#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
π₯ - Leave Them All Behind
Album - Going Blank Again
The easiest choice on the countdown for me. An 8 minute epic.
Reached no. 9 in the charts. Thanks to everyone who has commented and made this so much fun.
Thanks
@rideox4
ππΆ
It's with a heavy heart that I have to step away for a few days. Got the devastating news that one of my lifelong friends died suddenly yesterday, just 2 weeks short of his 50th birthday. Feeling a bit numb right now, but please carry on with
#Top15IrishOld
#Top15IrishNew
π’π
Wow. This new
@rideox4
album really is a bit special folks. New songs Light in a quiet room & Last night I went somewhere to dream stand out on first listen, but I do feel that they've created something very special here. π
#NowPlaying
#Interplay
#DebutAlbums90sTop15
Day 15: Ride - Nowhere
No prizes for guessing that this iconic Shoegaze album was always going to close out my countdown. From the epic opener Seagull to the dreamy Vapour Trail it really is all killer no filler. ππΈπΆ
#shoegaze
@rideox4
Just wanted to says thanks to everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and messages, you're all fecking legends, and turning 50 has been bloody memorable. π₯³ππ»
Who doesn't love a vinyl delivery on a Saturday? Got the house to myself this afternoon, so let's hope the missus doesn't find out about the threesome I've got planned!
πππ
@rideox4
Seeing lots of posts this morning talking about the imminent demise of this great platform, and that truly saddens me. Some of the best people that I've never met live in my phone, and in a rather selfish way I want that to continue. πππΆ
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 4 - Vapour Trail
Album - Nowhere (1990)
First you look so strong, then you fade away,
The sun will blind my eyes, I love you anyway
A very special song. ππΆπ
@rideox4
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 9: Ride - Going Blank Again
Breaking my usual self imposed 1 album per artist rule, but it has to be done to have this gem on the list. From the iconic opener LTAB to the epic closer OX4, and those in between ain't too shabby! Pure magic. π
So despite being double jabbed, and boosted, Covid has finally made it's unwelcome way into our household. Wear a mask, and stay safe out there folks because this bloody thing ain't going anywhere fast. ππ·
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 10: Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted
A hugely influential album for me, and contains one of my favourite songs of all time in the achingly beautiful Here. Lo-fi of the very highest order indeed.
#DebutAlbums90sTop15
Day 6: Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder
An album that instantly transports me back to 1991. A huge part of the soundtrack to my late teens.
Folks, it's with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that Izzy was put to sleep this evening. We gave her the best 6 months of her short life, but we're all a bit broken right now. Thanks for all your support and kinds words. See you soon. Much love, Stevy. Rip Izzy. ππ₯π±
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 6: Teenage Fanclub - Bandwagonesque
A sensational album from start to finish, and still their finest hour for me. ππ°πΆ
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 15 - Grasshopper π¦
B side on LTAB, and appears on the extended version of Going Blank Again
@rideox4
An astonishing 11 minute instrumental, and possibly the best thing you will hear today, but then I am biased. πππΈπΆ
#AlbumClosingSongs
Day 2: Elastica - Stutter
Probably my favourite song from the so called Britpop era, and not a second of the 2 minutes 22 seconds is wasted here. ππΈπΆ
Unfortunately Cookie the cat was put to sleep this afternoon, aged 10. Tears flowed, and will continue to do so. Apparently I can still produce them myself. I'm really happy that I got
@BriDMJoy
to capture him in all his glory last year.
#RIPCookie
ππ’πΏ
Just wanted to pop on and say a huge thanks for all the lovely messages and kind words that I've spent most of this evening reading. Been an emotional few days, and you've got me all misty eyed again, but in a good way! Take care one and all, and hope to catch up soon. ππ
#AtoZBest90sAlbum
Day G - Going Blank Again by Ride
Top 3 tracks: Leave Them All Behind, OX4 and Twisterella
Honorary mention for God Fodder by Ned's Atomic Dustbin.
Folks, will you do me a favour and keep our youngest cat Izzy in your thoughts. She's with the vet, and the prognosis is not good. The next 24 hours will tell us more, but there will be tears.
