Ferment Catherine Wheel

“the deeply rich Ferment firmly established Catherine Wheel amongst the shoegaze contingent of the early ‘90s. Along with bands like Lush, Ride, and Slowdive, Catherine Wheel buried their sing-along melodies in wafts of distortion and blurry production values. Like all fine debuts, Ferment is varied emotionally, ranging from lust (“I Want to Touch You”) to bliss (“Shallow” and “Salt”). It’s a record that makes you want to crawl inside its sleeve and remain. It’s as welcoming as it is insular and sheltered.” - Andy Kellman, AllMusic