Beauty of the Ride
Sebadoh
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Artist Background"Beauty of the Ride" is by Sebadoh, an indie rock band from Westfield, Massachusetts. They're one of the pioneers of lo-fi music, a style of indie music recorded on low-quality equipment.
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Release and Album DetailsThe song was released in 1996 as part of the album "Harmacy." This album is the band's sixth full-length studio album.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Eric Gaffney, Jason Loewenstein, and Lou Barlow. This trio also shares vocal duties on the song.
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Reception and Presence"Beauty of the Ride" is often regarded as one of Sebadoh's best songs and it helped them gain some mainstream success.
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Music videoThe music video for the song, which was directed by Luke Scott (Ridley Scott's son), features the band performing the song while traveling through a variety of wild and surreal landscapes.
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Live Performances"Beauty of the Ride" is one of the band's most performed songs at their live shows.
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Song's StyleThe song is known for its catchy, pop-inflected melody – a bit of a departure from the raw, haphazard sound of Sebadoh's earlier work.
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Special EditionThe song was included on the 2007 reissue of "Harmacy" along with bonus tracks and demos.
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Song MeaningWhile the exact meaning of the song is open to interpretation, some fans believe it touches on themes of moving forward and finding beauty in the journey, regardless of the destination.
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Positive Critic ReviewsCritics have praised the song for its compelling melody and emotionally resonant lyrics, pointing to it as a standout in the band's discography.
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