#Izzy
ππ’π±
No videos, and only this crap photo folks, but
@fontainesdublin
really lived up to expectations. Been a good few years since I braved the mosh pit, and Boys in the Better Land nearly finished me off at the end, but that was an outstanding gig. Enjoy tomorrow
@cjdonnelly72
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 2 - Taste π₯
Album - Nowhere (1990)
My most played song on Spotify last year, and not difficult to see why. Classic ride, and where the love affair began. ππΈπΆ
@rideox4
Folks just want to say a quick thanks for all the lovely birthday messages today. You've warmed the heart of this miserable old git! I keep saying that I follow the best people on here. Peace and love to you all. Stevy K. (age 48). ππβοΈ
Laptop is off, and the out of office on! For the next 2 weeks you'll find me knee deep in shortbread, and fighting the meat sweats! So let's Step Into Christmas
@weddingpresent
style folks.
ππ€ΆππΆ
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 5: My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
An album that blew my tiny 18 year old mind back in 1991, and continues to blow my tiny 50 year old one too! Iconic and unparalleled, but surely it's time for another
@MBVofficial
. π
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 13: Gene - Olympian
Gene were often wrongly derided as being nothing more than a Smiths tribute act, but this is a masterpiece that's full of wonderful songs that Messrs Morrissey and Marr would no doubt be proud of.
@RichardS7370
Evening Richard, and best of luck with this monster! ππΆ
1. Ride - Nowhere
2. Ride - Going Blank Again
3. Catherine Wheel - Ferment
4. Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted
5. My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
6. Carter USM - 30 Something
7. Suede - Dog Man Star
#Epic
#7albums90s
Well Mrs K surprised me with a birthday trip to Edinburgh during festival time and what an unforgettable experience it was. Amazing shows, fantastic food and drink and I finally got to meet my shoegaze brother
@BrianBdavie
. Turning 50 isn't so bad after all! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
#RideTop15
4οΈβ£ Vapour Trail
I'm pretty sure this perfect Indie pop song will appear on everyone's list, so here's a gorgeous acoustic version with Andy and Mark. ππΈ
@rideox4
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 14 - Twisterella
Album - Going Blank Again (1992)
A top 40 smash hit (36) and probably the poppiest song the guys recorded. Fantastic acoustic version for you to enjoy here. ππΈπΆ
@rideox4
Evening Rich, after much deliberation here's my
#5Albums23
1 Slowdive - Everything is Alive
2 Bdrmm - I Don't Know
3 Cigarettes for Breakfast - Join The Circus
4 The Slow Readers Club - Knowledge Freedom Power
5 Flyying Colours - You Never Know
Have a good weekend all. ππΆ
Well having taken part in many great polls I'm thinking it's about time I ran an Irish one, especially after losing 2 icons last year. Any interest in a top 15 for both old and new Irish artists/bands? I'll even allow U2! Start Monday 4th March, and take us over Paddy's day! ππΆ
I'm on taxi duty tonight, and had nothing stronger in my hand than a mug of tea, but all the very best to you wonderful folk who live in my phone. I'm not eloquent enough to express how much you guys have helped make this year a bit less crap. Take care and see you in 2022. ππ
Morning Twitter family. A year ago I finally took the plunge and joined the world of Twitter, I'm a bit slow on the uptake! I'm pleased to say that every day since I engage with funny, interesting and likeable folk that I've yet to meet. Thanks and keep up the good work. πππ
Oh. My. Fucking. God.
@slowreadersclub
what a night that was. Such a tight band, and so many highlights, but hearing Afterlife was a bit special. Over 20,000 steps tonight so my feet were definitely on fire! Thank you for coming to Belfast. πππΆ
@RichardS7370
Evening Rich, here's my
#5albumsFinal
1 Ride - Nowhere
2 My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
3 Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted
4 The Stone Roses - S/T
5 Suede - Dog Man Star
Huge apologies to Teenage Fanclub, and I'm off now to remove something from my eye. π’ππΆ
#Top10FaveSongs
Blankenberge - Time to Live
Carter USM - Only Living Boy In New Cross
Catherine Wheel - Black Metallic MBV - Only Shallow
Pavement - Here
Ride - Taste
Slowdive - When The Sun Hits
Stereolab - French Disko
Suede - New Generation
The Wedding Present - Kennedy
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 2: The Wedding Present - Bizarro
Probably the band I've seen live the most, and I still get goosebumps when those guitars kick in on Kennedy.
