Catherine Wheel, a British guitar band from the early '90s, used distortion and airy vocals to create textured atmospheres in their music. Their straightforward melodies were often layered with guitar effects and droning chords, similar to bands like Lush and Ride. Initially gaining attention with their EP "She's My Friend" in 1991, Catherine Wheel later released albums like "Ferment" and "Chrome," building a solid fan base in England before gaining popularity in America with "Happy Days" in 1995. After a brief hiatus, they returned with "Wishville," their first album on Columbia Records.