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- Summary: This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.
- Record Label: Jetset
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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It's the first good 2002 album I've heard.
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Fans of Macha might find the release lacking a bit in the percussion area, but The Ride makes up for it some with atmosphere.
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Alternative PressWhat emerges here isn't the new techno folk or even world music for the e-universe, but a rare portrait of technology with a human face. [Mar 2002, p.78]
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The album is gorgeous and richly textured, but it seems as if McKay can't decide whether he wants to focus on groovy, downtempo space-pop or more experimental, melodramatic soundscapes.
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MagnetIf Seaworthy is more restrained than Macha, it's just as colorful. [#83, p.89]
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The Ride has Macha's dreamy, pulling, mournful feel, yet as the name Seaworthy implies, this is more blurry blue aquatic.