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Cali
Rock · 2017

Cali

Ride

Shimmering, sun-drenched shoegaze that trades 90s gloom for West Coast brightness. A propulsive, hi-fi anthem built on motoric rhythms and interlocking guitar jangle.

July 11, 2017 · Wichita

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Cali represents a fascinating evolution for Ride, shedding the heavy, rain-slicked textures of their Oxford roots for something that feels distinctly illuminated by the California sun. It is a track that breathes with a sense of wide-open space, trading the claustrophobic walls of sound found on their early EPs for a more aerodynamic and propulsive energy. The guitars still shimmer and roar, but they do so with a crystalline clarity that feels modern and refreshed, anchored by a rhythm section that pushes forward with relentless, motorik intent.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the feedback dissolves into the main driving riff, signaling a shift from hazy intro to propulsive motion
the bridge where the guitars wash out into a shimmering wall of sound before the drums snap back into the final chorus
the specific texture of the dual vocal harmonies during the chorus that feel lifted by a warm Pacific breeze
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cali sound next to the rest of Ride's catalogue?

Travel Journey+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into travel journey than the rest of the catalogue.

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