The one word that comes to mind on No Age's "Nouns" is different. And I couldn't mean that in a better way. It's highs reach the tops of mountains while its lows touch the bottom of the ocean. You could call this album punk or you could call it shoegaze. But in the end it is neither yet it is both. This a landmark album in modern day effects driven music.
I have no idea what makes this such a low rated record, Nouns is an excellent record. It's loud, noisy indie punk rock, and that's exactly how I like it. Definately among the best releases of 2008.