Carpark (2012)
In 2014 the record I listened to more than any other was Cloud Nothing's Here And Nowhere Else. When a record hits me like that, my immediate thought is to snatch up as many of the band's other records as possible. Even though I I had only listened to one of Cloud Nothings records previously, I felt it was important to try out some of the band's other works.
I didn't really like their self titled album back when it had originally come out and because of that I never even listened to Attack On Memory. Listening to it with fresh ears, it's not as good as Here And Nowhere Else, but it is a lot stronger and certainly more interesting that their self titled record. Had I given is a shot when the album originally came out, I bet I would have liked it. It is a good album and one I've been listening to, but now I compare it to Here And Nowhere Else. That's a bit of an unfair comparison as most records will fall short based on that standard.
Attack On Memory doesn't do itself any favors by starting out with the worst song on the album "No Future/No Past." It's a bit of a chore with a repetitious verse and chorus. Slow, a little whiny. Not a great first impression, but as soon as the 2nd track "Wasted Days" hits, things are looking up. Sure it has a really long outro that drags things down a little, but it's still a great song that showcases how much the band has grown since their prior record.
The rest of the album is just as good. It's never quite as great as Here And Nowhere Else, though judged on its own merits, Attack On Memory is a worthy album to have in your collection. Here And Nowhere Else, however, is essential.
Cloud Nothings - "Stay Useless":
Cloud Nothings - "Cut You":
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