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Ride
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Oxford
United Kingdom

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   Ride: General Info
Member Since2/16/2006
Band Websitewww.rideox4.net
Band MembersMark Gardener (Vocals, Guitar), Andy Bell (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Stephan Querault (Bass), Laurence (Loz) Colbert (Drumkit)
InfluencesLoop, The House of Love, The Byrds, Faces, The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Creation, The Smiths
Sounds LikeMy Bloody Valentine, The Verve, Lush, Slowdive, Swervedriver, Moose, Starflyer 59, The Boo Radleys
Record LabelCreation Records, Sire Records


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   About Ride


With their first records, Ride created a unique wall of sound that relied on massive, trembling distortion in the vein of My Bloody Valentine but with a simpler, more direct melodic approach. The shatteringly loud, droning neo-psychedelia the band performed was dubbed shoegazing by the British press because the bandmembers stared at the stage while they performed. Along with their initial influence, My Bloody Valentine, Ride stood apart from the shoegazing pack, primarily because of their keen sense of songcraft and dynamics. For a while, the band was proclaimed the last great hope of British rock, but they fell from the spotlight nearly as quickly as they entered it. Ride were formed in Oxfordshire, England, in 1988 by guitarist/vocalist Andy Bell, vocalist/guitarist Mark Gardener, bassist Stephan Queralt, and drummer Loz Colbert when the group was still in its late teens. The band soon earned a dedicated following through their blisteringly loud, intense live shows. Creation Records signed the band in 1989 and the group released its self-titled debut EP later in the year. Not only did the British music critics praise the Ride EP, but it climbed into the lower reaches of the U.K. charts. Play, Ride's second EP, appeared in the spring of 1990 and it surpassed the success of its predecessor, entering the Top 40 upon its release. Ride continued to gain new fans and quickly became darlings of the U.K. press. Nowhere, the group's first album, was released at the end of the year and became a significant hit in England, peaking at number 14. The band's third EP, Fall, was released in the summer of 1991 and became a Top 20 hit in the U.K. Ride released their second album, Going Blank Again, in the spring of 1992. Going Blank Again was successful, particularly in the U.K. where its first single, "Leave Them All Behind," went into the Top Ten, but didn't increase their audience dramatically. That lack of a breakthrough success caused tensions within the band, especially between Bell and Gardener. After completing a frustrating American tour, the band decided to take an extended break. It would be two years before Ride re-emerged with their third album, Carnival of Light. Carnival of Light represented a major shift toward conventional psychedelic rock and it turned out to be a commercial misstep. Not only did their die-hard following dislike the record, but Ride failed to pick up a new batch of fans with their stylistic makeover. Wounded from a lack of sales and critical respect, the band moved to the studio in the summer of 1995 to record its fourth album, Tarantula. Tensions between Bell and Gardener escalated throughout the recorded sessions. After Tarantula was completed in August 1995, Gardener left the band; Bell followed immediately afterward. Ride announced its disbandment in January of 1996. The album was released in March of 1996. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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the guitar plus me

the guitar plus me



Nov 29 2009 5:35 PM

hi!!

new video "Christmas At The Zoo (The Flaming Lips cover)" by the guitar plus me
→http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8t20lG__ts

from the Christmas mini album
"CHRISTMAS GIFT CHRISTMAS GRIFT"
(me against the world 01)
1. White Christmas
2. The Christmas Song
3. Christmas At The Zoo
4. Christmas Gift Christmas Grift
5. Aluminum Xmas Trees (acoustic)
6. Silent Night

available on iTunes store etc...




tgpm TOKYO
Haciendos

Haciendos



Nov 28 2009 11:10 PM

Cheers !!!
ISLEY

ISLEY



Nov 26 2009 9:17 AM

Stop by and listen to my new 8 track Single
"One Last Time"

