Nerves Junior were an American

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band based in

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. Over its six-year life, the band released a full-length album, ''As Bright As Your Night Light'' in September 2011 to favorable reviews. An EP ''Craters EP'' was released in 2013, before the band came to an end in May 2015.

History

The group Nerves Junior formed in 2009 sharing a love for fringe

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and pop. Their music has been described as expansive, eclectic, experimental

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. The band has garnered comparisons to

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with "effects-heavy lead guitar and the adventurous

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beats". Their

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2011 release ''As Bright As Your Night Light'' was Pretty Much Amazing's Best Reviewed Album of the Year for 2011.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''As Bright As Your Night Light'', 2011

EPs

* ''Craters EP,2013''

References

External links

* * * {{Authority control Indie rock musical groups from Kentucky Musical groups from Louisville, Kentucky 2009 establishments in Kentucky Musical groups established in 2009