No Fixed Address
Nickelback · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A polished blend of hard rock riffs and anthemic choruses that reflect both defiance and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Edge of a Revolution — This track stands out for its urgent political messaging, combining catchy hooks with a call for social change, embodying the album's thematic core.
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Million Miles an Hour Start here — Opening the album with relentless energy, this song captures the essence of urgency and determination, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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What Are You Waiting For? — This anthem encourages listeners to seize opportunities, showcasing the band's knack for crafting motivational rock songs filled with infectious melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features polished production and a mix of energetic and introspective tracks but lacks significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic, danceable beat.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a fuller sound, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the music.
- The album includes moments of introspection, especially in tracks like 'Make Me Believe Again' and 'Miss You', which contrast with the more aggressive songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- anxious energy for road trips
- catchy hooks for group listening
- uplifting tracks for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- dislike polished mainstream sound
- prefer slow, reflective music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality in sound and commercial appeal during later career.
- Themes
- social unrest· modern disconnection· fast-paced life
- Career context
- Released on November 17, 2014, No Fixed Address marked Nickelback's eighth studio album during a period of mixed critical reception. Following the commercial success of their previous album, Here and Now (2011), this release showcased the band's attempt to explore new sounds while addressing themes of resilience and change amidst a shifting music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Creed· Puddle of Mudd· Default
Tracklist
- 1 Million Miles an Hour Start here 4:10
- 2 Edge of a Revolution 4:03
- 3 What Are You Waiting For? 3:38
- 4 She Keeps Me Up 3:57
- 5 Make Me Believe Again 3:33
- 6 Satellite 3:57
- 7 Get ’em Up 3:53
- 8 The Hammer’s Coming Down 4:24
- 9 Miss You 4:02
- 10 Got Me Runnin’ Round 4:05
- 11 Sister Sin 3:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Smoke + Mirrors
Imagine Dragons
Shares a polished production style with anthemic choruses and introspective themes of modern life.
Native
OneRepublic
Features catchy hooks and explores themes of social disconnection against a backdrop of contemporary pop-rock.
Threat to Survival
Shinedown
Delivers a blend of hard rock and reflective lyrics on societal issues, maintaining a polished, anthemic sound.
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