Ride
Lana Del Rey · 2012
35 min · 6 tracks · indie pop · indie rock · R&B
A lush soundscape of atmospheric synths and haunting vocals evokes a sense of melancholic freedom.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- melancholic freedom in soundscapes wave-like pacing for immersion haunting vocals evoke introspection
- Context
- When 'Ride' was released in 2012, Lana Del Rey was transitioning from her debut album 'Born to Die' into becoming a major pop figure. This single showcased her cinematic style and lyrical depth, further solidifying her artistic identity after her initial breakthrough.
- If you like
- indie pop, indie rock, R&B
Ride is a single by Lana Del Rey, released in 2012. A lush soundscape of atmospheric synths and haunting vocals evokes a sense of melancholic freedom. The track gained significant attention for its controversial themes and visually striking music video, which led to discussions about femininity and freedom in popular culture. It reached the top charts in several countries, further establishing Del Rey as a defining voice of the decade. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ride sound like?
A lush soundscape of atmospheric synths and haunting vocals evokes a sense of melancholic freedom. Rooted in indie pop and indie rock.
What makes Ride by Lana Del Rey notable?
The track gained significant attention for its controversial themes and visually striking music video, which led to discussions about femininity and freedom in popular culture. It reached the top charts in several countries, further establishing Del Rey as a defining voice of the decade. When 'Ride' was released in 2012, Lana Del Rey was transitioning from her debut album 'Born to Die' into becoming a major pop figure. This single showcased her cinematic style and lyrical depth, further solidifying her artistic identity after her initial breakthrough.
Who is Ride for?
Ride works well if you're into melancholic freedom in soundscapes, wave-like pacing for immersion and haunting vocals evoke introspection.
How many songs are on Ride?
Ride has 6 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ride (SOHN remix) Standout 5:13
- 2 Ride (MJ Cole remix) Standout 5:56
- 3 Ride (Eli Escobar remix) Standout 7:53
- 4 Ride (14th remix) 3:43
- 5 Ride (Wes James remix) 4:21
- 6 Ride (James Lavelle remix: Lyla’s Surprise) 8:14
Release Date
September 25, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
35 min 20 sec
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