A Strangely Isolated Place is the second studio album by German electronic musician Ulrich Schnauss, released on 9 June 2003 by City Centre Offices. It was released in the United States on 5 October 2
Shoegaze is a subgenre of indie and alternative rock characterised by ethereal soundscapes, obscured vocals, and extensive use of guitar effects and distortion. Rooted in Phil Spector's Wall of Sound,
A Strangely Isolated Place
…it as "ambient music with enough oomph to keep the club kids happy." In 2016, Pitchfork ranked the record at number 31 on its list of the 50 best shoegaze albums of all time. All tracks are written by Ulrich Schnauss…
Guitarist performing with an array of effects units
Often classified as dream pop, Scottish band Cocteau Twins paved the way for the shoegaze genre.
In 1990, Ride emerged as shoegaze's most prominent act.