Name: The Horse
Brand: Blackout

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EZRDR076CD

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-06-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

603111719429

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

EZRDR076

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603111719412

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Blackout

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Riding Easy

Riding Easy is a boutique record label based in Hermosa Beach, California. Since its founding in 2013 by an individual known as [a5118285], the label has been dedicated to producing limited vinyl runs of heavy psych, doom, metal, and rock music. Originally named Easy Rider Records, the label had to change its name to RidingEasy in May of 2014 due to a cease and desist order from the parent company of Easyriders Magazine. With their focus on unique and high-quality releases, Riding Easy continues to be a prominent force in the music industry.
At Riding Easy, we pride ourselves on our commitment to showcasing talented artists who push boundaries within their respective genres. Our carefully curated selection of heavy psych, doom, metal, and rock music offers something for every discerning listener. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to these genres, our limited vinyl runs provide an opportunity to own exceptional pieces of musical art.
Since our inception, Riding Easy has worked tirelessly to create a platform for both established acts and emerging talent alike. We believe that great music deserves recognition and support from passionate fans like you. By supporting Riding Easy and purchasing *our artists' records*, you are directly contributing to the growth and success of these incredible musicians.

NYC trio Blackout’s take on doom and stoner rock is filled with a gritty, mechanistic heft unlike bands of their ilk from anywhere else. Subsumed within the greasy grooves of The Horse there are echoes of NYC heavy legends like Helmet, Cro-Mags, Judge, Prong and others — not as intentional homage, but rather a vibe that permeates and inadvertently gives its bands a unique power that few can match. After a brief hiatus between the March 2015 release of their self-titled sophomore album on RidingEasy Records, Blackout has regrouped and (ahem) gotten back on The Horse for an 8-song blast of riffs that does not fuck around. On one fateful day in July 2016, with a handful of mushrooms and a bottle of tequila, vocalist/guitarist Christian Gordy set out to write an entire new Blackout record. Following the departure of original drummer Taryn Waldman earlier that year, the band’s fate was uncertain. But, Gordy’s writing forray resulted in a wellspring of inspiration and by happenstance he contacted drummer Adam Taylor who had just parted with his band Ghost Punch. Within two months of banging out riffs with bassist Justin Sherrell, Blackout was back in action. The Horse was recorded over 4 days in September 2016 at Spaceman Sound in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood, which the band describes as “a whirlwind session laced with loads of buds, Petey’s burgers and lipstick.” 

The Horse

Music GB