at #38. I rank it among the best work the band ever did.