The Faded Tapes - The Faded Tapes

Review by Eva Hall

The Faded Tapes – A Hidden Gem That Still Resonates If you’re into rock music with a dreamy, shoegaze twist, The Faded Tapes by The Faded Tapes is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released back in 2006 on Somber Atlantic (a label name that’s kinda perfect for this vibe), it’s the kind of record that feels like an old sweater—comforting but also a little worn around the edges. And guess what? It’s basically a one-man show. Dane Chadwick wrote, composed, and played everything here: guitars, bass, drums—you name it. That DIY spirit gives the album this raw, intimate feel, like he’s sitting right there in your living room jamming just for you. The genre mash-up of shoegaze and alternative rock works surprisingly well. Tracks drift between hazy soundscapes and punchy, emotional riffs, keeping things fresh without getting too over-the-top. Two songs really stuck out to me after giving this a few spins: “We Got Old” and “Mountain.” “We Got Old” hits hard because, well, don’t we all feel that way sometimes? It starts off slow, almost hesitant, like someone trying to piece together memories. Then the guitars swell, and suddenly it’s not just about aging—it’s about loss, regret, and maybe even hope. You can practically hear Dane wrestling with his thoughts through every chord. It’s not flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. This track sticks with you long after the last note fades. Then there’s “Mountain,” which is just straight-up epic. Imagine climbing a mountain while listening to My Bloody Valentine if they decided to go full-on alt-rock mode. The song builds slowly, layer upon layer of guitar fuzz until it feels like you’re standing on top of the world—or at least wishing you could. There’s something cinematic about it, like it should be playing during the climax of some indie film where the protagonist finally figures their life out. Or maybe not. Either way, it’s a ride. Other tracks like “Sleep, Dream” and “I Will Race You” keep the energy going, though nothing quite matches the emotional pull of those two standouts. Honestly, the whole thing has this nostalgic quality, even if you weren’t around when it came out. Maybe it’s the lo-fi production or the fact that Dane did everything himself, but it feels personal. Like flipping through someone’s diary, except instead of words, it’s music. So yeah, The Faded Tapes might not change your life, but it’ll definitely make you think twice about skipping over unknown bands from the mid-2000s. Funny enough, as I was writing this, my cat jumped onto my desk and knocked over my coffee cup. Kinda sums up the vibe of the album—messy, unexpected, but somehow still cool. Check it out if you’re in the mood for something real.

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2006

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Plane - Car Crash	1:27
Sometime	1:57
Like Scene	4:48
Sleep, Dream	3:42
Little Baby	2:21
I Will Race You	4:23
Mountain	2:12
We Got Old	0:39
And You Were Sitting Over There	2:05
Something Growing	3:23

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THE FADED TAPES // SLEEP, DREAM

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THE FADED TAPES 'I Will Race You'

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002

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Somber Atlantic

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Credits

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Composed By	Dane Chadwick
Written By	Dane Chadwick
Guitar	Dane Chadwick
Bass	Dane Chadwick
Drums	Dane Chadwick

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From the mind of Dane Chadwick of Phoenix, Arizona comes The Faded Tapes debut LP. Influenced heavily by Duster and the spontaneous four track recording process these bedroom originals manage to stay one off and honest to the marrow in a sea of dramatic and pre-packaged instrumental bands. Taking his roots from various styles of music including slow-core and math rock Dane Chadwick blends interesting time signatures and desert bliss into lo-fi gold. Packaged in rad-core DigiPacks.

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Here’s a cool fact: The album *The Faded Tapes* by The Faded Tapes is like a one-person masterpiece. Every single track was written, composed, and performed by Dane Chadwick. Yep, he played all the instruments—guitar, bass, drums—you name it. Released in 2006 under the label Somber Atlantic, this shoegaze and alternative rock gem feels like a deeply personal project. Tracks like "We Got Old" and "Mountain" showcase his talent for blending dreamy soundscapes with raw emotion. It’s kind of amazing how one person can create something so layered and powerful.