Nerds by Nature is the fifth extended play by electronic duo Pegboard Nerds.[1][2][3][4][5] Nerds by Nature was released on 13 January 2017, by independent electronic music label Monstercat.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
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| Released | 13 January 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
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| Length | 22:16 | |||
| Label | Monstercat | |||
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| Nerds By Nature (The Remixes) | ||||
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Background and composition
editWhen announcing Nerds by Nature, Odden and Parsberg stated “We are very excited for this release! It went back and forth from being an EP and an album but ultimately we ended up with an EP as we felt that would be a stronger package. We’re stoked to have people finally hear the tracks in their full glory”.[3]
Reception and release
editNerds by Nature gained generally positive reviews with Cameron Sunkel of EDM.com stating "there's perhaps no better time to be a fan, as this EP truly has something to offer everyone".[5] Landon Fleury of YourEDM stated "Though Nerds by Nature contains much of the duo’s highest quality material, this clumsy disorganization makes the EP difficult to enjoy as a solid body of work".[6] Harsh Makwana stated "It’s quite apparent that Nerds By Nature is one heck of a musical ride that you wouldn’t want to miss".[9]
Nerds by Nature (The Remixes)
editA remix EP was released on 16 May 2017. The EP features 5 remixes from various artists including RIOT, Virtual Riot, Andy C, Gammer, and Quiet Disorder as well as a vocal VIP of Melodymania featuring Anna Yvette as the vocalist.[1][11]
Track listing
editNerds by Nature
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Speed of Light" | 4:10 |
| 2. | "Talk About It" (featuring Desirée Dawson) | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Melodymania" | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Go Berzerk" (with Quiet Disorder) | 3:28 |
| 5. | "BAMF" | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Blackout" | 3:32 |
| Total length: | 22:16 | |
Nerds by Nature (The Remixes)
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Speed of Light" (Andy C remix) | 6:29 |
| 2. | "Talk About It" (featuring Desirée Dawson, Virtual Riot remix) | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Melodymania" (featuring Anna Yvette) | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Go Berzerk" (with Quiet Disorder, Gammer remix) | 3:47 |
| 5. | "BAMF" (RIOT remix) | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Blackout" (Quiet Disorder remix) | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 24:47 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[12] | 12 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds – "Nerds By Nature" EP (Three Remixes)". Club Dance Mixes. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds Release 'Nerds By Nature' (The Remixes) - Noiseporn". www.noiseprn.com. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds - Nerds By Nature EP | We Rave You". We Rave You. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds - Nerds By Nature EP - By The Wavs". By The Wavs. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds Show their Boundless Nature in New EP [LISTEN]". EDM.com. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ a b Landon Fleury (14 January 2017). "Pegboard Nerds - Nerds by Nature EP [Monstercat]". Your EDM. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds Channel Internet-Kawaii-Emo On Their 'Nerds By Nature' EP - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. 17 January 2017. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds talk new Nerds By Nature EP and plans for 2017 [Interview] - EARMILK". EARMILK. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds - Nerds by Nature [EP] - The Bangin Beats". The Bangin Beats. 18 January 2017. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ Reis, Sean (13 January 2017). "Pegboard Nerds (By Nature) Release New EP [Monstercat]". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds Release 'Nerds By Nature' (The Remixes) - Dubstep Smash". Dubstep Smash. 17 May 2017. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.