Name: Going Blank Again
Brand: Ride

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WEBB573LP

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Colour

Orange

Colour details

Transparent Orange

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Discogs ID

[' 25002466']

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve. Download with Bonus Tracks.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5055036215732

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Total Cap

Orange LPx2

WEBB573CD

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Download code: No

Digipack.

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2022-11-04

5055036265737

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Ride

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Wichita Recordings

Ride is an English rock band that was formed in Oxford in 1988. Known for their unique wall of sound, the band created a mesmerizing blend of massive distortion and direct melodies. Their music, often described as shoegazing due to the bandmembers' focus on their pedals while performing, drew inspiration from influential bands like My Bloody Valentine. However, Ride stood out with their exceptional songcraft and dynamic approach. Initially hailed as the last great hope of British rock, they quickly rose to fame but eventually faded from the spotlight.

Company credit assciociated with the [l2005] label, to be used for company and licensing credits.

Ride set themselves a tough task by having to follow up their excellent full-length debut, Nowhere, an album that still stands as one of the finest examples of britain's shoegazer movement. Fortunately, the band rose to the task. While not quite as immediately striking or hypnotic as Nowhere, Going Blank Again is a charmingly different kettle of fish. Of course, there is plenty of the band's trademark epic sonic play, including oceans of layered guitars shot through with distortion and effects, shimmering psychedelic textures, and thumping bass and drums. But Going Blank Again is much brighter and more pop-oriented than its predecessor, with songs like 'Twisterella' and 'Not Fazed' making ample use of chiming guitar lines and catchy melodic hooks. While the dark-and-gloomy, drone-fixated shoegazer fans may disparage the record, Ride's sophomore release shows the band building on their sound while polishing their popcraft.

Going Blank Again

Music GB

Discover Going Blank Again by Ride. Available in CD and LP formats from Wichita Recordings. Ride's sophomore release builds on their sound while polishing their popcraft.