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Going Blank Again

by Ride

Released: March 09, 1992

Shoegaze, psychedelic rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Going Blank Again" is the second studio album by the British shoegaze band Ride, released in March 1992. Following their successful debut album "Nowhere," "Going Blank Again" further solidified Ride's reputation as one of the leading bands in the shoegaze genre. The album features a blend of dreamy atmospheres, swirling guitars, and catchy melodies, characteristic of the shoegaze sound.

Inside the Recording

It includes some of Ride's most well-known songs, such as "Leave Them All Behind," "Twisterella," and "OX4." Produced by Alan Moulder and the band themselves, "Going Blank Again" showcases Ride's ability to craft lush, textured soundscapes while maintaining a strong sense of songwriting and melody.

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It continues to influence and inspire new generations…

It continues to influence and inspire new generations of shoegaze and alternative rock musicians.

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Twisterella

Going Blank Again

"Going Blank Again" is the second studio album by the British shoegaze band Ride, released in March 1992.

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Reception

The album received positive reviews from critics and helped Ride gain a wider audience both in the UK and internationally.

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Legacy

"Going Blank Again" remains a landmark album in the shoegaze genre, beloved by fans for its ethereal sound and timeless appeal.

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The Complete Album Story

The album features a blend of dreamy atmospheres, swirling guitars, and catchy melodies, characteristic of the shoegaze sound. It includes some of Ride's most well-known songs, such as "Leave Them All Behind," "Twisterella," and "OX4."

Produced by Alan Moulder and the band themselves, "Going Blank Again" showcases Ride's ability to craft lush, textured soundscapes while maintaining a strong sense of songwriting and melody. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped Ride gain a wider audience both in the UK and internationally.

"Going Blank Again" remains a landmark album in the shoegaze genre, beloved by fans for its ethereal sound and timeless appeal. It continues to influence and inspire new generations of shoegaze and alternative rock musicians.