1: Chelsea Girl (2:58) 2: Drive Blind (4:45) 3: All I Can See (3:24) 4: Close My Eyes (5:27) 5: Like A Daydream (3:06) 6: Silver (4:10) 7: Furthest Sense (3:24) 8: Perfect Time (3:52)
Description:
Tracks 1 to 4 recorded at Union Studios, Oxford, England. remixed at Arkantide Studios, London.
Tracks 5 to 8 recorded at Blackwing Studios, London.
Track 5 remixed at Matrix Studios, London.
Track Times As Per Insert
[P][C] 1990 Sire Records Company
WEA Music Of Canada Ltd
A Warner Communications Company
"Smile" is a CD release by the British band Ride, capturing the early phase of their distinctive sound that helped define the shoegaze movement. The album presents densely layered guitars, melodic bass lines and atmospheric vocals that float over powerful yet dreamy arrangements. Across the tracks, "Smile" combines energy and introspection: driving rhythms and feedback-drenched guitars meet melancholic melodies and a warm, immersive production that invites close listening. This CD is ideal for listeners who appreciate guitar-driven alternative rock with an emotional depth and a slightly psychedelic edge, and it works equally well as a focused headphone experience or as a dynamic backdrop for relaxed evenings.
As a physical CD, "Smile" offers a tangible connection to Ride's formative era, often appreciated by collectors and fans of 1990s indie and shoegaze. The sequencing emphasizes contrast between more direct, uptempo songs and expansive, slower pieces, giving the album a cohesive arc rather than just a loose collection of tracks. The sound palette ranges from shimmering, reverb-heavy guitar textures to more rough, distorted passages, underlining the band's ability to move between delicacy and raw power. The release stands as a snapshot of a band finding its voice, yet already sounding remarkably confident and singular.
Ride are one of the key bands of the early 1990s shoegaze scene, emerging from Oxford with a sound that blended noise, melody and emotional immediacy. Known for their richly layered guitars, dual vocals and strong songwriting, Ride quickly moved from underground favorites to critical darlings. Their classic album "Nowhere" is widely regarded as one of the defining records of the shoegaze genre, and they achieved notable chart success and enduring influence on later alternative and indie acts. After an initial run in the 1990s, the band reunited in the 2010s, introducing their music to a new generation and confirming their status as a seminal name in British alternative rock.
The CD is released under the Sire label, a company with a long tradition of signing innovative and influential artists in rock and alternative music. Sire has built a reputation for supporting bands that push boundaries while maintaining strong songwriting and a clear artistic vision. Releases on Sire are often associated with high production standards and careful curation, making the label a mark of quality for many music enthusiasts. With "Smile" by Ride, Sire once again underlines its role in documenting important developments in modern guitar music and providing a platform for artists who shape the sound of their time.
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