Cloud Nothings - Internal World

Sometimes it’s better to tug at the heartstrings than hammer a point home. To date, Cloud Nothings have been known for their loud and proud fuzz-rock anthems, but there’s always been more there than simple riffery.

‘Internal World’ best showcases the cloudy mindset that defines Dylan Baldi’s finest moments. “I’m not the one who’s always right,” he sighs, tackling the confounding realisation that “being yourself can be uncomfortable and even potentially dangerous at times.” Below it, those crumbled, garage-y riffs are given room to breathe, soaring and swooping to almost hypnotising effect. The pace never drops though, Jayson Gerycz’s gunshot snare rolls snapping Baldi out of his introspection.

Frustrated without giving into fury, ‘Internal World’ is further evidence of the brains behind Cloud Nothings’ brash exterior.

Cloud Nothings’ new album ‘Life Without Sound’ is out January 27th via Wichita / Carpark.