Waves
Ride · 2003
75 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · shoegaze
Ethereal guitars and introspective lyrics weave through a dreamy landscape of alternative rock and shoegaze textures.
Why this album works
The album signified Ride's re-emergence into the music scene, receiving generally favorable reviews from critics who noted its nostalgic yet fresh approach. It helped solidify the band's legacy within the shoegaze and alternative rock genres during the early 2000s, influencing a resurgence of interest in these styles.
- Best for
- dreamy landscapes for introspection wave-like pacing with peaks ideal for reflective late nights
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Waves' marked a significant return for Ride after their initial breakup in 1996. This album came nearly seven years after their last studio effort, showcasing the band's evolution while retaining their signature sound. Positioned as a comeback, it aimed to reconnect with both old fans and a new audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Muse· Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Blur· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like a Daydream Standout 2:53
- 2 Dreams Burn Down Standout 6:25
- 3 Perfect Time 3:37
- 4 Sight of You 5:44
- 5 All I Can See 3:14
- 6 Decay 4:18
- 7 Severance Standout 3:30
- 8 Time of Her Time 3:32
- 9 Not Fazed 3:40
- 10 Mouse Trap 5:16
- 11 Birdman 5:37
- 12 Walk on Water 4:16
- 13 Since Then 4:14
- 14 Crown of Creation 4:38
- 15 Let’s Get Lost 3:49
- 16 1000 Miles 4:56
- 17 I Don’t Know Where It Comes From 5:50
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