Kids that play guitars like the vitriolic, weapons of mass destruction and chaos have been rapidly fading into the ether as a thing of the past; by all accounts, if the mandolin-lined hallways of modern alterna/indie fodder is any indication- this will be the first generation of misguided youth whose parents rocked harder than them. But there are still a few stragglers clinging to their distortion pedals and post-punk inclinations, enter WAVVES and CLOUD NOTHINGS. Both have set themselves apart from the Pitchfork darlings with a brand of thrashy, reckless abandonment and banshee-shrill vocals, not seen since the departure of the late Jay Reatard and both embrace the role without a moment's hesitation. So it would only make sense that the two groups joined forces to create a barn-burner of a rock n' roll avalanche.
The album, clocking in under a half hour at just nine tracks, however, is surprisingly RESTRAINED. On paper, one would expect sheer chaos and borderline unlistenable garage fuzz- but both Dylan Baldi and Nathan Williams' separatist ideas and approaches marry and compliment in ways completely unexpected. Potential trainwreck allegory aside, the strengths of each band compliment the others- but so much so, in fact, that the two become indistinguishable. Wavves nuance for sugary choruses crosses paths with Cloud Nothing's manic riff science like reunited family and LOUDLY. If you're searching for a refreshing blend of modern post-punk sensibility and sturdy songwriting, "No Life For Me" might be the beacon of hope for those rabblerousing kids you need.
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