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Nada Surf - Proximity Effect Audio CD

A fair review of the Nada Surf "Proximity Effect" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Nada Surf reviews here, or go back to the Nada Surf tabs.

Nada Surf Band: Nada Surf
Title: Proximity Effect
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Release Date: 1999-01-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Hyperspace 2: Amateur 3: Why Are You So Mean to Me 4: Mother's Day 5: Troublemaker 6: 80 Windows 7: Bacardi 8: Bad Best Friend 9: Dispossession 10: Voices 11: Firecracker 12: Slow Down 13: Robot 14: Spooky [*]

Switch of pace - not necessarily for the best.
(Australian Electra Records version)

Nada Surf is a strange band. Proximity Effect. You think you have them figured out. Then the pull something different and unique off.

Us fans of "High/Low" got a surprise when we cracked this 30 dollar Australia only version open. (This was back before it was widely availible in the states). The punky energy that radiates from stem to stern on "High/Low" is downshifted considerably. It is replaced by at times a more sullen and morose feeling.

That is what made me stop following them. "High/Low" was brillant for its musical umph. It picked you up. Featuring fast tempos, swagger and a fabulous wit. "Proximity Effect" loses much of that. The depressing feeling about this record just isn't enjoyable to me. It may connect well to teenagers, but songs of angst, sorrow and sometimes preaching just don't radiate with someone in their 30s (me).

As for the songs you get a varied selection of slow softer numbers along with heavier rockers. Subject matters runs the gamut from lecturing machoness, feeling out of control to wonder what the hell is wrong with people. There is no question the band has something to say. However, as mentioned previously these are subject matters best related to by younger people.

My personal favorite track is the bonus cut "Spooky" its the only on this album I come back to. Maybe because I relate to the subject the matter. The song though is beautiful for its post-relationship sadness and anger. Oh, yah and the song rocks.

There are many people who love what this record ushered in: Nada Surf the angst ridden, morose and thoughtful artists. I for one prefer them being smart, fun, speedy, sassy with something say.


Man, it does not get any better then this!!!!!!!!!
There is not much i can say but that your cd collection is not compliete without this album. . . . so. . . . . . . . BUY IT RIGHT NOW. . . what are you waiting for.


Nada Surf does it again
i have a hard time believing that it is only now being released in the states. This album is great, it may even be better than their first. They definitely should not be considered a one hit wonder (Popular). If radio people had any brains they would play '80 windows' now, it is an amazing tune, better than anything Pearl Jam or the Smashing Pumpkins have done recently. If you like rock and roll go get this cd now! The best songs on this great album are: 1. Hyperspace 2. Amateur 3. Why Are You So Mean To Me 6. 80 Windows 13. Robot.


Stunning
I was thinking this before I got the proximity effect, it proves how wrong you can be! I always thought Nada Surf were OK, but this album knocked me for six, the songs are amazing, they play with passion AND are subtle. Every now and then I look at my album collection and think, "That's it! I can't imagine ever listening to a new album that is better than what I've got". 80 windows and Robot have to be two of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Whilst Nada Surf deal with touchy subjects, they never do so in a tacky or overstated way. Now I have to wonder if I'll ever hear anything that tops this.


Nada Surf is ba-ack!
I could not understand why this cd was not release in the us. . and now that I know it, i realize what a great injustice this is. All the songs are just fabulous. This is one of the best power trios in rock history! Do you think I'm wrong? So listen Proximity Effect!.


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