Here is a seminal Czech experimental project formed in 1990 in Vyškov, initially emerging as a prominent voice in the European shoegaze movement. Their early work, exemplified by the 1993 album 'Swirl', was heavily influenced by the UK scene (Ride, My Bloody Valentine), leading to a John Peel Session.
As the decade progressed, the band underwent a significant sonic evolution, pivoting toward trip-hop and downtempo on the 1998 release 'Brooklyn Bank'. This era saw the introduction of French vocalist Valerie Chauvey and a shift toward less structured, more acoustic-leaning compositions. Their mid-to-late 90s output is notable for its integration of non-Western instrumentation, including Finnish harps and Nepalese percussion, which distinguished them from their more derivative contemporaries. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the raw guitar noise of the post-Velvet Revolution era and the sophisticated electronic experimentation of the late 90s Czech scene, influencing peers like Ohm Square and Nierika.
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