so yeah,who were first?Spacemen 3 or Loop?they do have a lot in common soundwise,they are both heavily influencedby the Stooges,they are both alternative noise pop/rock heroes.Spacemen 3 formed much earlier and released sound of confusion in 86,Loops Heavens end is from late 1987.however,Loop are a bit more focused and containedwhich really suits this music.I also think Loop's music has more edge and is a bit heavier.I do prefer Loop many times over,it's a subtlety and concentration herethat only my bloody valentine of the noise/shoegaze/whatever genre has.Loop is one of the most hypnotic bands ever.this,their first album,is a classic.it's such a treat to have this at all and even remastered.it was out of print for many years.their peak is Gilded Eternity,their third and last album,but I would get thisfirst.I never tire of these albums,much love if you feel the same.