An Object
No Age · 2013
29 min · 11 tracks · experimental rock
A raw blend of punk energy and experimental noise, channeling spontaneity through lo-fi production and visceral instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Won’t Be Your Generator — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and defiant lyrics, encapsulating the band's ethos of independence and resistance against commercialism.
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Defector/Ed — The juxtaposition of aggressive guitar riffs and melodic undertones showcases No Age's ability to blend chaos with harmony, reflecting their unique sound.
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Commerce, Comment, Commence — Closing the album with a contemplative tone, this track examines themes of consumerism and art's role in society, making it a thought-provoking conclusion to the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive songwriting and dynamic shifts, maintaining a cohesive yet raw sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features a steady, driving beat and layered guitar noise, establishing an energetic tone.
- Several tracks employ abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Defector/Ed', which shifts from a slow build to a frenetic climax.
- The final track ends with a long fade-out, creating an unresolved feeling that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic bursts of sound
- visceral experience with melody
- front-loaded intensity and urgency
- playful experimentation with structure
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek smooth, consistent pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2013, An Object is No Age's fourth studio album, coming three years after their critically acclaimed work, Everything in Between. At this point, the duo was solidifying their reputation within the experimental rock scene while embracing a more stripped-down aesthetic that reflected their evolving sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deerhoof· Lightning Bolt· Panda Bear
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Ground 2:31
- 2 I Won’t Be Your Generator 3:18
- 3 C’mon, Stimmung 3:15
- 4 Defector/Ed 3:04
- 5 An Impression 2:30
- 6 Lock Box 2:05
- 7 Running From A-Go-Go 3:04
- 8 My Hands, Birch and Steel 0:56
- 9 Circling With Dizzy 2:20
- 10 A Ceiling Dreams of a Floor 2:35
- 11 Commerce, Comment, Commence 4:03
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