Formed in Leeds, England in 1987, Pale Saints was a shoegaze / dream pop band
founded by bassist / vocalist Ian Masters, guitarist Graeme Naysmith, and
drummer Chris Cooper. Influenced by the British indie pop and C86 scene, the
group’s sound evolved into a post-punk direction that blended ethereal
atmosphere with noisy, loud guitars. The group’s sound was compared to the
then-current shoegaze movement, and they were fully embraced by fans of the
genre. Pale Saints released their debut EP, Barging into the Presence of God, in
1989. The EP was a critical and commercial success, re...