Nowhere
Ride · 1990
52 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze
Ethereal guitar layers and haunting melodies create a dreamlike soundscape that defines the shoegaze genre.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks dreamlike soundscapes for introspection haunting melodies for solitude
- Context
- Released as Ride's debut album, 'Nowhere' positioned the band at the forefront of the early '90s shoegaze movement. Following their initial EPs, this album solidified their place in alternative rock and showcased their innovative sound during a period of burgeoning musical experimentation.
- If you like
- alternative rock, shoegaze
Nowhere is an album by Ride, released in 1990. Ethereal guitar layers and haunting melodies create a dreamlike soundscape that defines the shoegaze genre. 'Nowhere' received critical acclaim, often cited as a cornerstone of the shoegaze genre. Its influence is palpable in the way it shaped the sound of the early '90s alternative scene, earning high placements in year-end lists and being celebrated for its artistic vision. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nowhere sound like?
Ethereal guitar layers and haunting melodies create a dreamlike soundscape that defines the shoegaze genre. Rooted in alternative rock and shoegaze.
What makes Nowhere by Ride notable?
'Nowhere' received critical acclaim, often cited as a cornerstone of the shoegaze genre. Its influence is palpable in the way it shaped the sound of the early '90s alternative scene, earning high placements in year-end lists and being celebrated for its artistic vision. Released as Ride's debut album, 'Nowhere' positioned the band at the forefront of the early '90s shoegaze movement. Following their initial EPs, this album solidified their place in alternative rock and showcased their innovative sound during a period of burgeoning musical experimentation.
Who is Nowhere for?
Nowhere works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dreamlike soundscapes for introspection and haunting melodies for solitude.
How many songs are on Nowhere?
Nowhere has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seagull Standout 6:08
- 2 Kaleidoscope 3:01
- 3 In a Different Place 5:29
- 4 Polar Bear 4:46
- 5 Dreams Burn Down Standout 6:06
- 6 Decay 3:36
- 7 Paralysed 5:34
- 8 Vapour Trail Standout 4:18
- 9 Taste 3:17
- 10 Here and Now 4:27
- 11 Nowhere 5:22
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 11 sec
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