Nopes - Never Heard Of It
Review by DaVe McComb
Nopes' latest album, Never Heard Of It, is a high-energy, punk-infused ride that will leave listeners breathless. The Sacramento-based band has crafted a collection of songs that are both catchy and chaotic, with each track offering something new and exciting.
From the opening chords of "Djinn Kid," it's clear that Nopes means business. The song is a frenzied blast of guitars and drums, with singer Alex Petralia's vocals soaring over the top. The energy doesn't let up throughout the album, with tracks like "Underneath the Leather" and "Caffeine Dreams" packing a punch with their driving rhythms and catchy hooks.
Despite the intensity of the music, there's a sense of fun and playfulness that runs throughout Never Heard Of It. The band clearly loves what they do, and that enthusiasm is infectious. Even on the more somber tracks, like "The Margin," there's a sense of hope and optimism that shines through.
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Download
Filename: nopes-never-heard-of-it.rar- MP3 size: 85 mb
- FLAC size: 571.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Duran Duran Duran | 4:7 | |
| Ditches | 3:15 | |
| I Hate Living In the City | 2:35 | |
| Saigon/Stow | 3:01 | |
| 2:59 | 1:11 | |
| Saigon / Stow | 3:1 | |
| Poetry In Motion | 2:29 | |
| Blinds | 2:54 | |
| Cubes | ||
| Screens | 1:41 | |
| I Hate Living In The City | 2:35 | |
| Poetry in Motion | 2:29 | |
| 3:00 | 3:13 | |
| Corners | 2:46 | |
| I Hate Living in the City | 02:35 | |
| Full Time Greeter | 1:44 | |
| Cubes | 1:56 |
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Catalog Numbers
MER048Labels
Magnetic Eye RecordsListen online
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- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Album
- Beer with black splatter
- Clear/Ox Blood with Black splatter
- Pink/Black/White
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Kevin Sweeney |
| Drums | Gabe Simmons |
| Engineer | Jack Shirley |
| Guitar | Eagret Hansen |
| Vocals | Alex Petralia |
Notes
- Limited edition of 50 pressing on beer with black splatter.
- Limited edition of 50 pressing on Clear/Ox Blood with black splatter.
- Issued with color insert.
- Black vinyl
Barcodes
Barcode: 850797007009About Nopes
Name Vars
- The Nopes
Members
- Alex Petralia
- Kevin Quijivix-Sweeney
- Matthew Hansen
- Gabe Simmons
Summary by DaVe McComb
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If you’re interested in hearing more from this ballistic four-piece, then I highly recommend that you try and catch one of their shows during their upcoming tour. You can find the Facebook event page here, which links to the separate event pages for most of the shows: https://www.facebook.com/events/1080229595365948/
And here are the dates/locations:
10/05 (Wed): Redding, CA @ Caldwell
10/06 (Thurs): Eugene, OR @ The Ant House
10/07 (Fri): Portland, OR @ The Know
10/08 (Sat): Seattle, WA *2 shows, early @ Lucky Liquor Tavern & late @ Victory Lounge
10/09 (Sun) Olympia, WA @ The Obsidian
10/12 (Wed) Boise, ID @ Wave Pop House
10/13 (Thurs) Logan, Utah @ Why Sound
10/14 (Fri) Grand Junction, CO @ Baron’s Bar
10/15 (Sat) Denver, CO @ Rhinoceropolis
10/16 (Sun) Tulsa, OK @ The Yeti
10/17 (Mon) Dallas, TX @ Three Links
10/18 (Tues) Austin, TX @ Beerland
10/19 (Wed) San Antonio, TX @ Faust Tavern
10/20 (Thurs) El Paso, TX @ The Monarch
10/21 (Fri) Phoenix, AZ @ Time Out Lounge
10/22 (Sat) San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar
10/23 (Sun) Fullerton, CA @ Continental Room
10/24 (Mon) San Luis Obispo, CA @ Dustin’s Pace
10/30 (Sun) San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
And, of course, if you enjoy their music, I highly recommend supporting Nopes by purchasing a physical copy of their music at the “support” link below. Also, one big thank you to Mike Vitali for sending me a complimentary copy of this LP/CD, along with a handful of other releases that I’ll try to cover in the near future. Much appreciated!