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26 June 2024

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Nude Beach

II

The Brooklyn-based power pop trio with a "proper" label release of their second album

ADM rating[?]: 6.9
Label: Other Music Recording Co
UK Release date: 14/08/2012
US Release date: 14/08/2012

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8.0 45080
8.0 | No Ripcord

It’s a testament to their ingenious crafting of familiar sounds that we hear the musical reference points in each of these songs without feeling cheated by the fact that we can pinpoint precisely who they sound like at any given moment
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8.0 45077
8.0 | All Music

Nude Beach aren't starting a revolution with II, but its well-crafted songs and raw-edged execution are just too damn joy-inspiring to deny
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7.4 45081
7.4 | Pitchfork

What Nude Beach have on their side is songwriting ability and an unshakeable work ethic
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7.0 45082
7.0 | The Line Of Best Fit

The sweat-sodden Brooklyn trio are broken and weary, but high on life and in no hurry to be put back together. Dammit, they’re exciting
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7.0 45131
7.0 | Consequence Of Sound

The album’s overall genetic code has strands of DNA from Costello, Petty, or Paul Westerberg, but who gives a shit. Those are strong influences to carry, and the flannel-wearing Brooklynites run well with them
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7.0 45078
7.0 | Under The Radar

The guitars are revved up, the melodies jaunty and sing-a-long, and the tunes catchy enough to stick in your head for days
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6.0 45507
6.0 | Blurt

I'm confident that Nude Beach is on its way and if they keep cranking out material like this, they should quickly make a name for themselves not unlike fellow Brooklynites The Strokes and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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