The Weight Is a Gift

by Nada Surf

The Weight Is a Gift cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 September 2005
  • Label: Barsuk
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:03
  • Community rating: 3.31/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Kenn Jankowski, Joe McGinty, Louie Lino, Rachel Bowman, Phil Wandscher

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Co-produced by Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, the veteran alternative group's fourth album polishes their power-pop sensibilities into tightly constructed, highly melodic indie rock. The collection navigates themes of emotional resilience and mature introspection, firmly distancing the trio from their mid-1990s grunge-era novelty hit origins.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Concrete Bed (2:29)
  2. Do It Again (3:39)
  3. In the Mirror (3:23)
  4. What is Your Secret (3:26)
  5. Your Legs Grow (4:00)
  6. All is a Game (3:26)
  7. Blankest Year (2:12)
  8. Comes a Time (4:58)
  9. Always Love (3:17)
  10. Armies Walk (3:28)
  11. Imaginary Friends (4:42)

Credits

  • Alex Holden - illustration [cover illustration]
  • Daniel Lorca - songwriter [all songs by]
  • Ira Elliot - songwriter [all songs by]
  • Matthew Caws - songwriter [all songs by]
  • John Roderick - harmony vocals [harmonies]
  • Rachel Bowman - cello
  • Sean Nelson - harmony vocals [harmonies]
  • Kenn Jankowski - horns

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