Mazzy Star – So Tonight That I Might See

So Tonight That I Might See, released in 1993, is the second studio album by Mazzy Star and a defining moment in dream-pop and psychedelic folk. Built around Hope Sandoval’s hypnotic, whisper-soft vocals and David Roback’s lush, reverb-laden guitars, the record moves through hazy landscapes of longing and detachment. “Fade Into You,” the group’s signature song, anchors the album with its haunting simplicity, while tracks like “Blue Light,” “Mary of Silence,” and the title track showcase the duo’s mastery of restraint—every note feels suspended in stillness. In Mazzy Star’s discography, So Tonight That I Might See represents their most refined and emotionally resonant statement. It expanded their audience while maintaining the mysterious, drifting quality that defined their debut. The album’s atmosphere—romantic, melancholic, and timeless—has ensured its endurance, influencing countless artists across genres. Decades later, it remains one of the quintessential evocations of dreamlike introspection in modern music.

Reviews

“Sandoval’s voice drifts through Roback’s shimmering guitars like smoke through candlelight—aching, beautiful, and utterly timeless.” – Pitchfork

“Mazzy Star craft songs that sound half-awake, half-asleep, drenched in melancholy and impossible to forget.” – The Guardian