Ride On
Texas Hippie Coalition · 2014
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of Southern metal and hard rock that channels raw energy through heavy riffs and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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El Diablo Rojo — Opening with a powerful guitar riff, this track sets the tone for the album, blending aggressive vocals with a catchy chorus that embodies the band's style.
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Bottom of the Bottle — This song captures the essence of hard-living and escapism, featuring gritty lyrics and a compelling melody that make it a standout anthem.
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Ride On — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and freedom, combining memorable hooks with a driving rhythm that invites sing-alongs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers solid hard rock with Southern influences but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'El Diablo Rojo', and maintains a fast tempo through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in the second half.
- Each song features heavy guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, often utilizing call-and-response vocal patterns that engage the listener.
- Several tracks incorporate elements of Southern rock, such as slide guitar and storytelling lyrics, which are prominent in songs like 'Rubbins Racin’'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw energy for road trips
- cathartic release with friends
- an energetic pre-party soundtrack
- short bursts of anthemic fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, slow tempos
- want lengthy, introspective albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Ride On is Texas Hippie Coalition's fourth studio album, following their 2012 effort, Peacemaker. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Southern metal scene, building on their previous successes while continuing to refine their sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Label Society· Pantera· Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 El Diablo Rojo 3:05
- 2 Splinter 3:31
- 3 Monster in Me 3:34
- 4 Go Pro 4:46
- 5 Rock Ain’t Dead 2:58
- 6 Bottom of the Bottle 4:11
- 7 Rubbins Racin’ 3:25
- 8 Ride On 4:09
- 9 Fire in the Hole 2:45
- 10 I Am the End 4:24
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