Nothing Wrong
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry · 1988
39 min · 14 tracks · punk rock
A raw blend of gothic rock and punk energy, characterized by driving rhythms and haunting melodies that evoke a sense of urgency.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing Wrong — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its infectious hooks and driving beat, making it a definitive anthem of their era.
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Open Up — This track showcases a blend of punk intensity with melodic undertones, illustrating the band's ability to create both aggressive and accessible music.
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Hard-Away — With its compelling lyrics and dynamic arrangement, this song highlights the band's knack for crafting anthems that resonate with feelings of disillusionment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and dynamic arrangements but lacks some polish in execution.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Nothing Wrong,' opens with a driving guitar riff that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a haunting effect, particularly in 'Only Dreaming (Wide Awake)' and 'Do You Understand?'.
- The album includes abrupt tempo shifts, such as the transition from the energetic 'Big Stick' to the more subdued 'Sayonara', which alters the emotional landscape.
- The final track, 'Time Is Tight,' features an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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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
- urgent rhythms that energize movement
- short bursts of intense emotion
- driving sound for active listening
- haunting melodies with raw edge
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow experiences
- seek lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Nothing Wrong marked Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's third studio album, following their previous work, Talk About the Weather. By this point, the band had solidified their sound within the post-punk scene while navigating lineup changes and evolving musical influences. This album reflects their continued exploration of dark themes and catchy hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sisters of Mercy· Fields of the Nephilim· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing Wrong 2:40
- 2 Open Up 3:28
- 3 Hands Off Me 2:34
- 4 Big Stick 2:39
- 5 She Said 2:50
- 6 Sayonara 3:34
- 7 World Around 2:19
- 8 Hard-Away 2:41
- 9 The Rise 2:49
- 10 Only Dreaming (Wide Awake) 4:26
- 11 Do You Understand? 2:20
- 12 Never Know 3:27
- 13 Pushing On 2:49
- 14 Time Is Tight 0:53
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