Weather Diaries is the fifth studio album by English rock band Ride. The album was released on 16 June 2017, and is the first Ride album since 1996's Tarantula.[ Ride Announce New Album "Weather Diaries", Share New 'Charm Assault' Video: Watch] The album was produced by English DJ Erol Alkan and mixed by long-time Ride collaborator Alan Moulder.
Release
The album was supported by two singles: "Charm Assault", released on 21 February 2017, and "Home Is a Feeling" released the next day.
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The Japanese edition features the bonus track, which is the remix edition of "Home Is a Feeling", also with the limited edition Tote Bag.
Reception
Reviews were largely positive. Spin felt the album had less shoegaze and was a simplified sound compared to early albums.
Track listing
Personnel
- Ride
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Mark Gardener – lead vocals, guitar
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Andy Bell – vocals, guitar
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Steve Queralt – bass guitars
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Loz Colbert – drums, percussion, vocals on "Rocket Silver Symphony"
- Additional personnel
Charts
