Highly regarded US duo featuring the soothing timbre of singer Hope Sandoval's textured voice and guitarist David Roback. The partners had begun working together on a projected album as Opal (under which name Roback had formerly operated). Previously, he had been a member of Paisley Underground legends the Rain Parade, and recorded the Rainy Day album with vocalists Susanna Hoffs (the Bangles) and Kendra Smith. He met Sandoval while she was part of female duo Going Home. Enjoying a profitable working relationship, Roback and Sandoval adopted the name Mazzy Star for their sessions together, which eventually resulted in a critically lauded debut album. They released a comeback album on Capitol Records in 1993 after an absence that was mourned by many rock critics. Various musicians were employed, but the core of the project remained Roback and Sandoval (who would also contribute to the Jesus And Mary Chain's "Sometimes Always" single). Contrary to expectations established by its forerunner, the resultant album included a cover version of the Stooges' "We Will Fall". Elsewhere, however, Roback's stinging lyrical poignancy and effortless song construction continued to hold sway. Among My Swan was a lo-fi excursion with Sandoval and Roback's latest songs sounding like a cross between the Cowboy Junkies and Neil Young. In the late 90s Sandoval worked with Colm O'Ciosoig (ex-My Bloody Valentine) on the Warm Inventions side project.
Mazzy Star
NME.com feature on Mazzy Star including news, reviews, biography, youtube video, audio, concerts, tour dates, photos, pictures, commentary, album reviews and live reviews and cool facts.
Mazzy Star News
STAR SIGN
The group are tipped to release a new album next year - and there's also a solo project from singer [b]Hope Sandoval[/b] on the way...
- Jun 9, 2000
Mazzy Star YouTube Videos
Into Dust, Mazzy Star (05:35)
check out brand new dublin based band VIC. at viconline.ie or some live videos in my favorites
Mazzy Star - Flowers in December (04:30)
the original music video of "flowers in december". for everyone who like mazzy star
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You (04:28)
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You Capitol USA (catalog) (P) 2005 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.
Mazzy Star Reviews
Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions : Bavarian Fruit Bread
Sleepy stuff from ex-Mazzy Star/MBV project...
- Dec 22, 2001
London N1 Union Chapel Theatre
[a]Mazzy Star[/a] still move mountains of turbulent emotions with amazing grace. While yawning.
- Jun 26, 2000
Mazzy Star Discography
Mazzy Star albums.
- She Hangs Brightly - 1990 (Rough Trade)
- So Tonight That I Might See - 1993 (Capitol)
- Among My Swan - 1996 (Capitol)







