4/25/2021 0 Comments Ride Nowhere 20Th Anniversary Rar
Two decades later, the album still resonates and remains one of the eras high-water marks.Rhino Handmade celebrates the albums debut with a two-disc set that includes the newly remastered U.S.Nowhere, the EP Today Forever, and an unreleased live show.
Adorned with a lenticular version of the album cover, the sets 5 x 5 hardback book-style package includes a 40-page booklet with rare photos and an essay by author Jim DeRogatis. Together Andy Bell, Mark Gardener (guitarvocals), Steve Queralt (bass), and Laurence Loz Colbert (drums) created a mysterious sound that was both dense and dynamic as evidenced by tracks like Taste, Seagull, and the title track. And yet, at the center of this sonic swirl were memorable hooks and tightly written songs like Kaleidoscope, Vapour Trail, and Dreams Burn Down. For this anniversary edition, Rhino Handmade bolsters the 11 tracks found on the U.S. Nowhere with four songs from the EP Today Forever, which was released in March 1991 by Creation Records, the bands U.K. ![]() The previously unreleased 12-song set draws mostly from Nowhere, but does touch on Rides self-titled EP from 1990 (Chelsea Girl and Drive Blind) and the bands follow-up EP later that year Play (Perfect Time and Like A Daydream). The live tracks are all newly mixed with supervision by Alan Moulder. Now more than ever, The Stranger depends on your support to help fund our coverage. Please consider supporting local, independent, progressive media with a one-time or recurring contribution. Our staff is working morning, noon, and night to make your contributions count. Support local, independent media with a one-time or recurring contribution. ![]() You may remember Oxfordshires Ride as the lesser-known, less-amplified cousin of My Bloody Valentine. Anyone whos ever spent time in record stores will recognize Nowhere s iconic coverjust a stark photo of a single pre-crest wave swell. Originally released on Sire in 1990, its generally considered to be the second best album of the original shoegaze erathe first being My Bloody Valentines Loveless and its a poppier, more forthright affair than that record. With a five-by-five book-style package, and a 40-page essay by venerable music writer Jim DeRogatis, the remastered Nowhere will induce salivation from veteran fans and is a definitive starting point for newbs. It tacks on four songs from the Today Forever EP, originally released on Creation Records in 1991, but the real treat is the second disc. ![]() This is an absolute gem, whether you already know the album or not. In return, we pledge our ongoing commitment to truthful, progressive journalism and serving our community. So if youre able, please consider a small recurring contribution.
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