The Ride

Wow! wow! wow! I absolutely love Balcony which is this bands first album and have played it over and over and over again until i know almost every lyric off by heart. It has been my companion during numerous hospital stays and has keep me sane through many a long and sleepless night. So I couldn't wait for album number two to come out, I pre ordered it and literally waited in for the postman on the day of arrival, pouncing on it as it dropped through the letter box! It went straight into my CD player and It did not disappoint. It's superb. There's something very special about these guys and the music they write, it can be haunting, uplifting, mesmerising.....basically it's just bloody brilliant! Along with Balcony this album is now be on my iPod in readiness for future hospital visits. If you've not yet come across Catfish and the Bottlemen you're missing out. I highly recommend you listen to them. So go on, take "The Ride" you will not be disappointed. Play it loud, very loud!

Waited what seemed like forever for the ride. Been in love with Catfish and the bottlemen for years. Seen them live a few times and can't wait to see them live at Castlefield in July, so my excitement about this 2nd album was unmeasurable and it most certainly lives up to all my expectations. The Balcony (their debut album) is up there with the best albums ever made and usually bands can't live up to their first, but CATB do. The songs on this CD are phenomenal, the writing is phenomenal the sound is phenomenal. A total step up from their first album. You can always tell if someone's good if you have every song blasting out of your car with the windows down! If you only buy one CD/VINYL this year make sure it's these guys. Without a shadow of a doubt the UKs best band right now. Keep up the amazing work guys, already looking forward to your 3rd!

A superb follow up album to The Balcony. I had heard Catfish and The Bottlemen being played on the Radio a lot and decided to buy both albums at the same time. I listened to them in order as if I had bought them at the time and The Ride is a great second album both lyrically and musically. I have since seen them live and just love their sound and their talent, can't wait for number 3.

I really like this album but unfortunately no one seems to be able to press an album properly any more. The first song skips if you haven't already read the reviews. Personally I think this is an issue with the pressing but it could also be Amazons fault (due to their terrible track record with vinyls). Feel like I've been ripped off really. Whilst I advise you to buy the album I don't advise you to buy the vinyl from here (Amazon) or be prepared for disappointment at the first song. I give the album 5/5 but the record a 2/5 so we'll have to settle for a 3/5 for this product. UPDATE: For some bizarre reason the vinyl no longer skips. I know this sounds hard to believe but it's true. The more I played it the less it skipped until eventualy it stopped skipping. So I've changed the rating to 4 stars but if I was you I still wouldn't take my chances with this vinyl.

What an awesome sounding album. They haven't moved away from the sound they made on the first album, which is a good thing. Some excellent, real rock songs from a rock band, which seems rare in this day of put together bands. The tunes are catchy and you will find yourself humming them without even realising. One of my new(ish) favourite bands. I just need to see them live now!

Amazing follow up to The Balcony which is not an easy act to follow. It's a shame that the poor quality of the Vinyl from Amazon is affecting the reviews of this excellent album. It's definitely a grower this one. Can't wait to see them at Wrexham, Catfish and the bottlemen are incredible live. Well done Lids, great stuff!!

With The Balcony being such a brilliant first album i was worried that the Ride would not live up to the expectations, Catfish and the bottlemen then released four singles, soundcheck, 7, twice and Glasgow. I was shocked how good they was following that first album, I then purchased the album and it doesn't disappoint. I really recommend buying this album, the white vinyl is stunning with a gatefold album case

Great album with a unique lyric booklet style. Some of the lyrics are hard to read however I love the style. A very good band and I would recommend Catfish and the Bottlemen to anyone with similar music tastes to Panic! At The Disco, Two Door Cinema Club and The 1975.

Its perfect!

This is an excellent rock album. Decided to get this after reading on reviews from so-called expert music reviewers that this was the 2nd coming of their fist release, the Balcony.....Not so at all. I have found that if a reviewer, from whatever publication hates the music, 9 times out of 10 I will find it to be ear candy. My advise, get this for yourself and decide. It is a really good album from front to back. Not one poor tune, but will say, these lads can put together some great riffs and lyrics to match. As a side note, just received their third album, the Balance, and so far, they have done it again with that album as well. Just. get this record if you like rock and roll and enjoy some great tunes. And lastly, most reviewers are trying to "fit in" so ignore their sorry arses, they wouldn't know great music if it came strapped to their ears.

Essendo un prodotto usato mi aspettavo dei lievi graffi alla cover, così è stato. Tempi di consegna rispettati e c'è funzionante. In quanti a loro, bel cd, ormai in loop nello stereo!

Search out their songs, I can see it not being for everyone but it was for me

Exellent