Gas Food Lodging (album)

Gas Food Lodging is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Mazzy Star, released on October 2, 1990, by Rough Trade Records. The album's title is derived from the roadside signs commonly found in the United States, advertising basic amenities.

The album showcases the band's signature dream pop sound, characterized by David Roback's atmospheric guitar work and Hope Sandoval's ethereal, melancholic vocals. While not initially a commercial success upon its release, Gas Food Lodging helped establish Mazzy Star's unique sound and garnered a dedicated following.

The album features several tracks that became staples of Mazzy Star's early repertoire, including "Blue Flower," a cover of a song originally by the band Slapp Happy. Other notable songs include "Halah," "Be My Angel," and "Ride It On." Gas Food Lodging demonstrates the band's early exploration of themes of longing, loss, and introspection.

Although the album did not achieve widespread popularity upon its initial release, its influence grew over time. It laid the foundation for Mazzy Star's subsequent success with their follow-up album, So Tonight That I Might See, and is now considered a significant album in the dream pop genre.