''Silver Haze'' is the second album by the American
punk band
Aye Nako, released via
Don Giovanni Records on April 7, 2017.
In contrast to the band's earlier work, the album's songwriting is split between singer Mars Dixon and guitarist Jade Payne.
"Particle Mace" from the album was released as a single.
Track listing
Reception
The album received a 7.9 score from
Pitchfork, with Matthew Ismael Ruiz stating it "feels like the best of Aye Nako".
Peter Ellman, reviewing for ''
Exclaim!
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'', gave it 8/10, commenting on how the band juxtaposed "at-times-jarring post-punk guitar parts with pretty, melodic, even catchy choruses".
[Ellman, Peter (2017)]
Aye Nako ''Silver Haze''
, ''Exclaim!
''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ...
'', April 5, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017 William Kennedy of ''
The Portland Mercury'' called it "bracing and vital ’90s-era guitar rock with elements of pop punk and enough messy, open-chord Sonic Youth-style tunings".
[Kennedy, William (2017)]
Aye Nako, Longclaw, Brave Hands, Shame
, '' The Portland Mercury'', May 1, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017
Personnel
* Mars Ganito – vocals, guitar
* Joe McCann – bass guitar
* Jade Payne – guitar
* Sheena McGrath – drums
References
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Don Giovanni Records albums
2017 albums