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Nada Surf

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1992- )
    Formed in New York
    Matthew Caws - Vocals/Guitar
    Daniel Lorca - Bass
    Ira Elliot - Drums
    Recorded the albums 'Karmic,' 'High/Low,' 'The Proxitimy Effect,' 'North 6th Street,' 'Let Go' and 'The Weight is a Gift'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their song 'Blankest Year' opened with the lyrics 'Oh fuck it.'
    Their original drummer quit.
    Their album 'The Proximity Effect,' was a failure, despite following 'High/Low,' which featured their most famous single 'Popular.'
    Their song 'Always Love' features the lyrics 'Always love/hate will get you every time.'
    What is 'Nada Surf' supposed to mean?
    They were featured on 'The O.C.'
    They originally were called 'Because Because Because.'

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are considerably more upbeat than most indie bands aimed at teenage girls.
    They are very well received by critics.
    Matthew Caws and Daniel Lorca were school friends.

Credit: Orange Squirrel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 48 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 64.86% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 73 Votes: 69.86% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 94 Votes: 59.57% Annoying