{"product_id":"going-blank-again-reissue","title":"Going Blank Again","description":"\u003cp\u003eRide set themselves a tough task by having to follow up their excellent full-length debut, \u003ci\u003eNowhere\u003c\/i\u003e, an album that still stands as one of the finest examples of britain's shoegazer movement. Fortunately, the band rose to the task. While not quite as immediately striking or hypnotic as \u003ci\u003eNowhere, Going Blank Again\u003c\/i\u003e is a charmingly different kettle of fish. Of course, there is plenty of the band's trademark epic sonic play, including oceans of layered guitars shot through with distortion and effects, shimmering psychedelic textures, and thumping bass and drums. But \u003ci\u003eGoing Blank Again\u003c\/i\u003e is much brighter and more pop-oriented than its predecessor, with songs like 'Twisterella' and 'Not Fazed' making ample use of chiming guitar lines and catchy melodic hooks. While the dark-and-gloomy, drone-fixated shoegazer fans may disparage the record, Ride's sophomore release shows the band building on their sound while polishing their popcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wichita Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Orange LP","offer_id":50484692812107,"sku":"1152064","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50484688421195,"sku":"351701","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fde1f57f-f723-4097-a7d5-46ffda6b8343_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727592152","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/going-blank-again-reissue","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}