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Ride
Background information
Origin	Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Genre(s)	Alternative, Shoegazing
Years active	1988 – 1996
Label(s)	Creation, Warner, Sire
Website	RideOX4.net
Former members
Andy Bell Laurence Colbert Mark Gardener Steve Queralt

Ride were a British shoegazing band. The band formed in 1988 in Oxford, England, and officially broke up in 1996. During that time they received much critical acclaim, and although this never translated into the chart and financial success that they aimed for, for a short while it seemed that the band could prove themselves as defying the fate that befell lesser 'shoegazer' bands. Since then, the band members have gone on to other projects, most notably Andy Bell who became the bass player for Oasis. Since 2001, the band have been semi-active and have released a number of compilation and live recordings, as well as a limited pressing EP with new material. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the city of Oxford in England. ... Oxfordshire (abbreviated Oxon, from the Latinised form Oxonia) is a county in the South East of England, bordering on Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer; practitioners referred to as shoegazers) is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... At least two different record labels called Creation Records have existed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sire Records Company is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. ... Andrew Piran Bell (Born 11 August 1970, in Cardiff, Wales) is a British musician formerly of Ride, a 1980s and 90s British shoegazing band, and Hurricane #1. ... Mark Gardener (born Mark Stephen Gardener, 6 December 1969, in Oxford, England) is an English rock musician, and former singer and guitarist with the popular shoegazing band, Ride. ... Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer; practitioners referred to as shoegazers) is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. ... This article is about the city of Oxford in England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Oasis is World-famous English rock band, formed in Manchester in 1991, led by lead guitarist and primary songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother, lead vocalist and songwriter Liam Gallagher. ...

Biography

1988-1989 Starting out

Mark Gardener and Andy Bell had been to Cheney School in Oxford, appearing in the school's musical theatre productions, and in October, they 1988 moved to Banbury to do Foundation Studies in Art and Design. There they met Colbert. Queralt, who also went to Cheney School, was recruited from a local record shop (although Bell and Queralt had already played together in an obscure reggae/pop band called "Big Spiderback"). After considering the name 'Donkey' the band called itself 'Ride' after a piece of graphic design Gardener produced for a typography workshop. The first gig as Ride was for the College's Christmas Party in 1988. While still at Banbury, the band produced a demo tape, including the tracks 'Chelsea Girl' and 'Drive Blind.' In February 1989, 'Ride' were asked to stand in for a cancelled slot at a student union gig at Oxford Poly that brought them to the attention of Alan McGee. After supporting The Soup Dragons in 1989, McGee from Creation Records signed a record deal with them. A display of international flags at Cheney School. ... , The modern Castle Quay Shopping Centre in Banbury alongside the Oxford Canal, with Banbury Museum in the background. ... A display of international flags at Cheney School. ... Alan McGee is a British music industry mogul and musician famed for founding the independent Creation Records label which ran from 1983 to 2000. ... The Soup Dragons were a Scottish indie rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s, named after a character in the 1970s childrens TV show The Clangers. ... At least two different record labels called Creation Records have existed. ...

1989-1993 Early Creation years

Ride released three EPs between January and September 1990, entitled Ride, Play and Fall, each with distinctive artwork on the covers. From these EPs, the songs "Chelsea Girl", "Like a Daydream" and "Dreams Burn Down" became favourites. While each EP was not a chart success, enough critical praise was received to make Ride the "darlings" of the music press. The first two EPs were eventually released together as Smile in 1992, while the Fall EP was incorporated into the CD version of their first LP, Nowhere, released in October 1990. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Ride is an extended player by British band Ride. ... Play is the second extended player by British band Ride. ... Fall is the third extended player by British band Ride. ... This article is about the Ride album. ... Nowhere is the debut album by British band Ride. ...

Nowhere was hailed as a critical success and the media dubbed Ride "The brightest hope" for 1991. Many fans regard this as their favourite album, with songs like "Vapour Trail", and "Dreams Burn Down" becoming shoegazing classics. It was during this period that the band usually closed their live set with "Seagull", a mass of feedback and rhythm guitar that remains one of the band's classic pieces. Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer; practitioners referred to as shoegazers) is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. ...

Demand for new material was high, and the band recorded another EP, Today Forever in March 1991. The EP showed that the band was maturing quickly and producing material that was more subtle and complex than their releases barely 12 months previously. "Sennen", the second track from this EP, became a crowd favourite. Ride made their first international tour to Japan, Australia and France later on that year. Today Forever is an EP by British band Ride, released in March 1991. ...

