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OX4 The Best of Ride

Ride · 2001

67 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze

A swirling blend of ethereal melodies and driving guitars, embodying the essence of early '90s shoegaze.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • ethereal melodies for reflective moments
  • for late-night introspection
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • captivating waves of sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward, upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'OX4 The Best of Ride' compiles highlights from Ride's influential career, marking a retrospective period after their initial rise in the early '90s. By this time, the band had disbanded post their fourth album, 'Tarantula' (2001), making this compilation a significant reflection on their legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Lush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chelsea Girl 2:58
  • 2 Drive Blind 4:45
  • 3 Like a Daydream 3:06
  • 4 Taste 3:17
  • 5 Dreams Burn Down 6:04
  • 6 Vapour Trail 4:17
  • 7 Unfamiliar 5:09
  • 8 Leave Them All Behind 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

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