Nouns (album)


Nouns is the first studio album by American noise rock duo No Age. It was recorded at Southern Studios in London. The album was leaked onto the internet on April 16, 2008 and subsequently released by Sub Pop on May 6, 2008. On May 5, it earned a 9.2/10 rating from Pitchfork Media; and is the website's joint highest-reviewed original release of 2008. The album ranked third in Pitchfork Media's list of the top 50 albums of 2008, and was listed at number 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of 2008.

Packaging

Nouns was released on LP, CD, and via download. The CD version features a 68-page full-color booklet with art, photos, lyrics and information about the release. The album was nominated for a Grammy in the category Best Recording Package.

Reception

The album received many positive reviews ; "Teen Creeps" was also mentioned as one of the bright spots on the album. In particular, Spin cited "Teen Creeps" as "adding Superchunky pop riffs to their relentless punk vigor".

Track listing

  1. "Miner" – 1:50
  2. "Eraser" – 2:41
  3. "Teen Creeps" – 3:25
  4. "Things I Did When I Was Dead" – 2:27
  5. "Cappo" – 2:42
  6. "Keechie" – 3:27
  7. "Sleeper Hold" – 2:26
  8. "Errand Boy" – 2:41
  9. "Here Should Be My Home" – 2:03
  10. "Impossible Bouquet" – 2:09
  11. "Ripped Knees" – 2:53
  12. "Brain Burner" – 1:51

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