March 1992 saw the band release another fan favourite, the album Going Blank Again. Opening with the anthemic 8 minute 17 second single "Leave Them All Behind", the album showcased the band's creative work and skill in working with the Wall of Sound style that typifies shoegazing bands. To some extent, the album represented the apogee of shoegazing proper, as opposed to the oft-cited Loveless by My Bloody Valentine, a landmark record from outside the milieu. The twin rhythm guitars of Bell and Gardener, both distorted, both using Wah-wah pedals and both feeding back on each other was the highlight of the album's critical and chart success. Other tracks on the album showcased the band's innovative blend of melody and discord, not to mention one or two borrowed riffs (and a sample from Withnail and I). It needs to be pointed out, also, that the band had listened to and had been influenced by the album Nevermind by Nirvana as they recorded their second LP. This link, between Shoegazing and Grunge, has never been fully explored. Ride's early influences include Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine, both of which influenced the style of Ride's music and the songs found on Going Blank Again. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Going Blank Again is the second album by British band Ride, released in March 1992. ... This article refers to the music production effect, the Wall of Sound. For other meanings of the term, please see Wall of Sound (disambiguation) Wall of Sound is the effect created by the music production techniques of record producer Phil Spector. ... Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer; practitioners referred to as shoegazers) is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. ... This article is about the music group. ... Wah-wah is an imitative word for the sound of bending or altering musical notes to improve expressiveness, sounding much like a human voice saying the syllable wah for each note. ... Withnail and I is a British film made in 1986 by Handmade Films. ... For other uses, see Nevermind (disambiguation). ... This article is about the American rock band. ... Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze or shoegazer; practitioners referred to as shoegazers) is a genre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. ... “Grunge” redirects here. ... Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock group formed in New York City in 1981. ... This article is about the music group. ...

1994-96 Change in musical direction

Ride were able to see out 1993 riding on the success (critically, if not commercially) of Going Blank Again and a third LP was keenly anticipated, demonstrated by regular music press features which provided some allusion to influences like Neil Young. However, despite having a solid fanbase and some mainstream success, the lack of a breakthrough contributed to inter-band tension, especially between Gardener and Bell. Their third LP, Carnival of Light, was released in 1994 (1994 in music), after shoegazing had given way to Britpop among mainstream listeners. Carnival of Light was oriented towards this new sound to some extent, but sales were sluggish and the shift in musical tastes devastated much of their original audience. Opening with the riff-heavy "Moonlight Medicine", notable tracks include "From Time to Time", "Birdman" and a cover of The Creation's "How Does It Feel to Feel". Despite having what many consider to be a patchy array of tracks, Carnival of Light remains a favourite for many fans. This article is about the musician. ... Carnival of Light is an album by British band Ride, released in June 1994. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... Britpop was a mid-1990s British alternative rock genre and movement. ... The Creation were an English psychedelic rock band formed in 1966 by Kenny Pickett (born Kenneth George Pickett September 3rd 1947 in Ware, Hertfordshire - died January 10th 1997) on vocals, Eddie Phillips (born Edwin Michael Phillips August 15th, 1941 in Leytonstone) on lead guitar, Mick Thompson on rhythm guitar, Jack...

1996 The break up

1995 saw the dissolution of the band while recording Tarantula. See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... Tarantula is the fourth album by British band Ride, released in March 1996 shortly after the band split. ...

It appears that the band split due to creative and personal tensions between Gardener and Bell. Both had led the band away from their Shoegazing roots to become more contemporary, hoping to change their style with the times. It has been remarked by Queralt that the band had two future directions open to them, and they chose the wrong option. The track listing of Carnival of Light gives an indication of the tension that was mounting between the two guitarists, with the first half of the album being songs written by Mark Gardener and the last half of the album being songs written by Andy Bell - one or both had refused to let their songs be interspersed with pieces written by the other. Other musical changes, such as the use of a Cathedral boy's choir for one song and Hammond organs for a number of others, were not as innovative or creative as had been hoped.

By the time Tarantula appeared, the band was beginning to self destruct. Bell penned most of the songs while Gardener provided only one - the tension within the band leading to an inability to write meaningful musical pieces. Castle on the Hill, written by Bell, was a lament for the band's situation and contains references to Gardener's self imposed exile from the group. Against all common sense from the record company, the album was released and remained on sale for one week before being withdrawn. Critics and fans alike had panned the album (although the first single off the album, "Black Nite Crash", was awarded "single of the week" by weekly music magazine Melody Maker), and it was no surprise that the band had split before the record had even been released. Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was (until its closure) the worlds oldest weekly music newspaper. ...

Since the break-up, both Bell and Gardener have been more reflective about the group's disintegration, with Bell especially admitting his own part in the process. It appears that they were too young and too stubborn and had no real idea of where the band was heading when they changed their style.

1997-2001 Post break-up years

After the split, Andy Bell formed a new band called "Hurricane #1" but this project was permanently dissolved when he was asked to play bass for Oasis after having turned down the opportunity to join Gay Dad. Mark Gardener and Laurence Colbert joined with Sam Williams to form The Animalhouse. As BMG signings, they were successful in Japan. The band was, however, short lived and split in 2002. Gardener has also toured as a solo artist, while Colbert once played for a Bob Dylan tribute band called The Zimmermen. Queralt appears to have retired from professional music and was last seen working in retail management for Habitat in Cumnor in Oxford. Oasis is World-famous English rock band, formed in Manchester in 1991, led by lead guitarist and primary songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother, lead vocalist and songwriter Liam Gallagher. ... The Walking Man logo designed by Peter Saville for the cover of Leisure Noise Gay Dad were one of the last UK Brit rock bands to be launched in the late 1990s. ... This article is about the recording artist. ...

