| "Nothing More to Say" | ||||
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| Single by Sophie | ||||
| B-side | "Eeehhh" | |||
| Released | January 2013 | |||
| Genre | Electro house | |||
| Length | 15:57 | |||
| Label | Huntleys + Palmers | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sophie Xeon | |||
| Producer(s) | Sophie Xeon | |||
| Sophie singles chronology | ||||
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| Official mashup | ||||
| "Nothing More to Say / Eeehhh" on YouTube | ||||
"Nothing More to Say" is the debut single [a] by the Scottish musician Sophie, released in January 2013 through Huntleys + Palmers. The single contains two versions of the title track and the song "Eeehhh". It was characterized as electro house while also containing pop influences. "Nothing More to Say" was acclaimed and considered one of Sophie's most essential songs. The single was reissued in early 2022.
Background and release
The single [a] contains three tracks. Two of them are versions of "Nothing More to Say": a dub version where DJ Jackmaster was involved and a vocal mix. [1] [2] [3] The other track is "Eeehhh". The single was released in January 2013 through Huntleys + Palmers. [1] Its CEO Andrew Thomson said that the single would've been released earlier if "distribution hadn't been as slow". [4] When releasing the single, Sophie said: "I try to make music which is fun to dance to—that should be the loudest voice talking. I think it would be extremely exciting if music could take you on the same sort of high-thrill three-minute ride as a theme park roller coaster." [5]
Composition
The single was characterized as electro house. [4] [6] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork described it as "a sparkling take on club pop", [7] while Resident Advisor's Andrew Ryce wrote that, "[p]acked with just the right amount of pop, the formula [is] simple yet undeniable". [8] Austin Jones of Paste described the three tracks as "energetic, dubby, with intense, ballroom vocals that twist and contort around candy-coated basslines". [9]
Junkee's Jared Richards said that "Nothing More to Say" and "Eeehhh" are "ecstatic tracks" featuring a blend of "synths, snares, and hard snaps that come together as if each sound is a new addition to a Petri dish", but with the former being "more infectious [...] as if the song is straining under itself". [10] Jordan Rothlein of Resident Advisor wrote that "Nothing More to Say" contains a 1986-like electro bassline and "reverb-y vocal", though its precision makes it feel "far from retro". [1] According to Rothlein, the dub mix "turns its attention to the swelling melody that makes the original so easy to get swept up in". [1]
Reception
"Nothing More to Say" was acclaimed, [9] [11] and Ryce wrote that it "took the UK house scene by storm". [8] Dazed's Karen Orton described it as "a furiously exciting collision of fluro dance and tectonic NRG" and "worth the wait". [12] Britt Julious of Pitchfork said that "[c]reating a song as bright, cheerful, and instantly enjoyable as 'Nothing More to Say' takes considerable effort". [6] Jordan Rothlein of Resident Advisor described it as "a blast" and "[n]eon and sugary-sweet". [1] The Line of Best Fit's Andriana Albert wrote: "It's a universal dance vibe that you can't help but be addicted to, causing you to instantly want to know more and why you haven't heard this before." [13] Duncan Cooper of The Fader described it as " Mario Kart beats for a real-life Rainbow Road". [2] XLR8R's Brad Stabler described the vocal mix as "[a]n outstanding club track no doubt", with "the backbone a banger should have". [3]
"Nothing More to Say" was featured as one of Sophie's most essential songs in the lists published by The Fader [14] and Junkee; [10] writing for The Fader, Shaad D'Souza said: "Propulsive and gorgeous, it's one of Sophie's most straightforward songs and one of the best, showcasing in early, almost rudimentary ways, the producer's interest in repetitive, durable hooks and burbling synth sounds". [14] Retrospectively, Jones said that the single "served as a prelude to the queer carnival Sophie would work towards crafting over the next several years". [9] On 7 December 2021, it was announced that the single would be reissued in early 2022, with the funds going towards the Scottish Trans Alliance. [15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nothing More to Say" (Dub) | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Eeehhh" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Nothing More to Say" (Vox) | 5:51 |
| Total length: | 15:57 | |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e Rothlein, Jordan (22 January 2013). "Sophie – 'Nothing More to Say'". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Cooper, Duncan (8 February 2013). "Stream: Sophie, 'Nothing More to Say' and 'Eeehhh'". The Fader. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Stabler, Brad (11 February 2013). "Sophie: 'Nothing More to Say (Vocal Mix)'". XLR8R. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Cafolla, Anna (16 July 2019). "Sophie: Changing the narrative". DJ Mag. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Fallon, Patric (30 November 2015). "Sophie – Product". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Julious, Britt (11 February 2013). "Sophie: 'Nothing More to Say / Eeehhh'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (1 February 2021). "Remembering Sophie's radical futurism". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ryce, Andrew (9 July 2013). "Sophie – 'Bipp / Elle'". