Nocturne
With opening track “Shadow,” Wild Nothing’s second studio album *Nocturne* instantaneously dodges any semblance of a sophomore slump. Fans of frontman Jack Tatum’s allegiance to indie-pop’s late 1980s/early 1990s heyday will be pleased to know he’s still very enamored with that special time when England and Scotland were churning out exceptional bands. “Shadow” swirls with vintage dream-pop beauty while chiming on vestiges of that C-86 jangle revisited by 21st century Slumberland bands. But Tatum’s knack for crafting handsomely catchy melodies keeps things sounding fresh, even when sung in a wispy androgynous voice on par with that of a young Bobby Gillespie or Belinda Butcher. The lead guitar melodies nearly upstage those of the vocals in the following “Midnight Song” — another gem that recalls British indie acts of yore, save for some glistening moments that have more in common with The Shins and Beach Fossils. The title-track is a swoon-worthy standout with moody chord changes and icy hints of new romanticism. The gorgeous “Only Heather” boasts hypnotic shoegazing guitar effects.
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Wild Nothing's second album, Nocturne, distinguishes itself from the crowded pack of dream-pop nostalgists for the same reason 2010's Gemini did-- Jack Tatum is simply one of the best songwriters in this field, and Nocturne's significant upgrade in fidelity makes that point more clearly than ever.
Nocturne, Jack Tatum’s sophomore album as Wild Nothing, finds the gifted young songwriter exploring a more refined, less impressionistic world of pop music—one that exists outside the confines of his bedroom. Gemini, Tatum’s blog-approved 2010 debut, is filled with ethereal melodies and handcrafted shoegaze texture,…
Although just about all the songs here demonstrate Tatum's immense talent, this is more a necessary album in his progression as an artist than a great one.
Wild Nothing brainiac Jack Tatum nailed a solid formula with his project’s debut effort Gemini . With Nocturne , he takes…
Wild Nothing's excellent debut album Gemini had a homemade, slightly wonky feel that gave Jack Tatum's take on '80s new wave pop a human touch.
Jack Tatum, aka Wild Nothing, released 2010's Gemini while wrapping up his college degree at age 21.