Simply a sonically chameleonic, musically generous, seriously compelling record from a couple guys who've once again got all their pedals in a row.
The LA duo No Age are on their third album now, usually seen as a bit of a crossroads for bands of a certain ilk. Critically adored and well respected for their lo-fi DIY ethos, it's unimaginable to even think of No Age becoming mainstream.
Although some moments trend toward a slightly more palatable sound, Everything In Between pulls in the opposite direction too.
They’ve evolved in a completely logical direction in ways that are pleasantly surprising but never jarring.
What really adds another level of unexpected complexity this time around is No Age’s maturing vocals, which run the gamut of emotions.
Everything In Between is undoubtedly a step onward from its predecessors – it’s more developed in every way, though admittedly lacks a little of the sheer raw bite that made Weirdo Rippers in particular so exhilarating.
——>Everything<——
No Age’s follow up to their acclaimed debut doesn’t quite reach the highs of Nouns, but it’s still a pretty decent time. Chem Trails and Glitter are pretty easily the best spots of the album for me, as I think they are super solid indie rock songs. Towards the end, there are definitely some songs that kinda just whiff past me and don’t add as much to the album. But even though I don’t love everything that’s ... read more
This went far above my expectations honestly. It’s a dreamy and seamless blend of indie rock ruggedness, punk rock energy, and lush spacious noise and ambient atmospheres that feel the whole record. This is up there with some of the classic albums man, wish I knew about them sooner. Will expand upon this later.
another album from my youth that i once enjoyed. and while i can see part of the reason why, i'm not sure i love it nearly as much now. there are some good tracks, some great energy at times, but some of these songs just seem more annoying than anything else. the vocals in particular can be grating.
——>Everything<——
No Age’s follow up to their acclaimed debut doesn’t quite reach the highs of Nouns, but it’s still a pretty decent time. Chem Trails and Glitter are pretty easily the best spots of the album for me, as I think they are super solid indie rock songs. Towards the end, there are definitely some songs that kinda just whiff past me and don’t add as much to the album. But even though I don’t love everything that’s ... read more
another album from my youth that i once enjoyed. and while i can see part of the reason why, i'm not sure i love it nearly as much now. there are some good tracks, some great energy at times, but some of these songs just seem more annoying than anything else. the vocals in particular can be grating.
This went far above my expectations honestly. It’s a dreamy and seamless blend of indie rock ruggedness, punk rock energy, and lush spacious noise and ambient atmospheres that feel the whole record. This is up there with some of the classic albums man, wish I knew about them sooner. Will expand upon this later.
1 | Life Prowler 2:35 | 77 |
2 | Glitter 3:46 | 78 |
3 | Fever Dreaming 3:47 | 71 |
4 | Depletion 3:15 | 73 |
5 | Common Heat 2:25 | 74 |
6 | Skinned 2:33 | 78 |
7 | Katerpillar 1:28 | 56 |
8 | Valley Hump Crash 3:50 | 76 |
9 | Sorts 2:56 | 61 |
10 | Dusted 2:41 | 82 |
11 | Positive Amputation 2:50 | 80 |
12 | Shed and Transcend 3:18 | 71 |
13 | Chem Trails 2:54 | 74 |
#7 | / | DIY |
#12 | / | No Ripcord |
#13 | / | Pitchfork |
#14 | / | Clash |
#19 | / | Spin |
#23 | / | One Thirty BPM |
#29 | / | NME |
#30 | / | Treble |
#31 | / | Pretty Much Amazing |
#33 | / | Gigwise |