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Editorial Reviews
The Sub Pop debut by this LA duo is succinctly all encompassing, from the faux simplicity of the title to the beautiful distortion of its sound, to the packaging that includes a 68-page full-color book packed with photos and art pieces. The record opens with a symphony of noise and sometimes creeps, sometimes smashes through a sonic headlock befitting "Daydream Nation"-era Sonic Youth, Kiwi pop, My Bloody Valentine, and experimental noise.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By billy
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
For what it aims to do, mainly dressing up short and poppy songs with punk rock energy, noise, and ambient elements, Nouns succeeds mightily. It's a short and energetic burst that is over before you know it. At worst, it provides an opportunity to simply rock out, at its best it's beautiful, chaotic, and energetic all at the same time.
I first saw No Age open up for Liars, and I enjoyed them but wasn't blown away by them. I liked their energy and their ambient interludes, but they struck me as kind of simple. Their short songs seemed unfinished. I also tend to view two piece bands as a bit of a gimmick after I've heard The White Stripes and Death From Above 1979 over and over again. So I wasn't really prepared to enjoy this album as much as I did. It took a couple of listens, but after I fully digested the hooks and dug through some of the noise this album really opened up.
The album kicks off with Miner, an uptempo number that sets Nouns off in typical thrashing style. It's a quick, straight forward song with buried vocals. It's got a very hooky guitar riff and nice energy. Teen Creeps is another highlight with an absolutely soaring chorus. My favorite song on the album is Sleeper Hold. It manages to sound epic at less than 3 minutes. Their are also ambient interludes scattered throughout the album that add atmosphere and also provide a respite from the more energetic songs.
A lot of music labeled as "indie" has a tendency to lack any backbone, and No Age doesn't have that problem. It harkens back to a time when independent bands actually rocked. No Age is treading on similar ground as Husker Du, Sonic Youth, and Dinosaur Jr.-noisy but ultimately catchy bands. It's not as good as those artists best work, but it's a fun and enjoyable album.
Nouns is one of my favorite releases of 2008. If you're a fan of Sonic Youth, Husker Du, or Dinosaur Jr, chances are you'll enjoy this band, or if you're just tired winsome and limp indie rock, then check out this album. No Age also gets point for the packaging, which comes with a book full of photos. It's nice to see a band make an effort in that department for a change.
I first saw No Age open up for Liars, and I enjoyed them but wasn't blown away by them. I liked their energy and their ambient interludes, but they struck me as kind of simple. Their short songs seemed unfinished. I also tend to view two piece bands as a bit of a gimmick after I've heard The White Stripes and Death From Above 1979 over and over again. So I wasn't really prepared to enjoy this album as much as I did. It took a couple of listens, but after I fully digested the hooks and dug through some of the noise this album really opened up.
The album kicks off with Miner, an uptempo number that sets Nouns off in typical thrashing style. It's a quick, straight forward song with buried vocals. It's got a very hooky guitar riff and nice energy. Teen Creeps is another highlight with an absolutely soaring chorus. My favorite song on the album is Sleeper Hold. It manages to sound epic at less than 3 minutes. Their are also ambient interludes scattered throughout the album that add atmosphere and also provide a respite from the more energetic songs.
A lot of music labeled as "indie" has a tendency to lack any backbone, and No Age doesn't have that problem. It harkens back to a time when independent bands actually rocked. No Age is treading on similar ground as Husker Du, Sonic Youth, and Dinosaur Jr.-noisy but ultimately catchy bands. It's not as good as those artists best work, but it's a fun and enjoyable album.
Nouns is one of my favorite releases of 2008. If you're a fan of Sonic Youth, Husker Du, or Dinosaur Jr, chances are you'll enjoy this band, or if you're just tired winsome and limp indie rock, then check out this album. No Age also gets point for the packaging, which comes with a book full of photos. It's nice to see a band make an effort in that department for a change.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Fake Mcname
Format:Audio CD
I would recommend this CD to someone who isn't looking for instant satisfaction out of an album but something that grows on you with more listens. I think the out come is more enjoyable if you have to work for it. I had the same experience with weirdo rippers.
This album has a warm, fuzzy, and happy ambience. Its filled with cryptic lyrics and naive sounding vocals. The distorted noise that seems initially to be an annoyance will eventually move into the background and the melodies will start to surface.
I'm not a critic but I love music and this satisfies my fix. It never sounds too familiar. I love listening to music that isn't completely predictable and this would be that.
Listen to Teen Creeps.
This album has a warm, fuzzy, and happy ambience. Its filled with cryptic lyrics and naive sounding vocals. The distorted noise that seems initially to be an annoyance will eventually move into the background and the melodies will start to surface.
I'm not a critic but I love music and this satisfies my fix. It never sounds too familiar. I love listening to music that isn't completely predictable and this would be that.
Listen to Teen Creeps.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have no idea what makes this such a low rated record, Nouns is an excellent record. It's loud, noisy indie punk rock, and that's exactly how I like it. Definately among the best releases of 2008.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
wow
The one word that comes to mind on No Age's "Nouns" is different. And I couldn't mean that in a better way. Read more
Published 11 months ago by lukas
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's "Art" but is it pleasure?
Let me state upfront that I am a HUGE fan of indie-music. A few weeks ago, there was a highly anticipated mid-week concert here in Cincinnati featuring No Age/Deerhuner/Dean Deacon... Read more
Published on August 30, 2009 by Paul Allaer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Avant-garage
2 1/2
Mostly unimpressive noise-jams and uninspired angularities thrive off the typically indie strategy of masking simplistic songwriting with distortion to provide an... Read more
Mostly unimpressive noise-jams and uninspired angularities thrive off the typically indie strategy of masking simplistic songwriting with distortion to provide an... Read more
Published on June 4, 2009 by IRate
3.0 out of 5 stars
wasn't as scathing as I'd hoped
I heard a Bjork cover by these cats. They ripped it up buddy. Thrashed it real good. I love that sound. Read more
Published on April 7, 2009 by A. Hill
2.0 out of 5 stars
Really nothing special here
I'm amazed by the 5 stars reviews and the suggestions that No Age even approaches the greatness of My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Pere Ubu, and Dinosaur Jr. Read more
Published on February 6, 2009 by voomer
3.0 out of 5 stars
No Age - Nouns
Nouns (2008, Sub Pop) No Age's second studio album. ***
The sound of these indie rockers is certainly a strange one, but the word that ultimately describes it is... Read more
The sound of these indie rockers is certainly a strange one, but the word that ultimately describes it is... Read more
Published on August 7, 2008 by S. D. Mason
1.0 out of 5 stars
No age...No Buy rather
Avoid!!!! This is really pretentious and horrible. In the other reviews as well as elsewhere this has been treated very very reverentially whereas it is really a lot of talentless... Read more
Published on August 5, 2008 by Lovblad
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic album
Great "indie-rock" or whatever from Los Angeles on Sub Pop Records, heavily influenced by both punk rock and the "shoegaze" bands of the late 80s/early 90s. Read more
Published on July 16, 2008 by Joseph Broze
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sucks
I always give a CD three listens before condemning it. This CD sucks. I listened at home. I listened at my desk. I listened in the car. Read more
Published on June 18, 2008 by Thomas Szabo
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's angelic
I first heard about No Age on the Sub Pop 20th Anniversary sampler. When I saw "Nouns" had been released I had to give it a shot. Read more
Published on May 15, 2008 by N. Leitzke
