Name: El Prado by No
Brand: No
SKU: 196052613845
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

Many will find the broodingly hopeful sounds of L.A.'s (unfortunately named) NO to be a comforting salve in this confusing and hectic world. Their world-weary delivery and darkly textured music speaks of middle-aged disappointments and dreams/careers/relationships that didn't quite pan out. With their debut LP, El Prado, the band pick up where their 2011 EP Don't Worry, You'll Be Here Forever left off -- trying to pick up the pieces and earn a second chance with familiar-sounding, atmospheric, adult indie rock. Like a slightly more optimistic, west coast version of the National or a slightly less-creative version of Elbow, NO adopt the sort of muted romanticism gained by years of life experience. They sound like the band that's formed after its members' more ambitious first bands threw in the towel, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. El Prado is well-played and well-produced and if there is a lack of overall distinction, it's still as comforting as a Hudson Bay wool blanket. Subtly anthemic songs like "Last Chance" and "Hold On" are as reassuring as their titles suggest, with warmly delayed guitars and singer Bradley Hanan Carter's tuneful, rumbling voice intoning lines about lonely footsteps and winding roads that lead home. The overall sonic tone of El Prado is bottom-heavy, with richly produced drums and bass, deep, fuzzy guitar riffs, and low piano and synth textures throughout making for a moody atmosphere that ultimately helps power Carter's yearning lyrics. Fighting against the adversity of their own name, NO put a light on in the dark and turn in a reliable, if slightly unoriginal debut that goes down like mildly hopped, easy drinking craft brew. ~ Timothy Monger

1. Leave The Door Wide Open

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Simon Oscroft
Michael Walker
Bradley Hanan Carter
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

2. Stay With Me

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

3. What's Your Name

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Reese Richardson
Michael Walker
Bradley Hanan Carter
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

4. Monday

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Bradley Hanan Carter
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

5. So Scared

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Bradley Hanan Carter
Joe Sumner
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter
Joe Sumner; Composer

6. There's a Glow

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

7. Interlude

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Walker
Bradley Hanan Carter
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer

8. Another Life

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

9. The Long Haul

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

10. North Star

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Reese Richardson
Michael Walker
Bradley Hanan Carter
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

11. Last Chance

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Simon Oscroft
Michael Walker
Bradley Hanan Carter
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

12. Hold On

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Stentz
Simon Oscroft
Michael Walker
Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter
Reese Richardson
Ryan Lallier; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Sumner
Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

13. Go Outside

by No

Primary Artist: No; Main Performer
Composer: Bradley Hanan Carter
Ryan Lallier
Sean Stentz
Simon Oscroft; Composer
Lyricist: Bradley Hanan Carter; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

53 minutes and 27 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 2000x2000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternativo, Música

Label

OXBLOOD NAVY

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Canada

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 17, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

196052613845

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El Prado

1. Leave The Door Wide Open

2. Stay With Me

3. What's Your Name

4. Monday

5. So Scared

6. There's a Glow

7. Interlude

8. Another Life

9. The Long Haul

10. North Star

11. Last Chance

12. Hold On

13. Go Outside

Technical Specifications

El Prado

Product information

Release options

1. Leave The Door Wide Open

2. Stay With Me

3. What's Your Name

4. Monday

5. So Scared

6. There's a Glow

7. Interlude

8. Another Life

9. The Long Haul

10. North Star

11. Last Chance

12. Hold On

13. Go Outside

Technical Specifications