The album was produced by the king of noise rock, Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, Manic Street Preachers, and PJ Harvey). The pairing has resulted in a record that’s a big step forward for the band: more experimental, more varied, but still accessible, taking in post-rock, indie, post-punk and some sheer, unadulterated noise. There are some heavy moments, like the nine-minute ‘Wasted Days’ and the growling ‘No Sentiment’.
In the months since the release of Cloud Nothings, Dylan Baldi has toured extensively and put a great deal of focus on the band’s live show. Baldi played every instrument on their debut, but here, the full band recorded as-live in the studio – all members playing at once – giving a greater sense of the band’s stage might.
Released through Wichita Recordings, you can get your first taste of Cloud Nothings’ new sound by downloading/listening to the album opener ‘No Future, No Past’ here: