Nocturne

Wild Nothing - Nocturne
Critic Score
Based on 27 reviews
2012 Ratings: #264 / 1118
Year End Rank: #42
User Score
Based on 386 ratings
2012 Rank: #84
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CRITIC REVIEWS

83
Pitchfork

Nocturne is painted with the same colors as Gemini, but the resolution is much higher.

81
Beats Per Minute

Nocturne proves that Tatum is firmly at the centre of the Wild Nothing universe, and around him orbits his dreams, influences and abilities, which seem to stretch out infinitely.

80
The 405

... it is a soothing and ethereal listen with songs that would do well in the charts as well as songs meant for private and reflective listening.

80
Under the Radar

This time around, Tatum is attacking the form with a more "adult" approach, careful in its construction and aware of its context—but somehow eternally youthful in its vision, still lost in the clouds.

80
PopMatters

It’s an album made of dreams, haunted visions, and echoes that extend forever.

76
Paste

The record is fun and lovely when it’s happening—and you’ll want it to happen a lot—it just doesn’t leave you with much fat to chew on after. 

75
A.V. Club

On Nocturne, he’s matured considerably as a songwriter, demonstrating a knack for the subtle nuances that make memorable songs tick. 

75
Pretty Much Amazing

This homogeneous approach leads to an all around gorgeous album; but it also sacrifices the kind of tension and complexity that makes a good album great.

70
Drowned in Sound

Maybe if Tatum had taken the 'less is more' approach, Nocturne's impact would have been greater.

70
NME

While ‘Nocturne’ is gorgeous, it’s a little too predictable to become truly exciting. 

60
Consequence of Sound

Unlike Gemini, many of the tracks on Nocturne feature a homogeneity that begins to tire by the eighth or ninth track.

50
No Ripcord

Unfortunately, the album suffers greatly from following in the same footsteps of other 80s new wave revivalists: being safe and repetitive.

Host
72

I am at peace with the world. I am only left with sadness when you are not around me. The comfort I feel around you is nothing like I've ever felt before. Please don't leave me, please don't take away my light.

ludahmed
88

This album is best enjoyed when it’s warm outside. Nocturne is a fresh and upbeat dream pop delicacy. The record varies from other projects in its genre, as Tatum not only lures you in and captivates you in dreamy, shoegazey sounds, but it’s enough to make you move in its danceability. A summertime favorite for me, Nocturne is just a fun listen.

LZGray
80

STUNNING dream and indie pop with an emphasis on atmospherics and vibe IN ADDITION TO SONGWRITING. So catchy and so euphoric.

Shurbboy27
90

This album is consistently good from front to back

SEIS
65

Nice work

ayylex13
80

a “maybe im over it by now” album. spring!

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Track List

1Shadow
4:18
83
2Midnight Song
3:04
83
3Nocturne
5:18
85
4Through the Grass
4:20
72
5Only Heather
3:20
83
6This Chain Won't Break
3:38
78
7Disappear Always
3:29
81
8Paradise
5:30
87
9Counting Days
3:51
75
10The Blue Dress
3:27
78
11Rheya
3:54
81
Total Length: 44 minutes
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Added on: June 13, 2012