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12 Gauge - Let Me Ride Again
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12 Gauge - Let Me Ride Again

By Le Stagiaire·

"Let Me Ride Again" serves as an anchor for the artist 12 Gauge, released in 1995 on Scotti Bros. Records and distributed by BMG. This album of ten tracks showcases a confident production signed by Robert "Flash" Gordon and David Michery as executive producers.

Let Me Ride: The Opening of a Confident Statement

The album kicks off with immediate momentum, sweeping aside hesitation to dive into a sustained flow from the third track. Introductory tracks like Friends and Fun set the stage for an artistic voice where the artist defines his sonic codes without delay. This opening establishes a cruising rhythm that won't falter, preparing the listener for a coherent experience from start to finish of the album.

Get My Freak On: Key Track in a Defining Writing

At the heart of the project, Get My Freak On stands as a pillar of this trajectory. This track perfectly embodies the artist's identity, offering textual and sonic density that definitively anchors 12 Gauge's place within this musical landscape. The presence of this key track confirms that the album is not merely existing but aims to mark a specific step in the evolution of the genre.

Hit And Run, Fun, Shake It 'Round & 'Round: The Sonic Verdict on Seven Tracks

The second half of the album offers a varied panorama where each track brings its own specific touch. Hit And Run and the cover of Shake It 'Round & 'Round demonstrate an ability to alternate between more aggressive approaches and moments of relaxation. Between these two poles, the track Fun keeps the energy high, while other sequences like Backstroke or Keep It Hype add depth to this richly nuanced sonic record. These seven tracks form a cohesive set that illustrates the artist's versatility without ever losing sight of their stylistic anchor.

Keep It Hype, Backstroke, Freak Show: the cornerstone tracks of an assertive statement

These pieces constitute the rhythmic heart of the project, demonstrating technical mastery and the ability to vary tempos to maintain listener interest throughout the listening session.

Dunkie Butt '96: key track in a defining writing style and temporal reference point

This final track closes out the album with a touch of specificity that marks the end of this work, confirming that the project concluded on a strong and memorable note.

🎬 The album's music videos

10 clips · continuous playback

Tracks

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Review published on 12/08/2026 · Reviews

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