Should...

I probably made a mistake in not including the often overlooked Should in the shoegaze compilation that I put together last month. It happens though, that and I only have so much room to work with. Regardless, I think I’ll make up for it today.

Should originally were called shiFt when they first formed in 1995. They later had to change it due to their being another band that was already established under that name. Oddly enough, I’ve posted about that band on this blog as well (see other Shift). Regardless, for those that may have missed out on this wonderful band, they managed to release a beautifully written EP and a full-length. Their EP A Folding Sieve is a major standout to me. Originally it was only seven tracks; however it was re-released in 2002 with seven more tracks that included the Own Two Feet 7 inch and a few unreleased tracks from the same time as the EP. The collection contains some pretty remarkable material that perfectly blends the ethereal qualities of dream-pop and the wall of noise like distortion of shoegaze.

Their full-length Feed Like Fishes, which was put out in 1998, isn’t terribly different however contained a bit more of a slowcore influence to it, sounding at times like Galaxie 500. Regardless, everything the band has put out to date is completely worth owning.

A Folding Sieve:
Should – Breathe Salt [MP3]
Should – Feels Like Morning [MP3]
Should – Merger (18th Dye cover) [MP3]

Feed Like Fishes:
Should – Sarah Missing [MP3]
Should – In Nine [MP3]

According to their labels website and their MySpace, the band is currently working on an album that is tentatively scheduled for some time in early 2007. So keep your eyes out for that one. In the meantime, you can pick up both of their main releases at Words on Music. I strongly recommend it.