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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • raw intimacy in every track
  • restless energy for late nights
  • consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek varied pacing and dynamics

Where this album fits

Career 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
Yeah Yeah Yeahs· The White Stripes· Interpol

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 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 4:25
  • 11 Ticket Man 2:49

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