Cheers!!!
Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone



Nov 25 2009 3:31 PM

Rock On.. Ride,

Vince Falzone
ISLEY

ISLEY



Nov 23 2009 4:17 AM

YOU GUYS A RE SWEET!!!!,
STOP ON BY AND LISTEN TO MY NEW 8 TRACK SINGLE
"ONE LAST TIME"

CHEERS!!!!
MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design

MySpace Design & Marketing- OutLoud MySpace Design



Nov 22 2009 3:01 AM

Hi there, Ride!I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now!-DanaOut(Loud) MySpace Design & More
Kate

Kate McKoy



Nov 20 2009 1:46 AM

Thank you for the add!!!
KJÆRLIGHET 65

KJÆRLIGHET 65



Nov 18 2009 6:56 PM

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BUTTERFLY JACK / Showcase Cultura le 19 decembre

BUTTERFLY JACK / Showcase Cultura le 19 decembre



Nov 13 2009 6:28 PM

Coucou!
Butterfly Jack sera à Paris sur la Peniche BOER II le samedi 21 Novembre à partir de 21h, avec, en 1ère partie, le duo Folk Pristine Grey...
Let it Fly est toujours disponible sur iTunes, Amazon, Fnac, Virgin, Napster...
http://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/let-it-fly/id321450267
chrizzzZZ

chrizzzZZ



Nov 11 2009 4:20 PM

thx for the add... i love your music!!!
The Doctor's Murder

The Doctor's Murder



Nov 10 2009 8:48 PM

"Ride" est le grand oublié de l'histoire de la Pop ! Quel dommage !!!!!!!!!*

Vive RIDE !
chris

chris bragg



Nov 10 2009 2:14 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3536499.html?b=4&w=46
Norma

Norma Braesch



Nov 8 2009 4:57 PM

how are you doing?
just wanted to drop by and say hello,
hope you have a nice day
Versalles

Versalles



Nov 7 2009 4:05 AM

SALUDOS !

Los invitamos a escuchar nuestra musica

VERSALLES...
Markus Björk

Markus Björk



Nov 3 2009 5:35 PM

Video premiere!

Have a look at my new video - Photogenique
www.grandsthlm.com/videos

Cheers
/Markus
retro grad

retro grad



Nov 3 2009 12:52 AM

new song up!
Southern Remedy

Southern Remedy



Nov 1 2009 3:20 PM

Hey, ive got a new song up if you fancy a listen :)
Heligoland

Heligoland



Nov 1 2009 11:46 AM

Heligoland (AUS/FR) play first UK shows next week:

Friday November 6 at Club AC30 (The Luminaire) with Trespassers William
more info at www.clubac30.co.uk/home.php

and

Saturday November 7 at Union Chapel "Daylight Music"
www.unionchapel.org.uk/events.php/223/daylight_music_monroe_transfer_sam_sallon_amp_heligoland
Jigsaw

Jigsaw



Oct 29 2009 1:34 PM

your star was beginning to shine
and the sun was coming up
on time

we were young

now on myspace
hope you enjoy
cheers
e.
SCARLET

SCARLET



Oct 28 2009 11:44 AM

Merci pour l'ajout!
Pour suivre nos actus, inscrivez-vous à la newsletter de Scarlet sur notre profil myspace!
See you soon!
The Kongz

The Kongz



Oct 27 2009 10:29 PM

WOW, Sonic Blues....Listen to the new tune!
The Best Lights

The Best Lights



Oct 27 2009 7:03 PM



Hi! We have a new video! I hope you have time to check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNOQqXdGv6w

The Erase Her Eraser is from the album “Heart Palpitations of the Rich & Famous” on Eskimo Kiss Records out of Atlanta. Get it on iTunes, Amazon.com, or basically anywhere you can pick up music! It would make a wonderful holiday gift for your cherished loved one.

I hope all is well with you & yours!

Thanks! Gregg
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Angelica Hanay



Oct 27 2009 12:50 AM

=D!! Hiii
Luciano Pardini

Luciano Pardini



Oct 25 2009 5:27 PM

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