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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks ethereal melodies for reflective moments for late-night introspection
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, shoegaze
OX4 The Best of Ride is an album by Ride, released in 2001. A swirling blend of ethereal melodies and driving guitars, embodying the essence of early '90s shoegaze. The album showcases Ride's pivotal role in the shoegaze movement, featuring tracks that have influenced countless artists in the genre. It received positive critical acclaim and served as a gateway for new listeners to discover their sound, solidifying their place in alternative rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does OX4 The Best of Ride sound like?
A swirling blend of ethereal melodies and driving guitars, embodying the essence of early '90s shoegaze. Rooted in alternative rock and shoegaze.
What makes OX4 The Best of Ride by Ride notable?
The album showcases Ride's pivotal role in the shoegaze movement, featuring tracks that have influenced countless artists in the genre. It received positive critical acclaim and served as a gateway for new listeners to discover their sound, solidifying their place in alternative rock history. 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.
Who is OX4 The Best of Ride for?
OX4 The Best of Ride works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, ethereal melodies for reflective moments and for late-night introspection.
How many songs are on OX4 The Best of Ride?
OX4 The Best of Ride has 15 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
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 Standout 4:17
- 7 Unfamiliar 5:09
- 8 Leave Them All Behind Standout 8:16
- 9 Twisterella Standout 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
Release Date
September 24, 2001
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
67 min 38 sec
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