No Obligation Explained
Cover: | No Obligation.jpg |
No Obligation |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | the Linda Lindas |
Recorded: | 2024 |
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Length: | 35:22 |
Language: | English, Spanish |
Label: | Epitaph |
Producer: | Carlos de la Garza |
Prev Title: | Growing Up |
Prev Year: | 2022 |
No Obligation is the upcoming second studio album by American rock band the Linda Lindas. Epitaph Records is set to release the album on October 11, 2024. It was produced again by Carlos de la Garza, the father of band members Lucia and Mila de la Garza. Recording sessions for No Obligation took place at Henson Recording, Sunset Sound, and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024. Four singles were released from the album: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", "All in My Head", and "Yo Me Estreso".
Background
Following the release of their debut studio album, Growing Up (2022),[1] [2] "Too Many Things" was the Linda Lindas' first release of 2023.[3] [4] The band subsequently opened for Paramore on the North American leg of the This Is Why Tour.[5]
Writing and recording
No Obligation was written between 2022 and 2024, whenever the Linda Lindas had time outside of school or touring.[6] Writing sessions occurred on holiday breaks and long weekends.[7]
Recording sessions for No Obligation took place at Henson Recording, Sunset Sound, and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024.
Composition
Lyrics
The track "All in My Head" was written from the perspective of a character from the 2018 novel My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. Guitarist Lucia de la Garza called it a "break from reality".[8]
Music
In a press release, the band said they would be experimenting with post-punk, garage rock, power pop, new wave, and rock en español on the album.[9] At the time of its announcement, the band members ranged from 13 to 19 years old, with Bela Salazar having finished high school, Mila de la Garza having finished middle school, and Lucia de la Garza and Eloise Wong in high school.[10] "All in My Head" has been described by Lucia as more indie song, due to its use of an acoustic guitar.[11] "Too Many Things" is a pop-punk song.[12] [13] [14] Staff at Paste call the song "an anthemic slice of rock 'n' roll".[15] "Resolution/Revolution" is classified as a punk rock[16] [17] and power pop[18] song, with influences from riot grrrl style.[19] In a review at Far Out, editor Aimee Ferrier says the song "[blends] the accessibility of pop with the raw energy and power of punk."[20] "Resolution/Revolution" was influenced by Pantera and Judas Priest, as Bela Salazar had been listening to them.[21]
Release and promotion
Singles and music videos
No Obligation is set to release on October 11, 2024, by Epitaph Records. The album spawned four singles: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", "All in My Head", and "Yo Me Estreso". "Too Many Things" was released as a single preceding the album on April 10, 2023.[22] Its music video for was directed by Ryan Baxley,[23] and featured the band in a diner, acting as both waiters and customers.[24] [25] The second single, "Resolution/Revolution", was released on July 31, 2023. The music video for "Resolution/Revolution" was animated by Bela Salazar and edited by Eloise Wong.[26] It was shot by the band members on their phones.[27] "Yo Me Estreso" was released on August 13, 2024, and features "Weird Al" Yankovic playing the accordion.[28]
Touring
The Linda Lindas will embark on a tour from July to September 2024, both on their own and with Green Day, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Rancid as a part of The Saviors Tour.[6] [7]
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Bandcamp release.[29]
The Linda Lindas
- Bela Salazar – guitar, vocals
- Eloise Wong – bass guitar, piano, vocals
- Lucia de la Garza – guitar, vocals
- Mila de la Garza – drums, percussion, vocals
Technical personnel
Notes and References
- Paul . Larisha . April 10, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Return Recharged and Enlightened on 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230601094932/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-song-listen-1234711887/ . June 1, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Listen: The Linda Lindas release 'Too Many Things' single ahead of Coachella . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410182758/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2023/04/10/linda-lindas-Too-Many-Things/1431681145744/ . April 10, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: Johnson . Tommy . April 10, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Return With New Single 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015437/https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/the-linda-lindas-return-with-new-single-too-many-things/ . July 17, 2024 . March 30, 2024 . Ghettoblaster . en.
- Web site: Major . Michael . The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230427012337/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Linda-Lindas-Release-New-Single-Too-Many-Things-20230410 . April 27, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: November 4, 2022 . PARAMORE ANNOUNCES LONG AWAITED NORTH AMERICA ARENA TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM FOALS & BLOC PARTY + MORE . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116191406/https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/11/paramore-announces-long-awaited-north-america-arena-tour-with-support-from-foals-bloc-party-more/ . November 16, 2022 . November 4, 2022 . . en.
