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Nada Surf Reminds Itself to be Happynew
Matthew Caws speaks quietly at a measured pace, not unlike how he sings one of his ballads. A tender tone persists just this side of protected laziness -- he puts you at ease, even if he isn't.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
04-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Popular Sciencenew
Twelve years after the song "Popular" briefly gave them MTV popularity, Nada Surf is reaching a smaller, grassroots audience but has broadened its artistic canvas considerably.
San Antonio Current |
Francesca Camillo |
02-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Nada Surf Continues Perfecting Melancholy Popnew
2005's The Weight Is a Gift solidified the band's reputation as proprietors of crisp, complex pop.
Nashville Scene |
Lee Stabert |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Nada Surf
Head of the Classnew
Although it possesses a stubbornly optimistic core, The Weight is a Gift more often rumbles with varying degrees of betrayal, deception and heartache that sound like rather painful therapy sessions.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
02-13-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Nada Surf
