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Today Forever

Ride · 1991

19 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze

Ethereal guitar layers envelop introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy soundscape characteristic of early 90s shoegaze.

Today Forever is an EP by Ride, released in 1991. Ethereal guitar layers envelop introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy soundscape characteristic of early 90s shoegaze. The EP is notable for its contribution to the shoegaze genre, often cited by critics as a pivotal work that helped define the sound of the early 90s. Songs like 'Unfamiliar' received praise for their lush production and atmospheric qualities, further solidifying Ride's place in alternative rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Today Forever sound like?

Ethereal guitar layers envelop introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy soundscape characteristic of early 90s shoegaze. Rooted in alternative rock and shoegaze.

What makes Today Forever by Ride notable?

The EP is notable for its contribution to the shoegaze genre, often cited by critics as a pivotal work that helped define the sound of the early 90s. Songs like 'Unfamiliar' received praise for their lush production and atmospheric qualities, further solidifying Ride's place in alternative rock history. Released in January 1991, 'Today Forever' marked Ride's transition from their debut album to deeper explorations of sound. This EP followed their critically acclaimed debut 'Nowhere' and showcased their growing confidence as they began to shape the burgeoning shoegaze movement.

How many songs are on Today Forever?

Today Forever has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·19:58

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

  • 1 Unfamiliar Standout 5:02
  • 2 Sennen Standout 4:22
  • 3 Beneath Standout 4:06
  • 4 Today 6:27

Release Date

January 1, 1991

Genre

alternative rock, shoegaze

More albums in shoegaze

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

19 min 58 sec