Due to their two-man setup and no-frills recording, Vancouver's Japandroids risk being lumped in with the no-fi/noise-pop scene (No Age, Wavves) that finds bands using distortion to tear through the fabric of the medium. But they're coming from somewhere else, sonically and emotionally. What makes Post-Nothing such a thrill is the manner in which these guys hold absolutely nothing back. They make terminally catchy music played with punk's enthusiasm and velocity that, perhaps because there are only two dudes in this band, makes you feel like joining in to bash along. And as contagious as any of the lyrics, melodies, riffs, or drum fills are, their energy and lack of self-consciousness is every bit as equally lovable. The album was given an 8.3 by music website Pitchfork and included in its "Best New Music" section. It has an overall score of 90% ("Universal acclaim") on Metacritic.
Tracklist
1 - The Boys Are Leaving Town 3:58
2 - Young Hearts Spark Fire 5:02
3 - Wet Hair 3:09
4 - Rockers East Vancouver 4:28
5 - Heart Sweats 4:21
6 - Crazy/Forever 6:00
7 - Sovereignty 3:30
8 - I Quit Girls 4:54
Released 28 April 2009 (2009-04-28)
Genre Garage Rock
Length 35:44
Label Unfamiliar Records
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