Nothing Hurts
by Male Bonding
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: May 11, 2010
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Sparky debut from trio in thrall to US post-hardcore. [July 2010, p. 135]
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  2. cokemachineglow
    60
    Nothing Hurts ends up being its own worst enemy: it obscures its biggest strengths, choosing not to showcase them but to drown them out in a familiar and uninteresting haze.
  3. Rock Sound
    50
    Trouble is, after one listen it becomes evident that MB hardly benefit from further investigation – they’re just another hipster band who got lucky.
  5. Uncut
    60
    It's a short album, just 30 minutes, and "Weird Feelings" is one song that stands for most: full of hooks and sparks it's fun while it lasts but over in two minutes and too easily forgotten.
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  6. Under The Radar
    40
    Although the album starts off with a bang, it all starts to sound awfully similar after three tracks. [Spring 2010, p.72]
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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Zeus
    Jun 18, 2010
    10
    One of the best releases of the year!! DIY.
  2. DMan
    Jun 2, 2010
    9
    Sure it may be overwhelmingly influenced by British punk rock and early 90's alternative but it sounds pretty damn refreshing and Sure it may be overwhelmingly influenced by British punk rock and early 90's alternative but it sounds pretty damn refreshing and energetic when compared to some of the other albums this year. I'm digging it, it's gonna be in my cd player for a while.… Full Review »
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