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No Obligation

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No Obligation is the 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 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. Three singles were released from the album: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", and "All in My Head".

No Obligation
Studio album by
the Linda Lindas
ReleasedOctober 11, 2024 (2024-10-11)
Recorded2024
Studio
LanguageEnglish, Spanish
LabelEpitaph
ProducerCarlos de la Garza
The Linda Lindas chronology
Growing Up
(2022) 		No Obligation
(2024)
Singles from No Obligation
  1. "Too Many Things"
    Released: April 10, 2023
  2. "Resolution/Revolution"
    Released: July 31, 2023
  3. "All in My Head"
    Released: July 16, 2024

Background

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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][6]

Writing and recording

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No Obligation was written between 2022 and 2024, whenever the Linda Lindas had time outside of school or touring.[7] Writing sessions occurred on holiday breaks and long weekends.[8]

Recording sessions for No Obligation took place at Henson Recording, Sunset Sound, and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024.[9][10]

Composition

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Lyrics

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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".[11]

Music

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The album's genre has been classified as pop punk. 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.[12] 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.[13] "All in My Head" has been described by Lucia as more indie song, due to its use of an acoustic guitar.[14] "Too Many Things" is a pop-punk song.[15][16][17] Staff at Paste call the song "an anthemic slice of rock 'n' roll".[5] "Resolution/Revolution" is classified as a punk rock[18][19] and power pop[20] song, with influences from riot grrrl style.[21] 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."[22] "Resolution/Revolution" was influenced by Pantera and Judas Priest, as Bela Salazar had been listening to them.[23]

Release and promotion

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Singles and music videos

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No Obligation is set to release on October 11, 2024, by Epitaph Records.[11] The album spawned three singles: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", and "All in My Head". "Too Many Things" was released as a single preceding the album on April 10, 2023.[24] Its music video for was directed by Ryan Baxley,[25] and featured the band in a diner, acting as both waiters and customers.[26][27] The second single, "Resolution/Revolution", was released on July 31, 2023.[28] The music video for "Resolution/Revolution" was animated by Bela Salazar and edited by Eloise Wong.[29] It was shot by the band members on their phones.[30]

Touring

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The Linda Lindas toured 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.[7][8]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by the Linda Lindas unless otherwise noted

No Obligation track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."No Obligation"  
2."All in My Head"Lucia de la Garza3:21
3."Lose Yourself"  
4."Too Many Things" 2:35
5."Once Upon a Time"  
6."Yo Me Estreso"  
7."Cartographers"  
8."Don't Think"  
9."Resolution/Revolution" 3:22
10."Nothing Would Change"  
11."Excuse Me"  
12."Stop"  

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from the Bandcamp release.[9]

The Linda Lindas

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  • 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

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Release history

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Region Date Label Format
Various October 11, 2024 Epitaph LP, digital download

Notes

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  1. ^ At Henson Recording Studios
  2. ^ At Sunset Sound Recorders

References

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  1. ^ Paul, Larisha (April 10, 2023). "The Linda Lindas Return Recharged and Enlightened on 'Too Many Things'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Listen: The Linda Lindas release 'Too Many Things' single ahead of Coachella". United Press International. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Johnson, Tommy (April 10, 2023). "The Linda Lindas Return With New Single 'Too Many Things'". Ghettoblaster. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Major, Michael. "The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things,' Announce Summer Tour". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "PARAMORE ANNOUNCES LONG AWAITED NORTH AMERICA ARENA TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM FOALS & BLOC PARTY + MORE". Live Nation. November 4, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Hatfield, Amanda (July 16, 2024). "The Linda Lindas announce new LP No Obligation". Alternative Press Magazine. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "The Linda Lindas Say It 'All' With New Single, Album". Spin. July 16, 2024. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "No Obligation, by The Linda Lindas". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  10. ^ The Linda Lindas - No Obligation. Epitaph Records. October 11, 2024. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Gregory, Allie (July 16, 2024). "The Linda Lindas Unveil Sophomore Album No Obligation". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Mier, Tomás (July 16, 2024). "The Linda Lindas Preview No Obligation LP With New Song". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Malin, Marina (July 16, 2024). "The Linda Lindas Announce New Album and Share Video for New Single 'All In My Head'". Under the Radar. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  14. ^ Glide (July 16, 2024). "The Linda Lindas Announce New Album No Obligation Out 10/11 Via Epitaph". Glide Magazine. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things': Stream". Consequence of Sound. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  16. ^ Duran, Anagricel (April 12, 2023). "Listen to The Linda Lindas' fierce new single 'Too Many Things'". NME. Archived from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  17. ^ Wallis, Matt (April 11, 2023). "It's Official: The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things'". Punktuation!. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  18. ^ "The Linda Lindas Drop Single 'Resolution/Revolution': Stream". Consequence of Sound. July 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  19. ^ "Linda Lindas Shares Retro New Single 'Resolution/Revolution'". Mxdwn. July 31, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  20. ^ Sosa, David (August 11, 2023). "The Linda Lindas Prove One Again, They're a Movement, Not a Moment on New Punk Single 'Resolution/Revolution'". Grimy Goods. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  21. ^ Schade, Alessandra. "The Linda Lindas deliver a retro punk anthem on 'Resolution/Revolution'". Alternative Press Magazine. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  22. ^ Ferrier, Amy (August 1, 2023). "The Linda Lindas share bombastic song 'Resolution/Revolution'". Far Out. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  23. ^ Carter, Emily (August 1, 2023). "Listen to The Linda Lindas' killer new single, 'Resolution/Revolution'". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on February 4, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  24. ^ "The Linda Lindas: 'Too Many Things'". Punknews. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  25. ^ "The Linda Lindas make time and space for 'Too Many Things'". Vanyaland. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  26. ^ Blistein, Jon (May 22, 2023). "The Linda Lindas Order the Whole Menu in New 'Too Many Things' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  27. ^ Happy (May 23, 2023). "The Linda Lindas serve up punk rock passion in 'Too Many Things' music video". Happy Mag. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  28. ^ The Linda Lindas – 'Resolution/Revolution'. Epitaph Records. July 31, 2023. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  29. ^ Geiger, Amy. "The Linda Lindas share 'Resolution/Revolution'". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on December 19, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  30. ^ "The Linda Lindas Share New Song 'Resolution/Revolution'". Pitchfork. July 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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