Live Reading Festival 1992
Ride · 2001
196 min · 42 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze
A swirling haze of guitars and dreamy vocals captures the essence of shoegaze at its peak.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics with peaks dreamy escapism for introspection extended tracks for deep immersion
- Context
- By the time 'Live Reading Festival 1992' was released in 2001, Ride had already established themselves as key figures in the shoegaze movement with their breakthrough album 'Nowhere' in 1990. This live recording comes after a period of lineup changes and musical exploration, reflecting their journey during the early '90s when they were transitioning from their debut to a more complex sound.
- If you like
- alternative rock, shoegaze
Live Reading Festival 1992 is an album by Ride, released in 2001. A swirling haze of guitars and dreamy vocals captures the essence of shoegaze at its peak. This album showcases Ride's dynamic live performance during a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the energy of their formative years. It serves not only as a historical artifact but also highlights the band's influence on the shoegaze genre, contributing to the revival of interest in live recordings among fans and critics alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live Reading Festival 1992 sound like?
A swirling haze of guitars and dreamy vocals captures the essence of shoegaze at its peak. Rooted in alternative rock and shoegaze.
What makes Live Reading Festival 1992 by Ride notable?
This album showcases Ride's dynamic live performance during a pivotal moment in their career, capturing the energy of their formative years. It serves not only as a historical artifact but also highlights the band's influence on the shoegaze genre, contributing to the revival of interest in live recordings among fans and critics alike. By the time 'Live Reading Festival 1992' was released in 2001, Ride had already established themselves as key figures in the shoegaze movement with their breakthrough album 'Nowhere' in 1990. This live recording comes after a period of lineup changes and musical exploration, reflecting their journey during the early '90s when they were transitioning from their debut to a more complex sound.
Who is Live Reading Festival 1992 for?
Live Reading Festival 1992 works well if you're into wave-like dynamics with peaks, dreamy escapism for introspection and extended tracks for deep immersion.
How many songs are on Live Reading Festival 1992?
Live Reading Festival 1992 has 42 tracks, running approximately 196 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Chelsea Girl 2:58
- 2 Drive Blind Standout 4:45
- 3 Like a Daydream 3:06
- 4 Taste 3:17
- 5 Dreams Burn Down 6:04
- 6 Vapour Trail Standout 4:17
- 7 Unfamiliar 5:09
- 8 Leave Them All Behind Standout 8:16
- 9 Twisterella 3:42
- 10 OX4 5:05
- 11 Birdman 6:37
- 12 From Time to Time 4:39
- 13 How Does It Feel to Feel? 3:39
- 14 I Don’t Know Where It Comes From 3:25
- 15 Black Nite Crash 2:32
Disc 2
- 1 Something’s Burning 3:13
- 2 Chelsea Girl (4 Track demo) 2:31
- 3 Blue 4:47
- 4 Dream Burn Down Dub 8:17
- 5 She’s So Fine 5:01
- 6 New Age 6:09
- 7 Tongue Tied 5:35
- 8 Everybody Knows 2:05
- 9 I’m Fine Thanks 4:03
- 10 Xmas Song 1:53
- 11 King Bullshit 3:08
- 12 Smile (4 Track demo) 3:09
- 13 Welcome to Paradise 5:22
- 14 In a Different Place (Differently) 6:49
- 15 Barneys 2:56
Disc 3
- 1 Leave Them All Behind Standout 9:38
- 2 Taste 3:19
- 3 Not Fazed 3:28
- 4 Sennen 3:58
- 5 Like a Daydream 2:40
- 6 Twisterella 3:41
- 7 Time of Her Time 2:59
- 8 Nowhere 11:21
- 9 Vapour Trail Standout 3:38
- 10 Seagull 7:49
- 11 Close My Eyes 5:33
- 12 Mouse Trap 5:11
Release Date
September 24, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
196 min 2 sec
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