Sounds From Nowheresville is a blast when it’s on and imminently forgettable when it’s not.
De Martino and White haven’t hit an equilibrium yet, but at this creative trajectory, they will– and maybe sooner rather than later.
It just sounds a little bereft of ideas, and way too short.
There’s virtue in this album, but you have to look quite hard for it
Sounds From Nowheresville is a mish-mash of different things, none of which are really that good.
Sounds From Nowheresville is rather more of a mish-mash of different ideas that have varying success rates.
Sounds from Nowheresville is sluggish, self-conscious, and seemingly deliberately bad
Ten fairly short bursts of naive noise isn't really a great return on two years of solid work.
Sounds From Nowheresville makes me want to buy chocolate, try on clothes, take a holiday-- anything but listen to this record.
This is my first real impression of The Ting Tings, so I'm not sure if I'm considered credible by fans of the band. But I've thoroughly enjoyed these songs throughout the year. It's fun, poppy, indie rock with a little twist. Soul Killing is, in my opinion, a classic song. This isn't a "deep" record, I guess. But I imagine it's one of those that will receive its rightful praise in perhaps thirty years from now. Just wait...
Don't believe these mad critics and the majority of swayed users. Please don't... Maybe this is not so-called "deep album" (af if every album on the planet must be philosophic anthology), but this catchy composed as pop record.
Silence . 100. The only gloomy track hear was placed in front.
Hit Me Down Sonny. 98. Catchy beat shifts at 2:04
Hang It Up. 90.
Give It Back. 93. Classic rock melodies at verses might be boring but chorus was really ok. The final "brutal" phrase ... read more
They released a solid debut album, but I feel like this duo is no longer relevant thanks to this album and its predecessor, they are quite forgettable. Too bad.