In 1991, My Bloody Valentine released one of modern rock’s
most influential albums, then mysteriously imploded trying
to surpass it. On the eve of their unlikely resurrection, SIMON
REYNOLDS examines the original shoegazers’ noisy genius.

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Clockwise from top: Kevin Shields, Debbie Googe, Colm O’Ciosoig, and Bilinda Butcher in 1991