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Ride

Ride

alternative rock, shoegaze

United Kingdom Est. 1988

"Ride's music envelops the listener in cascading waves of reverb-soaked guitars that pulse with rhythmic urgency yet maintain a dreamlike quality."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Ride is…

Tarantula

Tarantula

1996
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Career Arc

Ride's discography from 1990 to 2024

1990 2007 2024
Nowhere (1990) Smile (1990) Ride (1990) Fall (1990) Play (1990) Vapour Trail (1990) Today Forever (1991) Going Blank Again (1992) Grasshopper (1992) Leave Them All Behind (1992) Twisterella (1992) Carnival of Light (1994) I Don't Know Where It Com... (1994) Birdman (1994) Tarantula (1996) Black Nite Crash (1996) OX4 The Best of Ride (2001) Live Reading Festival 199... (2001) Firing Blanks Unreleased... (2001) Coming Up for Air (2002)
Ride matters for their role in shaping the sonic landscape of the early '90s, where they became a cornerstone of the shoegaze movement, melding ethereal soundscapes with a driving rock intensity.
Ride matters for their role in shaping the sonic landscape of the early '90s, where they became a cornerstone of the shoegaze movement, melding ethereal soundscapes with a driving rock intensity. Their music encapsulates an era of introspective exploration, inviting listeners into a world that balances both weight and lightness, ultimately affecting how alternative rock artists approach mood and texture. Their creative process is marked by a seamless interplay between dense guitar layers and melodic hooks, creating an immersive listening experience. This approach often results in tracks that ebb and flow, crafting a sense of expansive space while maintaining an undercurrent of rhythm that propels the music forward. By integrating atmospheric tones with traditional rock elements, Ride redefined how bands could construct their sound. Lyrically, Ride often reflects on themes of longing, existential contemplation, and the passage of time, blending impressionistic imagery with moments of stark clarity. Their storytelling tends to evoke feelings rather than narrate events, utilizing a voice that is both wistful and resonant, capturing fleeting emotions amidst swirling sound.

Full discography

Ride's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

25 releases • 13 albums • 6 EPS • 1990–2024
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EPs ()

Coming Up for Air album by Ride

Coming Up for Air

2002

Grasshopper album by Ride

Grasshopper

1992

Today Forever album by Ride

Today Forever

1991

Ride album by Ride

Ride

1990

Fall album by Ride

Fall

1990

Play album by Ride

Play

1990

Singles ()

Black Nite Crash album by Ride

Black Nite Crash

1996

I Don't Know Where It Comes From album by Ride

I Don't Know Where It Comes From

1994

Birdman album by Ride

Birdman

1994

Leave Them All Behind album by Ride

Leave Them All Behind

1992

Twisterella album by Ride

Twisterella

1992

Vapour Trail album by Ride

Vapour Trail

1990

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ride sound like?

Ride's music envelops the listener in cascading waves of reverb-soaked guitars that pulse with rhythmic urgency yet maintain a dreamlike quality. Rooted in alternative rock and shoegaze. Start with Nowhere.

What is the best Ride album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Nowhere" (1990). It's the most representative of what makes Ride worth hearing.

Who is Ride for?

If you're into alternative rock and shoegaze, Ride is worth your time. Ride's music envelops the listener in cascading waves of reverb-soaked guitars that pulse with rhythmic urgency yet maintain a dreamlike quality.

How many albums does Ride have?

Ride has 25 releases in their discography, including 13 albums and 6 EPs.

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