Nada Surf - Blankest Year

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Review by Rachel Toalson

Album Review: Blankest Year by Nada Surf Alright, let’s talk about Blankest Year, the 2006 album from Nada Surf. It’s one of those records that sneaks up on you—kinda like a quiet neighbor who turns out to be secretly hilarious. Released under City Slang in Germany, this alternative rock gem doesn’t try too hard to impress, but it totally does anyway. First off, the title track “Blankest Year” hits different. It’s got this bittersweet vibe, like when you’re reminiscing about something that wasn’t even all that great but still feels important somehow. Matthew Caws’ voice is smooth yet raw, and the lyrics stick with you long after the song ends. There’s no over-the-top production here; just honest storytelling wrapped in crunchy guitar riffs. You can almost picture yourself driving down some German autobahn at night, windows down, letting the melody wash over you. Another standout is “Popular,” which isn’t actually on this album (oops, my bad), but wait—no, I meant “Always Love.” Yeah, that one! It’s impossible not to love how upbeat and catchy it is while still packing an emotional punch. The chorus feels like a warm hug from an old friend, and honestly? That’s rare for rock songs these days. It makes me wanna grab my air guitar and embarrass myself in front of anyone within earshot. What I dig most about Blankest Year is its balance. It’s not trying to reinvent rock music—it’s just doing what it does really well. Sometimes albums feel like they’re screaming for attention, but this one lets you come to it. And honestly, that’s kinda refreshing. Here’s the thing though: listening to this record makes me wonder if Nada Surf ever gets tired of being so dang consistent. Like, do they sit around going, “Meh, another solid album, whatever”? Because seriously, guys, give yourselves more credit. Or maybe don’t—because then we’d lose the charm of discovering little gems like Blankest Year. Anyway, next time you're stuck in a musical rut, throw this on. Trust me, your ears will thank you. Also, fun fact: writing this review made me crave pretzels. Go figure.

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Artist: Nada Surf
Album: Blankest Year

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Blankest Year2:13

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Catalog Numbers

SLANG5039313P

Labels

City Slang

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Formats

  • CD
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Notes

For promotional use only, not for sale!

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  • Label Code: LC 06853
  • Matrix / Runout: (Sonopress arvato logo) 51815957/SLANG5039313P 22
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB47
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0724
  • Rights Society: GEMA

About Nada Surf

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American alternative rock band from New York, formed in 1992.

Members

  • Louie Lino
  • Doug Gillard
  • Ira Elliot
  • Matthew Caws
  • Daniel Lorca
  • Aaron Conte

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Nada Surf's album *Blankest Year* came out in 2006 under the label City Slang in Germany. It’s an alternative rock gem. The track "Blankest Year" is a standout. Fun fact—it’s one of those albums that flew under the radar but still resonates with fans of raw, emotional rock music.

Comments

rsolanofernandez
2025-03-10
Listening to this at 16 VS 30 is interesting. It brings up the same feelings in a way
mandyrich1
2025-03-10
Lol it's sad now realizing how age works... I'm old now and I was young partied to this in the states and Canada... and now even listening to this does not reminiscence that feeling its just a party in my head, but fuck it, im still going to have a party!!!
gsssnarag
2025-03-10
??????
pjr378
2025-03-09
Bojack Horseman anyone?
samuelchay
2025-03-09
2021?
celsoborher
2025-03-09
Mhhh.. We have been so young, wild and free
sharathkumars
2025-03-08
*Vim por Bojack Horseman*
aronicalles
2025-03-07
Yes
libationblog
2025-03-06
2020. Blankest Year in my history of 50+ years--Fuck it! I'm gonna have a party! No masks required.
markbyrne070218
2025-03-06
2020 and still Fuck It! :)
redbrickmantle
2025-03-06
2020?
alccweb
2025-03-06
[Intro]
Oh, fuck it
I'm gonna have a party
Oh, fuck it
I'm gonna have a party

[Chorus]
I had the blankest year
I saw life turn into a T.V. show
It was totally weird
The person I knew I didn't really know

[Verse]
Time don't move
We're the only ones who do
Bending reason
Cause its all we hold on to

[Chorus]
I had the blankest year
I saw life turn into a T.V. show
It was totally weird
The person I knew I didn't really know

[Bridge]
And I was lonely
Thank god the band's doing well
But you don't own me
I'd like to return this spell
Cause it's not my size
And your lies are so much bigger than my lies
And your ties are made of things that shouldn't make ties
andhika001
2025-03-05
Que musica meus amigos brs kk
hechisathamis
2025-03-04
いい曲って眠ってるもんなんだね
sanjayasportfolio
2025-03-04
I'd almost forgotten how much I enjoyed signing along to Blankest Year a decade ago. 2009 was interesting.
coachevah
2025-03-04
2018 this is lit
jayson94
2025-03-04
2018
narenderiitd
2025-03-03
2018
andryanprovided
2025-03-02
This is one way to end 2016!
agromanalex
2025-03-02
Spent 3 years in a band that covered this song EVERY gig and it was a crowd favorite... ALWAYS got people singing FUCK IIIIIIIIIIIITTTTT by the time the song was over...
andriana802366152
2025-03-02
your the only person in the world I feel that way about
gleidsonjr23
2025-03-02
Trump brought me here.......
hebrinkvandebuffel
2025-03-01
I love when they end shows with this song. Sometimes they'll stretch it out and make it last 10 minutes!
hannahmarymasters
2025-03-01
heard it on the radio today (FM4, Vienna) as they will play in the city next week. Sold out, of course.