No Age - any good? - Page 2

batreleaser · 05.06.2008, 06:10 PM

i dont think theyre trying to do anything amazing, they just make pop punk cool again. thats why i like them, fast fuzzy pop songs with cool power chords. not to be taken very seriously at all, im sure anyone could put on weirdo rippers and dig it and hum along with it, just good ol melodies and power chords.

uhler · 05.06.2008, 06:28 PM

probably my favorite band right now. now mika miko needs to come out with a new record.

super_charger · 05.06.2008, 06:47 PM

Punk with ambient interludes. Its nothing I'm going to piss my pants over but I do like it.

atsonicpark · 05.07.2008, 02:15 AM

Heh. PISSED JEANS.

The sad thing is, I wasn't joking in the slightest about MTV2 doing a feature on this band as part of the "lo fi movement". There were some other bands interviewed but I had never heard of them. One had a cute chick in it.

drrrtyboots · 05.07.2008, 05:23 AM

Pissed Jeans rule.

This new record of theirs has them sounding a whole lot like Japanther with a little less reliance on the ultra-pop sound that Japanther seems to do pretty well.

SYRFox · 05.07.2008, 05:48 AM

Ha! Now I'm shocked! Adam Cooley watching MTV2?? That's just like if Sonic Youth were doing a best of for Starbucks. Sellout!

pokkeherrie · 05.07.2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

Heh. PISSED JEANS.

The sad thing is, I wasn't joking in the slightest about MTV2 doing a feature on this band as part of the "lo fi movement". There were some other bands interviewed but I had never heard of them. One had a cute chick in it.

times new viking, psychedelic horseshit, tyvek, jay reatard.
http://mtv2.mtv.com/news/articles/15...w_viking.jhtml

atsonicpark · 05.07.2008, 09:31 AM

Oh, never heard of 'em, except Times New Viking. And like I said, syrfox, I was flippin through the channels and I saw two hipsters in pink shirts and sunglasses that said NO AGE LO-FI MOVEMENT and was like the fuck.

SYRFox · 05.07.2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

Oh, never heard of 'em, except Times New Viking. And like I said, syrfox, I was flippin through the channels and I saw two hipsters in pink shirts and sunglasses that said NO AGE LO-FI MOVEMENT and was like the fuck.

Don't play on words guy. You're now mainstream

Trasher02 · 05.07.2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

They're very, very average. They have some arty shit that is alright and then some moments that "Rock" more and it's all just kind of there, pretty boring actually. They actually attempt to occassionally do something different and interesting, so they'll probably be worshipped by people cuz they're so "forward-thinking, dude!!!!" So, yeah, it's not really anything awful to listen to but it's nothing to get excited about either. I don't see the fuss. Oh, and they sound NOTHING -- NOTHING!!!!!!!!! -- like MBV and barely like Sonic Youth. They're just some lofi rock group making occassionally interesting sounds but usually not doing anything noteworthy or special in any way.

Once again I completely agree with you. My friend recommended them to me and said they sounded like MBV while they sound nothing like them. They're not bad but certainly not interesting.

uhler · 05.07.2008, 03:19 PM

i don't care what anyone says i think they're amazing just like a nice tuna sub. i should get one those right now while listening to no age.

Everyneurotic · 05.07.2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by uhler

i don't care what anyone says i think they're amazing just like a nice tuna sub. i should get one those right now while listening to no age.

you like subway? ewwww!

PAULYBEE2656 · 05.07.2008, 03:46 PM

i got the album the other day and i was fairly meh on it on first listen but now, i like it. its worth checking out. very shoegazy in places a la 1991. ive never heard wives so i have no past reference point but i like it, its no fuck buttons or no portishead but worth a try.

uhler · 05.07.2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Everyneurotic

you like subway? ewwww!

i prefer blimpies and some other places. i only eat subway if i'm desperate.

Everyneurotic · 05.07.2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PAULYBEE2656

i got the album the other day and i was fairly meh on it on first listen but now, i like it. its worth checking out. very shoegazy in places a la 1991. ive never heard wives so i have no past reference point but i like it, its no fuck buttons or no portishead but worth a try.

ohh man, expect an up on the yahoo group in the next couple of days.

i really like when someone says "i haven't heard 'x' yet", that way i know what i can upload.

did you check out today is the day yet, paul?

!@#$%! · 05.07.2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Florya

They're being compared to SY and MBV.
Anyone heard them?

i heard them live opening for liars and bought a couple of their records.

they were good, but i think people make too much of how good they are-- they aren't mind blowing. they are fun rocknroll with a good punk energy. but they aren't doing anyting new or revolutionary as far as i could tell.

