Nada Surf make perfect pop songs. And they’re really great songs too. I’m always surprised that they aren’t bigger than they are.
They hit huge in ‘96 with their massive single “Popular”, than they were dumped by their major label. 7 years later they came out with Let Go and have been working their way back up in the indie music scene.
Their new album Lucky is my new soundtrack for this summer. Each song just bounces with catchy hooks and pretty interesting turns. It’s very easy to listen to, but has enough depth to keep bringing you back, not revealing everything at first listen. The album’s center track, “Are You Lightning?” is one of my favorite love songs written in the past few years.
I also got the chance to go see them a few weeks ago at the beautiful Opera House. First thing i noticed was the much older crowd. I’m guessing most of them have been following them since 1996… I even spotted a couple of The Barenaked Ladies in the crowd. But anyways, it was a pretty solid show, of almost 2 hours of pop rock perfection.
Have a listen, and pick their music!
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Nada Surf - Are You Lightning?
Nada Surf f. Ben Gibbard - See These Bones
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Ditto what Kevin said. Always liked Nada’s singles, haven’t ever gotten an album. On my to-bootleg-list now though. The two songs you posted are awesome.
Comment by Sal on 28-04-08love nada surf.
my personal favorite is ‘inside of love’.
and high speed soul.
it was surprising to find that anyone else listened to them…haha
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Thanks for the tunes.
Comment by Kevin on 28-04-08Nada Surf has always put out solid singles, I just haven’t had the chance to check out an entire album from them.