2001+ Channel Four and beyond

On 16 October 2001, all four members of Ride agreed to be filmed by Channel 4. The footage was used for a documentary on Sonic Youth, and featured both Bell's and Gardener's unique use of feedback and distortion during a thirty minute jam. The recording of this song, plus two short sound checks, were released in 2002 as Coming up for Air. The interest in this limited release CD caused the band to consider future releases. In late 2002, Ride released a 3CD box set which is made up of OX_4 The Best of Ride, Firing Blanks (Unreleased tracks) and Live_Reading Festival 1992. In 2003 they released Waves, a series of recordings the band made for the BBC. A DVD is being worked out, and the band's manager Dave Newton has discussed the idea of future releases of live shows, possibly as internet-releases. is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the British television station. ... Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock group formed in New York City in 1981. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Feedback loop. ... For other uses, see Distortion (disambiguation). ... A jam session is a musical act where musicians gather and play (or jam) without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ...

Mark Gardener is also now pursuing a solo career. From 2003 to 2005, Mark toured extensively, sometimes with the help of Oxford friends Goldrush, in order to personally fund a full length studio album. During the tour, a three-track EP with Goldrush (Falling Out Into the Night) and a live album (the acoustic solo Live @ the Knitting Factory, New York City) were released. He also spent part of 2005 working with the French duo rinôçérôse. In late 2005, Mark's album These Beautiful Ghosts was released in North America on United For Opportunity. Release of the album in other regions is expected in early 2006. Goldrush is a rock band from Oxfordshire, England. ...

The fact that the band appears to be releasing new material and even being interviewed together suggested that the tension between Gardener and Bell, which was one of the main causes of the band's demise, has been mended.

Any thoughts of permanently re-forming the band, however, have been explicitly denied by Bell, with the reasoning that it would not live up to expectations. However, the members, Bell included, have stated that they would not mind working with each other again. Since, Bell and Colbert made an appearance at one of Gardener's early shows; Bell later shared two nights of acoustic sets with Gardener in November 2003 when Gardener made a tour stop in Bell's current home of Stockholm.

Loz Colbert has also started playing in a band again - as guitarist and vocalist. He also plays drums in different projects, most notably with the reformed Jesus and Mary Chain, Supergrass (filling in for Danny Goffey) and Damo Suzuki (Can). In 2005, Gardener was stuck in France and unable to play the Truck Festival; Colbert's band filled the gap in the bill. Loz studied on the 1 Year Diploma in Drum Performance at London's Drumtech after the split of Ride. The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band that revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. ... REDIRECT Template:Infobox Musician For the witnesses who betray information about associated criminals, see Supergrass (informer). ... Can was a musical group formed in West Germany in 1968. ...

Discography

Albums

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Singles/EPs

• Ride EP (1990, UK Chart #71)
• Play EP (1990, UK Chart #32)
• Fall EP (1990), UK Chart #34)
• Today Forever EP (1991, UK Chart #14)
• Leave them all Behind (1992, UK Chart #9)
• Twisterella (1992, UK Chart #36)
• Birdman (1994, UK Chart #38)
• How does it feel to feel? (1994, UK Chart #58)
• I don't know where it comes from (1994, UK Chart #46)
• Black Nite Crash (1996, UK Chart #67)
• Coming up For Air EP (2002)

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Compilations

• Smile (1992)
• OX4 The Best of Ride (2001)
• Firing Blanks_Unreleased Ride Recordings 1988–95 (2001)
• Live_Reading Festival 1992 (2001)
• Waves (BBC Radio One sessions) (2003)

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Singles

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Song samples

From Ride EP (1990)

• Chelsea Girl ( File info)
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From Nowhere (1990)

• Seagull ( File info)
• Vapour Trail ( File info)

From Going Blank Again (1992)

• Mouse Trap (File info)

From Carnival of Light (1994)

• 1000 Miles (File info)
• I Don't Know Where It Comes From ( File info)

From Tarantula (1996)

• Black Nite Crash ( File info)

From Live_Reading Festival 1992 (2001)

• Like a Daydream ( File info)
• Nowhere ( File info)

From Firing Blanks_Unreleased Ride Recordings 1988-95 (2001)

• Welcome to Paradise ( File info)
• BarneyS ( File info) (Ride pretend to be New Order)

From Coming Up For Air (2002)

• Coming Up For Air ( File info)

From Waves (BBC Radio One Compilation) (2003)

• Perfect Time ( File info)
• All I can see (File info)

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External links

• Official website
• Ticket to Ride — extensive fan website
• Creation Records website