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Sounds Like: Snow Patrol and the Foo Fighters indie lovechild

For those who are familiar with Nada Surf, their latest release ‘Lucky’ may come as a surprise. At first listen, Lucky seems almost saccharine in comparison to previous albums, but don’t mistake the new, brighter sound and catchier lyrics for insincerity or excessive cheese. Lucky is just the latest evolution of a band who has been honing their craft for over a decade. For some diehard fans, Lucky has the potential to be a let down, but ignoring comparisons with albums of old, this newest venture by Matthew Caws, Ira Elliot and Daniel Lorca is a wonderful showcase of their talent and continued drive to create great, upbeat albums. And though some fans might not like the idea of sharing one of indie rock/pop’s best kept secrets, Lucky has the potential to garner the affection of a much broader and more varied audience than Nada Surf has ever had before.

Standout Tracks: See These Bones, Whose Authority, Here Goes Something, From Now On

Best Played During: Long, sunny day drives with the top down.

Current Resume: High/low (1996), The Proximity Effect (1998), Let Go (2002), Live in Brussels (2004), The Weight is a Gift (2005), Karmic – EP (2007), Lucky (2008)

Recommended research: Blankest Year (off 2005’s The Weight is a Gift), Inside of Love (off 2003’s Let Go), Popular (off 1996’s High/Low)