No Good by Your Army: A Rock Gem That Still Hits Different
Alright, let’s talk about No Good by Your Army. Released in 2012 outta Germany, this rock album is like that unexpected kick in the gut—sharp, raw, and kinda unforgettable. It came out on Intono Records and Rough Trade, which already tells you these guys weren’t messing around when they hit record. The whole thing orbits around one central track, “No Good,” but it’s served up in so many flavors that it feels more like a full-on buffet than just an album.
First off, let’s get into the “No Good (Acoustic Version - Live In The Studio).” Man, this version strips everything back to basics, and holy crap, does it work. You can practically hear the creak of the floorboards as they play. There’s something super intimate about it, like you’ve snuck into their rehearsal space with a cup of coffee and accidentally stumbled onto genius. The vocals are rough-edged but smooth enough to keep you hooked, and the guitar? Damn. It’s got this lazy swagger that makes you wanna sit back and zone out for hours. This isn’t just music—it’s storytelling without words.
Then there’s the “Plein De Super Rock Club Remix.” Whoa, hold onto your hats, folks. If the acoustic version is chill Sunday morning vibes, this remix is Friday night chaos at its finest. They crank up the distortion, slap on some wild beats, and turn “No Good” into this monster anthem that could wake the dead. Honestly, I remember this track because it’s impossible not to—it grabs you by the collar and shakes you until you’re screaming along too. It’s messy, loud, and unapologetically fun. Like, if rock had a wild younger sibling who stayed out way past curfew, this would be it.
The rest of the tracks have their moments too—the Robinson Crusius Dance Remix adds some weirdly addictive electronic layers, and the Album Version keeps things tight and punchy. But those two standouts? Yeah, they stick with you long after the last chord fades.
Here’s the thing, though: listening to No Good feels like catching a band mid-evolution. They’re trying stuff, breaking rules, maybe even tripping over themselves a little—but damn if it doesn’t feel real. And really, isn’t that what rock’s all about? It ain’t supposed to be perfect; it’s supposed to make you feel something.
So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re tired of the same old polished nonsense flooding playlists today. Oh, and here’s a random thought: if this album were a person, it’d probably show up late to parties wearing mismatched socks but still somehow steal the spotlight. Go figure.
