Produced by the band and recorded at infrasonic sound in nearby alhambra, life sux picks up where the last album left off. Sep 23, 2011 wavves violently skuzzy take on surf rock has always leaned toward pop punk, but its especially evident on their latest release, life sux. Life sux feels like wavves is getting more and more comfortable with producing albums in an actual studio, and the improvement in songwriting that actual production necessitates. Wavves nathan williams to score mtv hipster series.
Nov 14, 2011 the life sux ep is the followup to wavves 2010 album, and its the first to arrive via williams label ghost ramp. It was too much of a headache and he realized he needed to build a team of capable friends. His selftitled debut was unlistenable at times its squealing distortion is my favorite thing right behind bashing my thumb with a hammer, so williams choice to start making his music pleasant on the. Mtv reports that wavves will also release their new full. Wavves life sux ep by so bored free listening on soundcloud. As such, his followup ep is titled life sux, it features some of his more famous friends cheering him on, and williams treats the inaugural release on his ghost ramp label like a 24year olds. Prior to the release of the ep, the song i wanna meet dave grohl was featured on the premier of the mtv show i just want my pants back. Offering a tour around ghostramps store, williams explains that theyre already looking to expand and move into a bigger space next door this year. At that rare intersection where form meets friction. The balance of good cheer and dark clouds is partly in the arrangements v comprises exceedingly bright songs verging on true poppunk. The title track of wavves nathan williams and cloud nothings dylan baldis collaborative album no life for me, released june 29, 2015. Nathan williams slinky idontgiveashit riffs combined with his inebriated moaning gives wavves a sound that is both entreating and the potential to be annoying.
It is the least prototypically wavves song on life sux and its inclusion serves the ep well. As you can guess, williams is coming out guns blazin by scoring cameos from fucked ups damian abraham and best coasts bethany cosentino williams longtime girlfriend. Aug 25, 2011 apparently, wavves nathan williams does, and we have an exclusive premiere of artwork from williams new ep life sux, which will feature the song i wanna meet dave grohl. V is the fifth studio album by the american rock band wavves. Wavves has been kind enough to unleash a free download of their new song i wanna. Wavves life sux ep youre never gonna stop nathan williams. Those that dont like wavves earlier output should start here. Aug 29, 2011 i wanna meet dave grohl is featured on wavves life sux ep, set to drop on september 20 via williams own ghost ramp label. Life sux, an album by wavves on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Wavves released a new ep, life sux, in september 2011. Wavves debuts new song on mtvs i just want my pants back. After parting with fat possum, williams released a new ep in the fall of 2011 under the wavves name, titled life sux, featuring guest appearances by best coast and fucked up.
Wavves i wanna meet dave grohl rightclick to save i just want my pants back airdate. Back in 20, he put out wavves life sux ep by himself. Gr032 wavves youre welcome out on ghost ramp on 519. Billy hayes left wavves in november 2010 and was replaced by jacob cooper, formerly of the mae shi. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Nathan williams, under the name wavves, is a noise pop musician based in san diego, california. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Oct 11, 2011 wavves, life sux ep ghost ramp steve kandell october 11, 2011. Stream wavves life sux ep, a playlist by so bored from desktop or your mobile device. After playing the major festival circuit, nathan started his own record label ghost ramp and released the life sux ep on september 20th 2011.
In my mind, wavves has always been a strange breed of noise rock stuffed inside a surf rock costume. Sep 19, 2011 as such, his followup ep is titled life sux, it features some of his more famous friends cheering him on, and williams treats the inaugural release on his ghost ramp label like a 24year olds. Wavves, life sux ep ghost ramp steve kandell october 11, 2011. It features collaborations with best coast and fucked up release. It consisted of six tracks, including cameos from bethany cosentino and bobb bruno from best coast, as well as damian abraham from fucked up. Vinyl 12 wavves life sux 2011, green translucent, vinyl discogs.
Poppunk frontman nathan williams talks to larry fitzmaurice about fighting and paying for his own art, hitting his. Wavves lyrics 88 song lyrics sorted by album, including idiot, baby say goodbye, nine is god. The new life sux ep, the first wavves release to bear the imprint of williams own ghost ramp label, couldnt be further removed from the wavves of past infamy. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. I just want my pants back, which follows a group of postgrads living in brooklyn, will have about 20 original compositions from williams as well as songs from wavves upcoming ep, life sux. Though the rest of the ep features both highs the delightful bug, which sounds like it could be the prototype for which williams bases all of his best material and lows the weezer bside material of poor lenore, the overall affect of life sux feels innocuous. I wanna meet dave grohl is featured on wavves life sux ep, set to drop on september 20 via williams own ghost ramp label.
The album was released on october 2, 2015 through ghost ramp and warner bros. Wavves releases 10th anniversary reissue of debut album, shares unreleased song. At least, thats what the wavves frontman continues to proclaim on the followup ep to 2010s king of the beach. This ep continues the wavves sound only more hook laden and catchier.
San diego, californias wavves nathan williams is a psychedelic mixture of noise, garage rock, surf pop, stoner punk and much more noise. Trash talk split 7 2011 wavves track only download. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Aug 28, 2011 wavves has been kind enough to unleash a free download of their new song i wanna meet dave grohl below. Nathan williams made the choice to favor melody over mayhem on 2010s king of the beach. Post acid, the lead single from wavves 2010 album, king of the beach, would also.
On march 26, 20 wavves released their 4th studio album \ nathan williams, under the name wavves, is a noise pop musician and landlord based in. Wavves 2011 life sux ep finds nathan williams exercising more creative freedom than before. They toured for almost a year straight until hayes left the band for some time off. Paved the way to wavves subsequent full length king of the beach which was recorded with producer dennis herring animal collective, modest mouse. Sep 26, 2011 the new life sux ep, the first wavves release to bear the imprint of williams own ghost ramp label, couldnt be further removed from the wavves of past infamy. Jason rides his bike to the bar free energy bang pop scene. Sep 20, 2011 though the rest of the ep features both highs the delightful bug, which sounds like it could be the prototype for which williams bases all of his best material and lows the weezer bside material of poor lenore, the overall affect of life sux feels innocuous. On march 26, 20 wavves released their 4th studio album \. Wavves life sux 2011, green translucent, vinyl discogs. Jacob cooper, former drummer of the mae shi, has since taken his place. Kind of an acquired taste with how much the music switches from experimental craziness to straightahead rock grooves but if you can get past the weirdness, this stuff is pretty fuckin rad. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our coo.
Jon caramanica of the new york times called it a peppy album about the tragic pleasures of wallowing in poor choices. Poppunk frontman nathan williams talks to larry fitzmaurice about fighting and paying for his own art, hitting his producer in the face with a baseball bat, and his. Wavves stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Wavves violently skuzzy take on surf rock has always leaned toward pop punk, but its especially evident on their latest release, life sux. He and pope then began recording a new album with the production help of john hill rihanna, santigold, using their own money to finance the project. Jun 28, 2015 the title track of wavves nathan williams and cloud nothings dylan baldis collaborative album no life for me, released june 29, 2015.