polish is real shiny on this one, not that attractive
― calstars, Friday, 3 February 2017 01:45 (seven years ago) link
I thought they were from Cleveland.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 3 February 2017 01:49 (seven years ago) link
I didn't love this as much as I wanted to, except "Enter Entirely," I am a sucker for songs where the opening sounds like you're listening to somebody messing around in the guitar store
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Friday, 3 February 2017 01:57 (seven years ago) link
the chorus of "Enter Entirely" is outstanding. feels most like the previous album of anything here.
― fits, Friday, 3 February 2017 15:59 (seven years ago) link
Cover of Coldplay's "Clocks"http://www.avclub.com/video/cloud-nothings-deliver-polarizing-take-coldplays-c-257497
― Einstein, Kazanga, Sitar (abanana), Tuesday, 4 July 2017 20:23 (six years ago) link
lol
― niels, Tuesday, 4 July 2017 21:13 (six years ago) link
So!
No discussion about the new one?
― You like queer? I like queer. Still like queer. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 20 October 2018 20:20 (five years ago) link
Heard it once while driving. It went by in a flash, which I guess is the idea. Happy he's dropped some of the Weezer-isms of the last album, which I ddn't care for, but need to make some time to give this new one a proper listen. This is one of the last indie / guitar bands I still kinda root for, so their albums are usually buy on sight for me
― Paul Ponzi, Saturday, 20 October 2018 23:46 (five years ago) link
His singing on the new one reminds me of joe strummer, pretty frequently. Anyone else hear that? I haven’t really listened to cloud nothings for a few years, so I’m not sure if that’s a new development, something that’s always been there, or something I’m totally making up
― Karl Malone, Sunday, 21 October 2018 01:07 (five years ago) link
For some reason I used to think I didn't like them? The advance tracks off of the new one have convinced me I was wrong.
― wayne trotsky (Simon H.), Sunday, 21 October 2018 01:37 (five years ago) link
i didn't even know there was a last one
― j., Sunday, 21 October 2018 03:14 (five years ago) link
oh i guess i did i just never played it more than once
I really loved the kind of vaguely Swedish garagey-pop of "All The Time" and have just never got on board with the heavier thing they're going for now.
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Monday, 22 October 2018 02:19 (five years ago) link
this guy is really indecisive about how he sings
― j., Monday, 22 October 2018 02:34 (five years ago) link
I hear Strummer but also Westerberg (circa Sorry Ma)
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Sunday, October 21, 2018 10:19 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
I feel almost exactly the opposite. The closer this band gets to sounding like Hot Snakes and the less they sound like Weezer, the more I like 'em
― Paul Ponzi, Monday, 22 October 2018 11:31 (five years ago) link
Damn! If I'd heard Weezer on the first four albums I would've vomited on my stash a long time ago.
― You like queer? I like queer. Still like queer. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 22 October 2018 11:35 (five years ago) link
new one just made me want to revisit Life Without Sound which i definitely did not spend enough time with last year
Attack On Memory is also still great but Here And Nowhere Else still does nothing for me, not hooky enough for me and i think the lack of the second guitarist on it hurt it a fair bit
― ufo, Monday, 22 October 2018 12:27 (five years ago) link
The hooks don't seem as strong on this one, but there's a higher intensity to it than the last couple. It'll me more of a grower for me I think.
― husked, tonal wails (irrational), Monday, 22 October 2018 14:38 (five years ago) link
i've never gotten into these guys even though i just know i'll love them
anyway holy shit this new record
― princess of hell (BradNelson), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:09 (five years ago) link
the drummer in this band is a fucking monster
― princess of hell (BradNelson), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:23 (five years ago) link
lol we're just fated to disagree this month, aren't we?
― I like queer. You like queer, senator? (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:39 (five years ago) link
idk what's wrong with this
― princess of hell (BradNelson), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:40 (five years ago) link
I'd rank them:
Attack on MemoryLife Without SoundLast Building BurningHere and Nowhere Else
― I like queer. You like queer, senator? (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:41 (five years ago) link
I love the noise -- it's their loudest album since the debut -- but I'm having trouble hearing tunes besides “Leave Him Now" and "So Right So Clean."
uh "another way of life" though
― princess of hell (BradNelson), Saturday, 3 November 2018 14:42 (five years ago) link
also "dissolution" is a real trip
The drumming is amazing but I'm with Alfred the tunes aren't quite as strong. I need to give it more time.
― husked, tonal wails (irrational), Saturday, 3 November 2018 19:11 (five years ago) link
alfred's ranking otm
― ufo, Sunday, 4 November 2018 01:45 (five years ago) link
i think i like the direction they went on Life Without Sound more than the direction they went on this one, which, afaict, is as simple as "airier and poppier last time" vs. "punkier and less tuneful this time"
i do like the energy on the new one. they sound pissed ... as any sane person should be.
― alpine static, Monday, 5 November 2018 02:27 (five years ago) link
i love "dissolution" so much wow
― princess of hell (BradNelson), Tuesday, 6 November 2018 00:18 (five years ago) link
quarantine album
https://cloudnothings.bandcamp.com/album/the-black-hole-understands
― j., Saturday, 4 July 2020 00:56 (three years ago) link
this band sneakily rules
― alpine static, Saturday, 4 July 2020 08:38 (three years ago) link
most recent post itt (by me) makes me laugh, cuz today i can't decide if Cloud Nothings is a really good band that's kinda boring or a mediocre band that has more than its share of killer moments
they're the war on drugs of poppy punk rock
― alpine static, Wednesday, 24 February 2021 20:01 (three years ago) link
A good band.
The new album is good.
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 24 February 2021 20:23 (three years ago) link
they're really remarkably consistent at this point
― ufo, Saturday, 27 February 2021 02:52 (three years ago) link
I didn't like anything since "Attack On Memory" as much as that album but I do like the new one so far.
"Nothing Without You" sounds like a heartfelt Westerbergian screed which is never a bad thing.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 27 February 2021 21:31 (three years ago) link
Yeah I never don't like Cloud Nothings but I also don't think anything is ever going to jump into my brain the way "All The Time" did.
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Saturday, 27 February 2021 21:33 (three years ago) link
Yep can’t make up my mind whether they’re too samey in their tuneful, speedy way or impassioned and special
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 9 March 2021 03:34 (three years ago) link
Digging this a lot, Albini is a good fit for these dudes.
I didn't realize I'd missed so many albums since Life Without Sound! Which of the three after that are worth checking out?
― soaring skrrrtpeggios (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 12 March 2021 20:32 (three years ago) link
this good band's new album is good
for another side of this good band's good drummer i love this tape: https://gardenportal.bandcamp.com/album/beacon
― adam, Friday, 12 March 2021 20:58 (three years ago) link
Seeing the band for the first time Friday here in Philly. Only my second show back after COVID (and kind of my first since I saw Korn last week only because my son wanted to see them; I didn't hate it but I went primarily for him).
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Sunday, 22 August 2021 04:58 (two years ago) link