Nothing Valley by Melkbelly - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Melkbelly may be saddled with the kind of name that makes one wonder what names they decided not to pick, but their debut album shows that you can't judge a band by name alone. The Chicago quartet kick up all kinds of gnarly racket on Nothing Valley, calling to mind Dischord bands like Fugazi with their stuttering rhythms; the Breeders, thanks to guitarist Miranda Winters' melt-in-your-mouth vocals; wiry '90s bands with insistent guitar attacks like Hot Snakes, and romping neo-punks like White Lung. It's 100-percent indie rock all the way without being hopelessly derivative. Tracks like "Kid Kreative" and the electrified "Middle Of" leap out of the speakers to give the listener a smack across the chops; abrasive tracks like "R.O.R.O.B." will have those with weaker constitutions turning down the sound when the guitars start throwing off sparks as they grind against each other, and the occasional indie rock ballad like "Petrified" or "RUNXRN" bring things down just a bit, though the six-string attack never fails to draw blood. They also pull of some classic quiet-loud dynamic shifts on "Cawthra" and end the album with an almost six-minute track ("Helloween") that adds some psych-y darkness and features some truly ugly guitar noise and epic soloing. The album is a guitar lover's delight as both Miranda and Bart Winters wring every last molten drop out of their instruments over the course of 11 songs. Not to be outdone, bassist Liam Winters and drummer James Wetzel work like demons to keep up, and Miranda Winters' vocals walk the line between Kim Gordon cool and Kim Deal snark like a pro. Add it up and it's an impressive display of indie rock knowledge and ability, enough to make anyone thinking they should give the band a pass (despite their unfortunate moniker) some deep second thoughts.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo

1. Off the Lot

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

2. Kid Kreative

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

3. R.O.R.O.B

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

4. Greedy Gull

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

5. Petrified

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

6. Middle Of

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

7. Twin Looking Motherfucker

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

8. RUNXRN

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

9. Return to Pan Candy Mountain

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

10. Cawthra

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

11. Helloween

Primary Artist: Melkbelly; Main Performer
Performer: Melkbelly; Performer
Composer: Melkbelly; Composer
Lyricist: Melkbelly; Composer
Author: Melkbelly; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 39 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Wax Nine

Music Distribution Service

State51 / Oscar Music and Media Ltd.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 12, 2017

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

677517700121