Split

Lush - Split
Critic Score
Based on 5 reviews
1994 Ratings: #162 / 433
User Score
Based on 288 ratings
1994 Rank: #82
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CRITIC REVIEWS

90
AllMusic

Not necessarily a comeback but certainly a legitimizing stunner, the record prevented the band from being lost amidst the bunker of form-over-function dream pop bands. Split shattered every negative aspect of those failed acts with flying colors. A fantastic record within any realm.

82
Pitchfork

At a crucial midpoint between the beginning and the end, 1994's Split documents the band reaching beyond the shoegaze mold but not yet pandering to pop appeal. By all accounts a difficult process that involved repeated attempts at a final mix, Split benefits from the turmoil.

avalynalvvays
91

I woke up sucking on a lemon

SnowyFighter
82

Lush in fucking deed

On my Shoegaze journey I’m very happy to have blessed my ears with this album. This whole album mostly shows a more more energetic side to the genre with a few exceptions, but I think it works super well. A ton of great hooks and instrumental ideas. it reminds me a TON of Cocteau Twins. That isn’t a bad thing it’s just warily similar. Blackout is super energetic and fun, Kiss Chase has an amazing lead riff and Lit Up has my favorite chord progression of ... read more

Houdanny
71

I honestly find myself returning to this album more than I do that of Spooky. I get that Spooky has the more definitive Shoegaze sound that people love, but the melodies and overall cohesion on their sophomore album I find to be an improvement.

Standout: Starlust
Favs: Hypocrite, Lit-up, Desire Lines, Kiss Chase, Light From a dead Star, Never-Never
Least fav: Invisible Man

Irissssssssssss
100

Lush finally managed to perfect their songs taking the sugary sweet vocals and combining them with a more noisy atmosphere with a both bright and more dark, gothic sound to it. It’s so goddamn consistent, as always with Lush, but it has its fair amount of variety, like with doing more perfect baggy on Lovelife and them even delving into slowcore on Desire Lines. This is like the perfect indie take on shoegaze imo, and so far Lush’s best work (although Gala still has their best song, ... read more

John_Torque
95

This is a fantastic album. Lush has more of a pop sound than similar bands, with prominent vocals and shorter songs. The two longer songs on here, Desire Lines and Never-Never are both highlights though. The group manages to make these songs feel really atmospheric and not overly meandering. There are so many cool riffs and vibes on here. Uptempo tracks like Blackout and Starlust are mixed with more relaxed songs such as Desire Lines and When I Die, keeping the album interesting and fresh all ... read more

nnofficial
72

split can easily trigger anemoia in me with classic production reminiscent of its time. the problem is that most of these songs tend to drag on for far too long without introducing anything more than a cool chorus or riff, which makes the entire album pretty tedious to get through at times.

favs: hypocrite // ♡ desire lines // lit up
least favs: lovelife // never-never // starlust // when i die

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Track List

1Light From A Dead Star
3:17
89
2Kiss Chase
3:17
86
3Blackout
3:06
82
4Hypocrite
2:53
88
5Lovelife
3:56
82
6Desire Lines
7:39
94
7The Invisible Man
2:16
79
8Undertow
4:58
88
9Never-Never
8:05
91
10Lit Up
4:01
84
11Starlust
4:32
86
12When I Die
4:21
89
Total Length: 52 minutes
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