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. It was released on 27 May 2016 through

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. The album was produced by

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", " 7", "Twice" and "Outside", the second of which became the band's highest charting UK single at the time. The album received generally mixed reviews upon release.

Track listing

Lyrics by Van McCann and music by Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Personnel

Credits adapted from ''The Ride'' liner notes. Catfish and the Bottlemen *Van McCann – vocals, guitar *Johnny Bond – guitar *Benji Blakeway – bass *Bob Hall – drums Production *Dave Sardy - production, mixing *Jordan Curtis Hughes - photography *Tim Lahan - artwork

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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