Being Ridden
| Being Ridden | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | November 2001 – September 2002 | |||
| Genre | Electronic, hip-hop | |||
| Length | 40:20 | |||
| Label | Temporary Residence TRR55 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Alternative Press | Jul 2003, p.124 |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.1/10[2] |
| Playlouder | link |
| Rolling Stone | [3] |
| Stylus Magazine | 68% link |
| URB | #234, p.53 |
| The Wire | #234, p.53 |
Being Ridden is an album by the American musician Cex, released in 2003.[4][5] It is his second album to move away from a straight ahead electronic music sounds and indulge in a more hip-hop based music, complete with rapping by Cex. The album cover is an homage to David Bowie's album cover for his album "Heroes".[6]
Track listing
- "The Wayback Machine" (Kidwell) – 3:36
- "You Kiss Like You're Dead" (Kidwell) – 2:19
- "Not Working" (Kidwell) – 4:22
- "Signal Katied" (Kidwell) – 1:49
- "Earth-Shaking Event" (Kidwell) – 3:20
- "Cex at Arm's Length" (Kidwell) – 2:37
- "Stamina" (Kidwell, Venetian Snares) – 2:33
- "See Ya Never, Sike" (Kidwell) – 2:25
- "The Marriage" (Kidwell) – 3:11
- "Other Countries" (Kidwell) – 3:20
- "Brer Rjyan" (Kidwell) – 3:31
- "Dead Bodies" (Kidwell) – 5:21
- "Never Mind" (Kidwell) – 1:55
References
- ^ "Being Ridden Review by K. Ross Hoffman". AllMusic. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Bryant, Andrew (May 18, 2003). "Being Ridden Cex". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (June 26, 2003). "Cex Being Ridden". Rolling Stone. No. 925. p. 78.
- ^ Pfafflin, Jennifer (July 3, 2003). "Cex grows up". Green Bay Press Gazette. p. H6.
- ^ Stasiek, Tony (July 24, 2003). "Clubs". Take Five. The Bellingham Herald. p. 12.
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (June 2003). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly. No. 113. p. 50.
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