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 24 - Sennen
Album - Nowhere π
Bonus track on the re-issued version, and a song as beautiful as the place itself. ππΆ
#RideTop15
π₯Taste
One of those forever goosebumps songs that instantly transports me back to the early nineties. A band that have been touched by genius. Thanks again
@tansleyjames
@rideox4
30 years young today, and I've probably burnt through a few CD copies of this absolute gem over that period. Desperately hoping for a vinyl reissue this year, but happy to enjoy my all time favourite album on any format.
@rideox4
ππΆ
#GBA30
#NowPlaying
I don't have a huge vinyl collection, so the fact that this is getting a spin means it has a big chance of making my
#5albums95
. Still one of the best closing tracks in Stutter.
#NowPlaying
Never owned this masterpiece on vinyl before today, so hearing the mighty Seagull spinning is just a bit special. πππΆ
@rideox4
#NowPlaying
#Nowhere
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 7 - Dreams Burn Down
Album - Nowhere (1990)
Lead track on the Fall EP, and another fantastic live version from an excellent KEXP session. ππΈπΆ
@rideox4
#tenbandsofmylife
Oh go on then another list, but in alphabetical order.
Boo Radleys
Carter USM
Catherine Wheel
Gene
Pavement
Ride
Suede
Teenage Fanclub
The Smiths
The Wedding Present
@RichardS7370
Evening Rich, here's my
#5albums21
1 The Shop Window - The State of Being Human
2 Beachy Head - S/T
3 Mogwai - As the Love Continues
4 Massage - Still Life
5 Nation of Language - A Way Forward
And the rest of the top 10 is here. Thanks again mate, and Happy New year folks. ππΆ
Imagine being 17 again and hearing this record for the first time. An absolute game changer, still sounding epic to this day. πππΆ
@rideox4
#nowhereat30
Dreams Burn Down by Ride
#Top10FaveSongs
Day 1: Stereolab - French Disko
Starting with the final song to make my list, and while I don't claim to be a huge Stereolab fan I've always adored this track.
Sat down with a cold beer and it's time for another spin of the brilliant new
@rideox4
album. Have a great evening folks. π»πΆ
#NowPlaying
#Interplay
Post your 10 bands you've obsessed about at some point in your life:
Ride
Carter USM
The Wedding Present
The Boo Radleys
Pavement
Suede
Blankenberge
Slowdive
The Slow Readers Club
Victories at Sea
And like most of you good folk, the list is endless!
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
No 25 - Black Nite Crash
Album - Tarantula (1996)
Opening track to the mainly disappointing final album before the band split up. Great rock n roll song nonetheless.
#FaveArtistTop25
#Ride
Number 6 - Seagull
Album - Nowhere (1990)
An absolute drumming masterclass from
@doctorloz
on this one, but the guitars and bass ain't too shabby either. π Simply magnificent π₯π₯πΈπΆ
@rideox4
@RichardS7370
Evening Rich, and after way too much deliberation here's my
#5albums93
1 Suede - S/T
2 The Boo Radleys - Giant Steps
3 Adorable - Against Perfection
4 Catherine Wheel - Crank
5 Slowdive - Souvlaki
Too many close run things, but TFC, The Auteurs, Nirvana and Radiohead ran close
#Top15FaveAlbums
(Date order)
Day 12: Suede - Dog Man Star
Hard to believe that this album will be 30 years old later this year. First saw these songs played live in Belfast in 94 and hope to hear them again in Edinburgh this July.
Incredible from start to finish.
Evening all, and after the usual period of over thinking here's my 5.
1 Ride - Weather Diaries
2 Fontaines DC - Dogrel
3 Suede - The Blue Hour
4 Sugar - Copper Blue
5 Pixies - Doolittle
Have a good weekend folks. π
#5albumsSF4