Long Division

by Low

Released: May 23, 1995

Slowcore, dream pop

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"Long Division" is the second studio album by the American indie rock band Low, released in 1995. The album showcases Low's unique approach to songwriting, emphasizing restraint and subtlety to create a sense of intimacy and depth. The album builds upon the band's minimalist aesthetic, characterized by slow tempos, sparse instrumentation, and haunting vocal harmonies.

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With its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, "Long…

With its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, "Long Division" delves into themes of isolation, longing, and emotional struggle.

Tracks like "Violence" and "Shame" exemplify the band's…

Tracks like "Violence" and "Shame" exemplify the band's ability to evoke powerful emotions through understated arrangements and haunting melodies.

"Long Division" solidified Low's reputation as pioneers of…

"Long Division" solidified Low's reputation as pioneers of slowcore and established them as one of the most influential bands in the indie rock scene of the 1990s.

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Violence

Tracks like "Violence" and "Shame" exemplify the band's ability to evoke powerful emotions through understated arrangements and haunting melodies.

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"Long Division" is the second studio album by the American indie rock band Low, released in 1995. The album builds upon the band's minimalist aesthetic, characterized by slow tempos, sparse instrumentation, and haunting vocal harmonies. With its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, "Long Division" delves into themes of isolation, longing, and emotional struggle. The album showcases Low's unique approach to songwriting, emphasizing restraint and subtlety to create a sense of intimacy and depth. Tracks like "Violence" and "Shame" exemplify the band's ability to evoke powerful emotions through understated arrangements and haunting melodies. "Long Division" solidified Low's reputation as pioneers of slowcore and established them as one of the most influential bands in the indie rock scene of the 1990s.