Slowdive and Mojave 3. I'm into Neil Halstead the way other people are into Kevin Shields. I think this has a lot to do with approach & the "grass is always greener" concept. I've always been comfortable with volume and noise, so there's not a whole lot I can "learn" or be overly impressed by in Kevin Shields' approach. Not that I don't like him or his music (I love it), but on the other hand, I'm never been super comfortable or even competent as a songwriter, which is Neil Halstead's greatest strength. Strip away all the dub-influenced mixing and overdriven guitars and songs like "When the Sun Hits" are just simple, great songs. I don't think you can say the same for most of the MBV stuff (aside from "Sometimes", of course). Form follows function vs. function follows form. I love both bands, but Slowdive (and Mojave 3) are a definite, over-the-top, always-in-the-mood favorite.