No Wow
The Kills · 2005
40 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · garage rock
A gritty blend of garage rock and punk-infused melodies that captures raw intimacy and restless energy.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews from notable publications, including NME and Pitchfork, marking it as a significant step forward for the band. It further established The Kills' influence in the garage rock revival movement of the mid-2000s, resonating with a generation of artists who drew inspiration from its sound.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout raw intimacy in every track restless energy for late nights
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2005, 'No Wow' was The Kills' sophomore album, following their 2003 debut 'Keep on Your Mean Side.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the indie rock scene, building on the momentum gained from their initial critical acclaim and touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Lips· The White Stripes· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Wow / Telephone Radio Germany 4:47
- 2 Love Is a Deserter Standout 3:48
- 3 Dead Road 7 3:23
- 4 The Good Ones 3:29
- 5 I Hate the Way You Love 3:37
- 6 I Hate the Way You Love, Part 2 1:46
- 7 At the Back of the Shell 2:27
- 8 Sweet Cloud 5:06
- 9 Rodeo Town 4:24
- 10 Murdermile Standout 4:25
- 11 Ticket Man 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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