For their first Sub Pop release, Los Angeles minimalists Dean Spunt and Randy Randall distort and drone in their signature style. But unlike the raft of singles they have released sporadically during the past few years, "Nouns" is a cleaner and more all-encompassing effort. As the duo's name suggests, No Age resists being shuffled into a genre or time; the punk-style vocals are pushed to the back, overshadowed by indie riffs and lush but catatonic instrumental production. It's possible that they could alienate listeners looking for something harder or more committed from them, but just as likely that they will pick up some fans with their newfound symphonic sensibilities. "Nouns" is a more likable and less abrasive version of No Age, with a little something for everyone and a little nothing for no one as well.—Lavinia Jones Wright