History of So Tonight That I Might See in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2026

Released in 1993, So Tonight That I Might See is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Mazzy Star. Produced by David Roback, the album is celebrated for its dream pop and psychedelic folk aesthetic, characterized by Hope Sandoval’s haunting, ethereal vocals and atmospheric slide guitar melodies. It gained significant commercial and critical momentum primarily through its breakout single, 'Fade Into You,' which became a defining song of the 1990s alternative scene. The album is widely lauded for its melancholic mood, slow-tempo pacing, and cohesive, lo-fi production, which collectively established the band as a quintessential act of the decade's dream pop movement. It remains a critically acclaimed cult classic, revered for its timeless emotional depth and evocative soundscapes.

1990: Release of She Hangs Brightly

In 1990, Mazzy Star released their debut studio album, titled She Hangs Brightly, which served as a benchmark for comparing the band's subsequent musical output.

September 27, 1993: UK Release of So Tonight That I Might See

On September 27, 1993, the American alternative rock band Mazzy Star released their second studio album, So Tonight That I Might See, in the United Kingdom via Capitol Records.

October 5, 1993: US Release of So Tonight That I Might See

Following its initial international debut, the Mazzy Star album So Tonight That I Might See was released in the United States on October 5, 1993.

1993: Critical Reception and NME Ranking of So Tonight That I Might See

Throughout 1993, the album So Tonight That I Might See received varied critical responses, ranging from high praise by the Los Angeles Times to negative reviews in Rolling Stone and The Village Voice; additionally, NME ranked it as the 44th-best album of 1993.

2010: Pitchfork 1990s Track Ranking

In 2010, the music publication Pitchfork recognized the influence of the band's work by ranking their song "Fade into You" as the 19th-best track of the 1990s.

2018: Pitchfork Best Dream Pop Albums List

During 2018, the website Pitchfork released a list of the best dream pop albums, awarding the album So Tonight That I Might See the second-place ranking.