This is a really good album of punchy rock... while it is labeled "alternative" by some, Nada Surf is so straightforward and refreshing on HIGH/LOW, they seem to be channeling the best parts of Jimmy Eats World and Weezer at...more.
a decade after its release, this album still touches me. it brings back a lot of memories. if you think nada surf is just about "popular," you're missing out. every song is frustrated and melancholy. "deeper well" voices frustration at...more.
This is the NYC trio's first full-length in over four years and is a fascinating departure from their two previous records. ''Matthew Caws has matured into an acme-level surgeon of life, lyrically smart without clever-clever'' - Mojo. Barsuk...more.
I think somebody compared Nada Surf to Toad the Wet Sprocket. I think it is a fair comparison. Most of the songs are mellow, guitar based numbers with a few faster songs thrown in. One of the latter types is "The...more.
I'm not a big fan of pop, but I am a fan of the pop songs out there that are done with craftmanship. My review isn't even based on the entire album since all I have going for me...more.