Noise From Nowhere
This World So Sick

"This World So Sick" is the debut record of the Roman quartet Noise From Nowhere, a band whose official images might almost mislead you into categorizing the project as a "screamo/emo revival," which it truly is not. Despite being newcomers, the group has so far amassed more than 150 shows across Italy and Europe, somehow managing to give a certain artistic integrity to the project, formed with the right timing. It is certainly no coincidence that this first step presents us with a band that clearly understands what it means to offer alternative rock, with a modern twist yet filled with interesting solutions—like that post-stoner aftertaste—that over time bring even more vitality and liveliness to the offering. An album that starts immediately at full throttle with a trio of tracks that I personally consider the best of the entire batch: "Give It Up" (the classic opener that goes straight for impact), "Waiting Despire," and "The Right Chance," the latter being a classic single fit for rock radio. As mentioned earlier, "This World So Sick" is a solid album, boasting well-structured instrumental parts and vocals that know how to alternate between screaming and melodic without falling into the "already heard" trap. The album does not lack softer moments (let's even call them ballads), as well as more heavy-oriented episodes (the Metallica school of riffing comes to the fore repeatedly), in short, a mix of elements wisely combined to avoid "traumas" for the listener. Add to this the good work done on the sound during production, pumped as required yet not "plastic" like most of today's productions. The tracks on this work seem tailor-made for the live context, a strength that the band will surely capitalize on once on the road. A good starting point, without a shadow of a doubt.