1. “Miner” – A 2. “Eraser” – A+ 3. “Teen Creeps” – A++ 4. “Things I Did When I Was Dead” – A 5. “Cappo” – A+ 6. “Keechie” – A- 7. “Sleeper Hold” – A++ 8. “Errand Boy” – A- 9. “Here Should Be My Home” – A++ 10. “Impossible Bouquet” – A- 11. “Ripped Knees” – A++ 12. “Brain Burner” – A++
Comments: Truly one of the more outstanding records that the 2000s saw. It exemplifies the power of a near-perfect meshing of raw punk, noise, and melodic pop. The first three songs all have their heavy moments and these heavy moments define this record. Even a softer, more atmospheric number like “Things I Did” serves as a terrific change of pace tune. No Age can pull this off so effectively. An even more ambient tune is “Keechie.” From reading KLYAM you guys have probably figured out ambient usually isn’t my thing, but meaningful and fitting ambiance is a rare art. No Age produces rare art. The five tunes that I gave A++’s too. Those are all-time favorite heavy hitters. Check ’em.
1. “Witchgreens” – A- 2. “Caroline” – A+ 3. “South of France” – A 4. “Irresistible” – A 5. “Beautiful and Very Smart” – A++ 6. “Psychedelic Tits” – A- 7. “Think I’m Thinkin’ Bout” – A- 8. “Disneyland” – A 9. “Little Black Cowboy” – A 10. “I’m on Drugs” – A- 11. “Red Herring” – A 12. “Hundred a Dollar a Night Man” – A
Comments: Not as great as Hippies, but still amazing. “Beautiful and Smart” is an instant favorite.
Grade: A
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Side note: Check out this video for “Friendly Ghost”
1. “Nobunny Loves You” – A+
2. “I Know I Know” – A–
3. “Mess Me Up” – A-
4. “I Am A Girlfriend” – A 5. “Tina Goes To Work” – A-
6. “Chuck Berry Holiday” – A+
7. “Boneyard”- A+ 8. “Somewhere Near” – A- 9. “Church Mouse” – A 10. “It’s True” – B+ 11. “Don’t Know, Don’t Care” – C- 12. “Not That Good” – A-
Comments: When you think of Nobunny, you think of a crazy guy decked out in minimal layers of clothing and a bunny mask. Just listening to him and his ever changing crew on this record is like watching a 3-D movie with a blindfold on. This is the kind of disc that probably works the best on vinyl and I’m as apathetic towards vinyl as the next guy. Though, I must admit the digital version on headphones has some entertaining odds and ends. “Chuck Berry Holiday” is so great. WHERE DID SHE GO? I DONT KNOW! The surf/Mika Miko qualities of “Boneyard” make for a great follow-up.
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