Songs That Predicted Shoegaze and Dream Pop
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Dream pop and shoegaze may have gotten started in the mid-'80s, but artists like This Mortal Coil and The Jesus and Mary Chain were inspired by previous generations of atmospheric rock, folk, and psychedelia. From the reverb-drenched instrumentals of Santo & Johnny and The Tornados to Nico's Teutonic darkness to Brian Wilson's soaring harmonies, there was dreaminess to spare.