Nude Beach - II
Critic Score
Based on 8 reviews
2012 Ratings: #394 / 1118
User Score
Based on 2 ratings
August 14, 2012 / Release Date
LP / Format
Fat Possum / Label
Power Pop / Genre
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
SPIN

An exciting, impassioned, fuzzed-up, and smartly sticky album that plants a flag for some great forgotten sounds and practically screams promise for better glory days to come.

80
No Ripcord

On II, the band is able to find that middle ground between the acceptance of pop music’s limitations and its emotionally resonant core.

74
Pitchfork

II is a record created with the belief that a trebly guitar riff, a no-bullshit drum beat, and a heart-melting chorus can still rip out the hearts of hopeless romantics young and old. 

70
Consequence of Sound

Judging strictly from II, Nude Beach are within arm’s reach of that unique spirit, and prove to have enough chutzpah to carve out a timeless record. 

70
Under the Radar

The guitars are revved up, the melodies jaunty and sing-a-long, and the tunes catchy enough to stick in your head for days.

60
PopMatters

It’s like rock and roll comfort food. It’s easy to listen to and appropriately fun and catchy. Everything here is good, but nothing is great. 

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Track List

  1. Radio 
  2. Walkin' Down My Street 
  3. Some Kinda Love 
  4. You Make It So Easy 
  5. Keep It Cool 
  6. Love Can't Wait 
  7. Cathedral Echoes 
  8. Don't Have To Try 
  9. The Endless Night 
  10. Loser In The Game

Year End Lists

#25/Stereogum
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Added on: August 9, 2012