A Way Forward
by Nation of Language
- Type: Album
- Released: November聽5,聽2021
- Label: PIAS, [pias], Play It Again Sam
- Country: United States
- Length: 43:12
- Community rating: 3.5/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Michael Sue-Poi, Aidan Noell, Ian Richard Devaney
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On 'A Way Forward', Nation of Language expands its synth-pop and new wave foundations by incorporating krautrock influences and more intricate, layered arrangements. The album juxtaposes buoyant, danceable synth melodies with emotionally resonant and often melancholic lyrical themes, a contrast that heightens its bittersweet effect. With production duties split between Nick Millhiser and Abe Seiferth, the record achieves a dynamic yet cohesive sound, marking the band's final work with original bassist Michael Sue-Poi.
Genres
Descriptors: synthesizers, melodic, electronic, retro, dance
Tracklist
- Tournament (03:58)
- Rush & Fever (04:00)
- September Again (03:53)
- On Division St (03:14)
- Indignities (05:25)
- Automobile (04:29)
- Friend Machine (04:27)
- Sacred Tongue (03:31)
- The Motorist (05:11)
- The Wall & I (05:04)
Credits
- Ian Richard Devaney - synth, vocals, bass, guitar, percussion, photography by
- Aidan Noell - synth, vocals
- Alex MacKay - Member
- Michael Sue-Poi - bass
- Nation Of Language - cover, written by
- Spencer Kimmins - cover
- Fabrizio Moretti - drum
- Nick Brennan - drum
- Heba Kadry - mastered by
- Michael Devaney - photography by
- Abe Seiferth - synth, guitar, producer, mixed by