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ps - after reading the thread, i realize that people made these same points here already. so just count this as another vote.

atsonicpark · 05.08.2008, 07:27 AM

Trasher, that always SICKENS me, when people compare anything to MBV. Not that MBV are my godhead or anything, but there are so many bands that get compared to them, it's ridiculous. "Oh, you have a bunch of guitar layers on your record and a decent hook in the chorus, you're just like MBV!" They're like the go-to band if you want to compare a band to them and automatically make that band seem interesting or different. No Age sounds NOTHING like MBV, not in the slightest.

Certainly, there are bands with definite similarities to MBV -- Fleeting Joys, Swirlies, etc -- but too many bands get compared to them that sound nothing like them. It's really silly. "Over-distorted guitars and a person who hits notes when they sing! JUST LIKE MBV!" Fuck that.

05.08.2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pokkeherrie

I haven't heard a lot yet, but from what I have listened I don't hear the SY and MBV comparisons... but then SY and MBV (like Mogwai and a few others) are typically the kind of bands to get namechecked in about every other review of whatever non-mainstream random guitar band, especially from the likes of Pitchfork, etc.
I

http://www.myspace.com/nonoage

Last time I bought the NME I've counted something like 10 Sonic Youth mentions on that issue alone.

PAULYBEE2656 · 05.08.2008, 10:37 AM

marcos, yeah, i checked today is the day out and its damn sweet! thanks for that!!!

Everyneurotic · 05.12.2008, 12:32 AM

i finally listened to it and i have to say i think it's pretty awesome, there's parts of them that remind me of white heaven.

and it's pretty impressive considering wives musical style.

05.06.2008, 06:10 PM	#21
batreleaser invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 5,155	i dont think theyre trying to do anything amazing, they just make pop punk cool again. thats why i like them, fast fuzzy pop songs with cool power chords. not to be taken very seriously at all, im sure anyone could put on weirdo rippers and dig it and hum along with it, just good ol melodies and power chords. __________________ listen to pink reason
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05.06.2008, 06:28 PM	#22
uhler invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,615	probably my favorite band right now. now mika miko needs to come out with a new record.
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05.06.2008, 06:47 PM	#23
super_charger bad moon rising Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 165	Punk with ambient interludes. Its nothing I'm going to piss my pants over but I do like it.
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05.07.2008, 02:15 AM	#24
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Heh. PISSED JEANS. The sad thing is, I wasn't joking in the slightest about MTV2 doing a feature on this band as part of the "lo fi movement". There were some other bands interviewed but I had never heard of them. One had a cute chick in it. __________________
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05.07.2008, 05:23 AM	#25
drrrtyboots invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in the forest(s) Posts: 2,946	Pissed Jeans rule. This new record of theirs has them sounding a whole lot like Japanther with a little less reliance on the ultra-pop sound that Japanther seems to do pretty well. __________________
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05.07.2008, 05:48 AM	#26
SYRFox invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 7,492	Ha! Now I'm shocked! Adam Cooley watching MTV2?? That's just like if Sonic Youth were doing a best of for Starbucks. Sellout!
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05.07.2008, 09:31 AM	#28
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Oh, never heard of 'em, except Times New Viking. And like I said, syrfox, I was flippin through the channels and I saw two hipsters in pink shirts and sunglasses that said NO AGE LO-FI MOVEMENT and was like the fuck. __________________
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05.07.2008, 03:19 PM	#31
uhler invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,615	i don't care what anyone says i think they're amazing just like a nice tuna sub. i should get one those right now while listening to no age.
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05.07.2008, 03:46 PM	#33
PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	i got the album the other day and i was fairly meh on it on first listen but now, i like it. its worth checking out. very shoegazy in places a la 1991. ive never heard wives so i have no past reference point but i like it, its no fuck buttons or no portishead but worth a try. __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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05.08.2008, 07:27 AM	#37
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Trasher, that always SICKENS me, when people compare anything to MBV. Not that MBV are my godhead or anything, but there are so many bands that get compared to them, it's ridiculous. "Oh, you have a bunch of guitar layers on your record and a decent hook in the chorus, you're just like MBV!" They're like the go-to band if you want to compare a band to them and automatically make that band seem interesting or different. No Age sounds NOTHING like MBV, not in the slightest. Certainly, there are bands with definite similarities to MBV -- Fleeting Joys, Swirlies, etc -- but too many bands get compared to them that sound nothing like them. It's really silly. "Over-distorted guitars and a person who hits notes when they sing! JUST LIKE MBV!" Fuck that. __________________
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05.08.2008, 10:37 AM	#39
PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	marcos, yeah, i checked today is the day out and its damn sweet! thanks for that!!! __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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05.12.2008, 12:32 AM	#40
Everyneurotic invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mexico Posts: 15,713	i finally listened to it and i have to say i think it's pretty awesome, there's parts of them that remind me of white heaven. and it's pretty impressive considering wives musical style. __________________ Richard Clayderman found alive and still bland! Repo Man has all night! Photographic evidence of Monosodic's existance! New Kiddieriot shit after all! Never too late to share fave rex from the year before! David Keenan is a douchebag! Ron Asheton missed!
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