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Yes, you heard me. Few bands can shake free the moniker of "One Hit Wonder", and to those who aren't familiar, Brooklyn, NY's Nada Surf had their brush with 15 minutes of fame several years ago with a major label release entitled "High/Low" as well as a chart topping single "Popular". Critics and music listeners alike were quick to write the band off as a flash in the pan, and those like myself who didn't know any better, paid no mind to the band's slow decline into obscurity.
Sure enough, last year and the indie label Barsuk records (home of popular indie rock gems such as Kind of Like Spitting, Death Cab For Cutie, The Prom, etc) came to Nada Surf with open arms, offering them to serve up a sophomore effort to their brief stint with mainstrem success, and prove to their listeners as well as their naysayers that their talents run deeper than a shallow radio jingle, and there is more to them than what was expected years before. Sure enough, the album "Let Go" was released to fans, both eager and skeptical.
Without question, Let Go is a perfect recording, and a nice break from every other rock outfit attempting to make waves with pompous critics and indie rock fans worldwide. From the start-off acoustic track "Blizzard of '77", the listener can be drawn in, yet still unaware and unsure of the band's intentions with this record. However, right away into track 2, you are quickly thrown for a loop, as the band shows you its lighter side and offers up a pop rock gem "Happy Kid" that could easily fit in on any modern rock radio station's playlist. Then just as you think you'll be toe-tapping through the rest of the record, songs like "Inside of Love", "Blonde on Blonde", and "Killian's Red" show up, and serve you a dark, more haunting side of the band, which to me seems to be their most solid material. I could dissect every song and break down what its worth, but I can sum it up by simply saying that there isn't one split second on this album that is predictable. This is the quintessential "give you goose bumps" album. Its gutsy, catchy, yet daring, and most of all, breaks new ground as well as smash apart every negative or reluctant prejudice displayed for this band. If you dig pop rock at its finest, do not pass this up. The only reason I gave it 5 stars is because I couldn't give it 6!
Best album of the year! BELIEVE IT, SUCKA!

Again, Nada Surf has put out an inspiring, smooth sounding , and mellow album, for which is in constant rotation in my cd player (in home, car, and mp3 player).

I never thought Nada Surf got its fair share of credit for there first cd High/Low. There label, Elektra was a major part of their demise. Unlike most people on this review, I loved the song Popular. It really turned me onto rock. It was different, the way it had talking, then got loud yelling and hit right into the chours. It really made a point though, at least to me. I rushed, and bought the first album, and have been hooked ever since to Nada Surf. The Proximeity Effect did not get its credit either. It as a nice follow up, but apparently didnt have the 'hit' single the big shots wanted after there big success on MTV with Popular.

I'm rambling...All in all, Let Go is an incredible cd, and delivers in all facets. I cant wait for more from my favorite rock group.

I only wish they could, bring back an album with the same rage, and raw lyrics that the song Popular brought. Maybe we can all expirence Popular part 2 in the near future!! I hope and know they can bring out another smash hit in the U.S.A. like Popular was!

this is nada surf? the band that did that song popular?? one of the most shocking things i've found out in a long time, is that yes, this band that created this wonderful cd is the same band that created that piece of trash song called popular. this band seems very versatile. this cd is great. fruit fly and hi-speed soul, and blizzard of 77 are just great. i do recommend this album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a top notch album by a highly underrated band...
Nada Surf's "Let Go" is without a doubt, a good listen. A good chill album that is perfect for either wasting away a dreary rainy day listening to, or for throwin into... Read more

Published on July 18 2004 by TreborVA

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking, to say the least !!!
I was never really a fan of Nada Surf before. I found their hit song "Popular" from the HIGH/LOW album to be, well...unpopular. Read more

Published on Jun 20 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars + de français
wow la chanson L'aventurier (un "cover" d'Indochine), est une chanson sur Bob Morane héhée. Read more

Published on Jun 17 2004 by David Poirier

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks Like Nada Surf Aren't As Good Now They Aren't Popular
I was looking up the term 'power pop' in the dictionary the other day and I got the following definition 'bland, derivative, lazy, uninspired music'. Read more

Published on Jun 1 2004 by Tony Moore

4.0 out of 5 stars lazy afternoon music
This album is like a great milkshake. Its smooth. great vocals and gorgeous hooks come in every track. Its cool. Read more

Published on May 5 2004 by okiebeachbum

4.0 out of 5 stars I miss you more than you know...
It's been a long and weird ride for the boys from Brooklyn. "Popular" dropped them onto heavy rotation on MTV, creating a ready-made backlash that left them,... Read more

Published on April 5 2004 by kendall lopere

4.0 out of 5 stars More than just 1 good song
I can't begin to count the number of CDs I have purchased in the last few years solely on the basis of one track. Read more

Published on Mar 29 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars There is hope yet...
With all the crappy uninspired teenage relationship simple plan garbage that continues to brainwash our youth today, there is hope yet. Read more

Published on Mar 28 2004 by James M. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Album by a Great Band
After hearing the band play an amazing live show, I bought this CD and have completely worn it out on my stereo! Read more

Published on Mar 21 2004 by Natasha ter Braak

5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpectedly FANTASTIC album!
I bought this album because I appreciated two of its hit tracks, "Inside Of Love" and "High Speed Soul. Read more

Published on Mar 17 2004 by Cat

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