What makes Content Nausea by Parquet Courts notable?

Content Nausea received widespread critical acclaim, highlighted by its placement on numerous year-end lists and being praised for its incisive commentary on contemporary society. The album's innovative approach influenced a wave of indie and punk bands, further solidifying Parquet Courts' role as key players in the modern punk scene. Released in late 2014, Content Nausea marked Parquet Courts' third studio album, arriving after their critically acclaimed breakthrough, Light Up Gold. The band was transitioning into a more experimental sound while continuing to define their identity within the punk rock genre.

How many songs are on Content Nausea?

Content Nausea has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Content Nausea

Parquet Courts · 2014

35 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and artful dissonance reflects the chaos of modern existence.

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Content Nausea — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of existential dread and urban alienation, combining sharp lyrics with an infectious rhythm that drives the message home.
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Pretty Machines — This track stands out for its critique of consumer culture, featuring a catchy melody paired with biting lyrics that reflect the contradictions of modern life.
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Uncast Shadow of a Southern Myth — The closing song offers a contemplative exploration of identity and history, contrasting its expansive soundscape with intimate reflections that linger long after the album ends.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's energetic yet dissonant approach captures modern chaos, with varied tempos and dynamics throughout.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a rapid tempo and aggressive instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more introspective feel.
Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Slide Machine,' which transitions from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
The album includes a cover of 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,' which stands out stylistically from the surrounding original compositions.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Everyday It Starts 2:56
2 Content Nausea 3:04
3 Urban Ease 0:55
4 Slide Machine 4:22
5 Kevlar Walls 0:59
6 Pretty Machines 4:41
7 Psycho Structures 2:53
8 The Map 2:55
9 These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ 3:31
10 Insufferable 1:35
11 No Concept 0:43
12 Uncast Shadow of a Southern Myth 6:26

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