Nothing Happens (album)

Nothing Happens is the debut studio album by American band Wallows, released on March 22, 2019 through Atlantic Records.[4]

Nothing Happens
Studio album by
Wallows
ReleasedMarch 22, 2019
Genre
Length38:47
LabelAtlantic
ProducerJohn Congleton
Wallows chronology
Spring
(2018)		 Nothing Happens
(2019)		 Remote
(2020)
Singles from Nothing Happens
  1. "Are You Bored Yet?"
    Released: February 1, 2019
  2. "Scrawny"
    Released: February 18, 2019
  3. "Sidelines"
    Released: March 8, 2019

Background

On February 1, 2019, Wallows released the album's first single "Are You Bored Yet?", featuring Clairo, on February 1, 2019. A subsequent music video was also released the same day with a cameo of Noah Centineo.[5] The album's second single "Scrawny" was released on February 18, 2019, whilst the third single "Sidelines" was released on March 8, 2019. "Scrawny"s music video was released alongside the album on March 22nd, 2019.

Nothing Happens was written and produced by Braeden Lemasters (guitar and vocals), Cole Preston (guitar and drums), Dylan Minnette (guitar and vocals), and alongside with Grammy winner John Congleton. Dylan Minnette was previously known for starring in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Shortly after the season aired, Dylan announced his band "Wallows" and their first single, titled "Pleaser".[6]

Wallows' began working on Nothing Happens in 2018, shortly after releasing their first EP Spring. Before 2017, Wallows were known as different band names, "The Feaver" and "The Narwhals".[7]

Members
  • Dylan Minnette - vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboard
  • Cole Preston - piano, guitar, vocals, drums, keyboard
  • Braeden Lemasters - lead guitar, vocals, bass guitar

Release and Promotion

Nothing Happens (on vinyl, CD, digital streaming and download) was released by Atlantic Records. In support of their debut album, on February 19, Wallows performed "Are You Bored Yet?", featuring Clairo, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[8] The day before the album's release, on March 21, Wallows had a full interview with Atwood Magazine, describing the process of writing the album.[9] In April 2019, Wallows performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California for their very first time.[7] The album was promoted on their 2019-2020 tour, which was cut short due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Critical Reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AOTY68/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[11]
Northern Transmissions8.5/10[12]
Rock CellarPositive[13]
Under the Radar[14]

Nothing Happens received generally positive reviews by contemporary music critics. On the review aggregator website, Album of the Year, the album has an average score of 68 out of 100 based on three critic reviews.[10] Gisselle Pernett, writing for Rock Cellar Magazine, found the album a mixture of dance-worthy and nostalgic songs.[13] Olivia Kesling of The Alternative regarded the album as entertaining, with an infectious energy.[15] Meanwhile, Matt Raven of Under the Radar described the musical arrangements similar to The Shins and Death Cab for Cutie.[14]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston and Braeden Lemasters, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Only Friend" 3:01
2."Treacherous Doctor" 2:43
3."Sidelines" 3:00
4."Are You Bored Yet?" (featuring Clairo)
2:58
5."Scrawny" 2:46
6."Ice Cold Pool" 3:57
7."Worlds Apart" 4:14
8."What You Like" 3:21
9."Remember When" 2:35
10."I'm Full" 3:42
11."Do Not Wait" 6:30
Total length:38:47

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[16] 75
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[17] 8
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[18] 13

References
  1. "Wallows - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved April 11, 2019. By the time Los Angeles' Wallows began releasing music under that name in 2017, they had established an '80s-influenced sound with hints of post-punk, synth pop, and power pop as well as more down-to-earth contemporary bedroom pop.
  2. Silver, Michael (February 1, 2019). "Wallows Announce Debut Album & World Tour: Watch 'Are You Bored Yet?' Video Starring Noah Centineo, More". Billboard. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  3. Wass, Mike. "Wallows On Taking Risks, Their Debut LP & "Pictures Of Girls" Theories: Interview". Idolator. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
  4. "Wallows Debut Album Nothing Happens Available Now via Atlantic Records". Atlantic Records Press. March 22, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  5. "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  6. Elizabeth, De. "13 Reasons Why's Dylan Minnette Announces Band's First Single". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  7. Rancilio, Alicia. "After a Decade, Wallows Finally Releases Band's First Album". AP News.
  8. Reitman, Shelby. "Wallows Perform 'Are You Bored Yet' on 'Tonight Show,' Drop New Song 'Scrawny'". Billboard. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  9. Chabrow, Shayna. "INTERVIEW: WALLOWS LEAVE BEHIND THEIR INNOCENCE WITHOUT LOSING THEMSELVES". Atwood Magazine.
  10. "Wallows - Nothing Happens - Reviews". Album of the Year. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  11. Donelson, Marcy. Review of Nothing Happens at AllMusic. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  12. Maxwell, Owen. "'Nothing Happens' Wallows". Northern Transmissions. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  13. Pearson, Gisselle (March 22, 2019). "Wallows' Full-Length Debut, 'Nothing Happens,' is Finally Out — and it Was Worth the Wait (Album Review)". Rock Cellar Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  14. Raven, Matt (April 8, 2019). "Wallows: Nothing Happens". Under the Radar. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  15. Kesling, Olivia. "Album Review: Wallows — 'Nothing Happens'". The Alternative.
  16. "Wallows Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  17. "Wallows Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  18. "Wallows Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2019.



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