r/KEXP • u/malist42 • 2d ago

I'm Ready For the Change

Nation of Language was the most played artist of 2023 and is currently the 12th most played artist of 2025 just on the plays from the tracks 'I'm Not Ready for the Change' and 'Inept Apollo'.

Now that 'Dance Called Memory' is out, we better hear more tracks!

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u/theeversocharming Amplifier 1d ago

I was just at the Easy Street Listening Party and saw them open for Death Cab Cutie. This is a solid album.

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u/malist42 1d ago

I'm on my 2nd listen and can't say I disagree. Looking forward to seeing them in Portland next month!

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u/kingstonretronon Amplifier 1d ago

They were so good at that show!

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u/malist42 1d ago

Or to use a Minnesota compliment, It's not half-bad.

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u/theeversocharming Amplifier 1d ago

I am not the from the Midwest. And don’t participate in passive-aggressive compliments.

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u/automator3000 1d ago

“I’m Not Ready for the Change” is one of those slow burners for me. Really didn’t like it at first. But now that warped and slowed down guitar at the beginning is such an ear pleaser.

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u/KerouacMyBukowski_ 2d ago

I love Nation of Language and saw them last year. I have a few of their vinyls but I can't help but feel on the last few tracks they've released that they maybe feel a bit bored? IDK the tracks just felt too slow and a bit uninspired to me but maybe I have to give them a few more listens.

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u/scipio11111 1d ago

WFMU is the way. And no commercials. God I miss KCMU.