Went in with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised!
Before Oasis, Ride were Creation Records’ golden boys. Although not household names, they received several high placements in the UK and glowing reviews from the music press. But in 1993, as both Creation were bought by Sony and Oasis were recording their debut, Ride’s gloomy droney pop were out of vogue. In 1994, Blur’s Parklife was the biggest album in the country.
Production was a mess, and Sony A&Rs were ... read more
Crazy underrated and such a drastic improvement from their debut. These songs are commanding, and Ashcroft is bearing his heart on his sleeve. Great album!