Joyride is the third major label studio album from post-grunge band Oleander . It was released on March 4, 2003 through Sanctuary Records and marks the band's first studio album with the label. Joyride also marks a return to the band's focus on aggressive hard rock that was less apparent on their previous, more experimental effort, Unwind .
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150-434: A confectionery gummy candy company founded in 2008 by Tyler Merrick and co-owned by YouTuber Ryan Trahan Television [ edit ] Joyride (TV series) , a 2004–2005 Philippine drama series "Joyride" ( Batman Beyond ) , a 1999 episode "Joyride" ( The Outer Limits ) , a 1999 episode "Joy Ride" ( Steven Universe ) , a 2015 episode "Joy Ride" ( The Twilight Zone ) , a 1987 episode " The Joy Ride ",
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275-553: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Joyride (Oleander album) Joyride was originally planned for a November 2002 release, but since it was not yet completed, Oleander released the Runaway Train EP at concerts to hold fans over. The EP revolved around its title track, which a month prior was featured in the Showtime film Bang, Bang, You're Dead . A music video
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#1732880155446300-611: The Runaway Train EP. Joyride' s single , "Hands Off the Wheel," received considerable radio play upon the album's release. The majority of songs also aired on the Power Rock satellite radio station in 2003. While not as commercially successful or widely recognized as their major label debut , Joyride generally received critical praise. Sales remained respectable of just under 400,000 copies. Rolling Stone ' s Karen Bliss described
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350-574: The Time in the World , 2002 "Joy Ride", by the Killers from Day & Age , 2008 "Joy Ride", by Mariah Carey from The Emancipation of Mimi , 2005 "Joy Ride", by TLC from TLC , 2017 Other uses [ edit ] Joyride (crime) , a crime involving stealing vehicles Kinect Joy Ride , a 2010 racing game for the Xbox 360 Red Bull Joyride , a slopestyle mountain biking competition JoyRide (Philippine Company) See also [ edit ] Joyrider (disambiguation) Rough ride (police brutality) Topics referred to by
375-435: The album's cover came from established photographer Neil Zlozower who had pictures of his wrecked Mustang for his insurance company. Flowers chose the photo himself, and it likely inspired the album's title which had not prior been established. This artistic theme is carried throughout the album liner notes as well. Joyride marks the last album before Oleander's unofficial hiatus. In November 2003, drummer Scott Devours left
400-530: The band to work with Ima Robot . Vocalist Thomas Flowers subsequently began collaborating with The Black Summer Crush. The Runaway Train EP was released in November 2002 and features a demo, an unreleased song, and the "Runaway Train" music video . It was competitively priced. In March 2003, Oleander traveled to Italy and headlined a special welcome home concert for the 173 Airborne Brigade . In promotion of Joyride ,
425-420: The event from the store. The promotional campaign focused on a retail presence in cities in which "Hands Off the Wheel" was received positively, such as Dallas , Cincinnati , and Minneapolis . A listening party was held exclusively on Budweiser .com from February 28 through March 3 and allowed fans to stream the entire album. Amazon.com also offered a pre-release value-add, where purchasing fans could stream
450-536: The group also performed on the Rock and Awe Tour. Frontman Thomas Flowers joked in an interview that "On the occasion when nobody shows up, it's the 'Rock and No Draw Tour.' Previous to that it was the 'Turn That Frown Upside Down Tour'." The group also toured with Nickelback in early 2003. On street date, Oleander played a half-hour acoustic concert at Tower Records in Citrus Heights ; local radio station KRXQ broadcast
475-438: The homeless while "30-60-90" expresses disdain for drug addiction. "Runaway Train" also reflects on Flowers' previous marriage while "Better Luck Next Time" regards his guilt over spending time wastefully. The album was heavily toted as reinforcing Oleander's aggressive side, comparable to later Soundgarden and Sponge ; however, it does include two ballads in "Rainy Day" and the aforementioned "Runaway Train" The photo seen on
500-441: The introductory "Hands Off the Wheel" as "one of those perfect singles, aggressive, penetrating but catchy." Daniel Mitchell of PopMatters declared "While simplicity and copycatting may sound like negative things, often they are not; such is the case with Joyride ." He also noted "Off and On" as the album's catchiest track and added that "Oleander is a band at the top of their game." Bill Ribas of NY Rock showed disgruntlement in
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#1732880155446550-411: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Joyride . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joyride&oldid=1258768111 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
575-605: The title song, 1995 Joyride (Oleander album) or the title song, 2003 Joyride (Pieces of a Dream album) or the title song, 1986 Joyride (Roxette album) or the title song (see below), 1991 Joyride (Stanley Turrentine album) , 1965 Joyride (Tinashe album) or the title song, 2018 Joyride (Transit album) , 2014 Joyride: Remixes , by Mirah, 2006 Songs [ edit ] "Joyride" (Roxette song) , 1991 " Joyride (Omen) ", by Chevelle, 2016 "Joyride" (Kesha song) , 2024 "Joyride", by Home Made Kazoku , 2005 "Joyride", by Jump5 from All
600-605: The title song, 1995 Joyride (Oleander album) or the title song, 2003 Joyride (Pieces of a Dream album) or the title song, 1986 Joyride (Roxette album) or the title song (see below), 1991 Joyride (Stanley Turrentine album) , 1965 Joyride (Tinashe album) or the title song, 2018 Joyride (Transit album) , 2014 Joyride: Remixes , by Mirah, 2006 Songs [ edit ] "Joyride" (Roxette song) , 1991 " Joyride (Omen) ", by Chevelle, 2016 "Joyride" (Kesha song) , 2024 "Joyride", by Home Made Kazoku , 2005 "Joyride", by Jump5 from All
625-438: Was also shot and incorporated footage from the film. In an interview with Billboard , frontman Thomas Flowers elaborated on the creative direction on Joyride in the aftermath of Unwind : Other than "Runaway Train," which was written a few years prior, all songs were written after Oleander's departure from Universal. Lyrical themes of Joyride revolve often around danger and risk. "Fountain and Vine" also sympathizes for
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