Smile
Ride · 1990
31 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze
Ethereal guitars weave through introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that defines the early shoegaze movement.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective soundscapes for solitude
- short bursts of ethereal beauty
- headphone detail exploration
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer albums only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ride's 'Smile' was their debut album, released in January 1990 as the band was gaining attention from the burgeoning shoegaze scene. Following the success of their earlier EPs, this album helped to solidify their position in the alternative rock landscape of the UK. The band's unique blend of dreamy melodies and atmospheric instrumentation set the stage for their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Bloody Valentine· Slowdive· Lush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chelsea Girl 2:57
- 2 Drive Blind 4:45
- 3 All I Can See 3:24
- 4 Close My Eyes 5:27
- 5 Like a Daydream 3:06
- 6 Silver 4:10
- 7 Furthest Sense 3:24
- 8 Perfect Time 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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