02:32 PM - Nada Surf - Lucky

I don't even want to get into how long ago I did this drawing and tried to review the new Nada Surf disc, Lucky. This is a record that I've been having trouble with since I first heard it. The lead track, "See These Bones," kicks off with and instantly memorable line, and then the music slides right into a distinctly familiar Nada Surf style. That's all great, and the whole album is a good listen, but there's something just a little "off" with it. Maybe what bothers me the most is that my favorite track, "The Film Did Not Go 'Round" was not actually penned by the band (but rather, but someone I happen to know, which I was unaware of until recently). Even without comparing the other tracks to this standout, the collection falls a bit short of what Nada Surf are capable of. While there's no reason to expect them to be as angsty or noisy as they were in the High/Low days, it feels like they're playing it a little too safe on Lucky. Songs like "From Now On," "Ice On The Wing," and "Weightless" definitely make attempts at capturing some of the magic of past hits, but unfortunately the're a little too close - so much so that they don't stand up on their own.

However, Nada Surf remain one of my favorite current bands, and I'll be looking forward to the next record.

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