Life Without Sound
2017 studio album by Cloud Nothings
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Life Without Sound is the fourth studio album by the American indie rock band Cloud Nothings, released on January 27, 2017 on Carpark Records. The album was produced and mixed by John Goodmanson,[1] and is the first to feature guitarist Chris Brown.
| Life Without Sound | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Studio | Sonic Ranch[1] | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, post-hardcore, noise rock, punk rock | |||
| Length | 37:42 | |||
| Label | Carpark, Wichita | |||
| Producer | John Goodmanson | |||
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Reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.1/10[2] |
| Metacritic | 79/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[5] |
| Consequence of Sound | A−[6] |
| DIY | [7] |
| The Guardian | [8] |
| Mojo | [9] |
| Pitchfork | 7.0/10[10] |
| Record Collector | [11] |
| Uncut | 8/10[12] |
| Vice | A−[13] |
According to Metacritic, Life Without Sound has received an aggregated score of 79 out of 100 based on 23 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[3]
Accolades
| Publication | Accolade | Year | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drowned in Sound | Favourite Albums of 2017 | 2017 | 93 |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Cloud Nothings.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Up to the Surface" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Things Are Right with You" | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Internal World" | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Darkened Rings" | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Enter Entirely" | 4:59 |
| 6. | "Modern Act" | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Sight Unseen" | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Strange Year" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Realize My Fate" | 5:26 |
| Total length: | 37:42 | |
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[15] | 103 |
| Billboard Independent Albums[16] | 15 |
| Billboard Top Tastemaker Albums[17] | 9 |
| Billboard Vinyl Albums[18] | 5 |
| Billboard Top Album Sales[19] | 60 |