- Web site: Hatfield . Amanda . July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas announce new LP No Obligation . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716183430/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-all-in-my-head-video-watch/ . July 16, 2024 . July 16, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas Say It 'All' With New Single, Album . July 16, 2024 . . July 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716150613/https://www.spin.com/2024/07/the-linda-lindas-new-single-album/ . live .
- Web site: Gregory . Allie . July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas Unveil Sophomore Album No Obligation . July 16, 2024 . . en . July 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716151008/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the-linda-lindas-unveil-sophomore-album-no-obligation . live .
- Mier . Tomás . July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas Preview No Obligation LP With New Song . limited . July 17, 2024 . . en-US . July 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716192403/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-no-obligation-album-all-in-my-head-song-1235060809/ . live .
- Web site: Malin . Marina . July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas Announce New Album and Share Video for New Single 'All In My Head' . July 16, 2024 . . July 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716155253/https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/the_linda_lindas_announce_new_album_and_share_video_for_new_single_all_in_m . live .
- Web site: Glide . July 16, 2024 . The Linda Lindas Announce New Album No Obligation Out 10/11 Via Epitaph . July 17, 2024 . . en-US . July 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240716172820/https://glidemagazine.com/302925/the-linda-lindas-announce-new-album-no-obligation-out-10-11-via-epitaph/ . live .
- Web site: April 10, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things': Stream . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230521083301/https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-stream/ . May 21, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Duran . Anagricel . April 12, 2023 . Listen to The Linda Lindas' fierce new single 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240329085701/https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-fierce-new-single-too-many-things-3429172 . March 29, 2024 . March 30, 2024 . . en-GB.
- Web site: Wallis . Matt . April 11, 2023 . It's Official: The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929191701/https://www.punktuationmag.com/its-official-the-linda-lindas-share-too-many-things/ . September 29, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-AU.
- Web site: The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things,' Announce Summer Tour . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801234108/https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/linda-lindas-new-song-too-many-things . August 1, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: July 31, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Drop Single 'Resolution/Revolution': Stream . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328162549/https://consequence.net/2023/07/linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-stream/ . March 28, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . Consequence of Sound.
- Web site: July 31, 2023 . Linda Lindas Shares Retro New Single 'Resolution/Revolution' . March 28, 2024 . . July 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728005522/https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/07/31/news/linda-lindas-shares-retro-new-single-resolution-revolution/ . live .
- Web site: Sosa . David . August 11, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Prove One Again, They're a Movement, Not a Moment on New Punk Single 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328221608/https://www.grimygoods.com/2023/08/11/the-linda-lindas-prove-one-again-theyre-a-movement-not-a-moment-on-new-punk-single-resolution-revolution/ . March 28, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Schade . Alessandra . The Linda Lindas deliver a retro punk anthem on 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328163605/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-video-watch/ . March 28, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Ferrier . Amy . August 1, 2023 . The Linda Lindas share bombastic song 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328221046/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-linda-lindas-share-bombastic-new-single-resolution-revolution/ . March 28, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . Far Out.
- Web site: Carter . Emily . August 1, 2023 . Listen to The Linda Lindas' killer new single, 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240204221523/https://www.kerrang.com/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-killer-new-single-resolution-revolution . February 4, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: April 10, 2023 . The Linda Lindas: 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208101057/https://www.punknews.org/article/79737/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things . December 8, 2023 . July 17, 2024 . . en.
- Web site: May 22, 2023 . The Linda Lindas make time and space for 'Too Many Things' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527211235/https://vanyaland.com/2023/05/22/the-linda-lindas-make-time-and-space-for-too-many-things/ . May 27, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Blistein . Jon . May 22, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Order the Whole Menu in New 'Too Many Things' Video . limited . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531090425/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-music-video-1234739713/ . May 31, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Happy . May 23, 2023 . The Linda Lindas serve up punk rock passion in 'Too Many Things' music video . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929130346/https://happymag.tv/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things/ . September 29, 2023 . March 30, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: Geiger . Amy . The Linda Lindas share 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219212503/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-linda-lindas-share-resolution-revolution/ . December 19, 2023 . March 28, 2024 . . en-US.
- Web site: July 31, 2023 . The Linda Lindas Share New Song 'Resolution/Revolution' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328162549/https://pitchfork.com/news/the-linda-lindas-share-new-song-resolutionrevolution-listen/ . March 28, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . . en-US.
- The Linda Lindas Head to the Circus With 'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Yo Me Estreso' Video. Rolling Stone. Paul. Larisha. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024.
- Web site: No Obligation, by The Linda Lindas . July 17, 2024 . . en . July 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015331/https://thelindalindas.bandcamp.com/album/no-obligation . live .