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Jones, Austin (4 February 2021). "Sophie led us into the future. Who will lead us now?". Paste. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Richards, Jared (1 February 2021). "Sophie's 15 most essential and groundbreaking tracks". Junkee. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Brocklehurst, Harrison (30 January 2021). "Sophie: An icon who made music a more fearless place". Mixmag. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Orton, Karen (22 February 2013). "Sophie – Nothing More To Say EP". Dazed. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Albert, Andriana (8 February 2013). "Listen: Sophie – 'Nothing More To Say / Eeehhh'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b "12 essential tracks by Sophie, the producer of a generation". The Fader. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (7 December 2021). "Sophie's 'Nothing More to Say' to get vinyl repress in early 2022". DJ Mag. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
| "Nothing More to Say" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| ||||
| Single by Sophie | ||||
| B-side | "Eeehhh" | |||
| Released | January 2013 | |||
| Genre | Electro house | |||
| Length | 15:57 | |||
| Label | Huntleys + Palmers | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sophie Xeon | |||
| Producer(s) | Sophie Xeon | |||
| Sophie singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Official mashup | ||||
| "Nothing More to Say / Eeehhh" on YouTube | ||||
"Nothing More to Say" is the debut single [a] by the Scottish musician Sophie, released in January 2013 through Huntleys + Palmers. The single contains two versions of the title track and the song "Eeehhh". It was characterized as electro house while also containing pop influences. "Nothing More to Say" was acclaimed and considered one of Sophie's most essential songs. The single was reissued in early 2022.
Background and release
The single [a] contains three tracks. Two of them are versions of "Nothing More to Say": a dub version where DJ Jackmaster was involved and a vocal mix. [1] [2] [3] The other track is "Eeehhh". The single was released in January 2013 through Huntleys + Palmers. [1] Its CEO Andrew Thomson said that the single would've been released earlier if "distribution hadn't been as slow". [4] When releasing the single, Sophie said: "I try to make music which is fun to dance to—that should be the loudest voice talking. I think it would be extremely exciting if music could take you on the same sort of high-thrill three-minute ride as a theme park roller coaster." [5]
Composition
The single was characterized as electro house. [4] [6] Philip Sherburne of Pitchfork described it as "a sparkling take on club pop", [7] while Resident Advisor's Andrew Ryce wrote that, "[p]acked with just the right amount of pop, the formula [is] simple yet undeniable". [8] Austin Jones of Paste described the three tracks as "energetic, dubby, with intense, ballroom vocals that twist and contort around candy-coated basslines". [9]
Junkee's Jared Richards said that "Nothing More to Say" and "Eeehhh" are "ecstatic tracks" featuring a blend of "synths, snares, and hard snaps that come together as if each sound is a new addition to a Petri dish", but with the former being "more infectious [...] as if the song is straining under itself". [10] Jordan Rothlein of Resident Advisor wrote that "Nothing More to Say" contains a 1986-like electro bassline and "reverb-y vocal", though its precision makes it feel "far from retro". [1] According to Rothlein, the dub mix "turns its attention to the swelling melody that makes the original so easy to get swept up in". [1]
Reception
"Nothing More to Say" was acclaimed, [9] [11] and Ryce wrote that it "took the UK house scene by storm". [8] Dazed's Karen Orton described it as "a furiously exciting collision of fluro dance and tectonic NRG" and "worth the wait". [12] Britt Julious of Pitchfork said that "[c]reating a song as bright, cheerful, and instantly enjoyable as 'Nothing More to Say' takes considerable effort". [6] Jordan Rothlein of Resident Advisor described it as "a blast" and "[n]eon and sugary-sweet". [1] The Line of Best Fit's Andriana Albert wrote: "It's a universal dance vibe that you can't help but be addicted to, causing you to instantly want to know more and why you haven't heard this before." [13] Duncan Cooper of The Fader described it as " Mario Kart beats for a real-life Rainbow Road". [2] XLR8R's Brad Stabler described the vocal mix as "[a]n outstanding club track no doubt", with "the backbone a banger should have". [3]
"Nothing More to Say" was featured as one of Sophie's most essential songs in the lists published by The Fader [14] and Junkee; [10] writing for The Fader, Shaad D'Souza said: "Propulsive and gorgeous, it's one of Sophie's most straightforward songs and one of the best, showcasing in early, almost rudimentary ways, the producer's interest in repetitive, durable hooks and burbling synth sounds". [14] Retrospectively, Jones said that the single "served as a prelude to the queer carnival Sophie would work towards crafting over the next several years". [9] On 7 December 2021, it was announced that the single would be reissued in early 2022, with the funds going towards the Scottish Trans Alliance. [15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nothing More to Say" (Dub) | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Eeehhh" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Nothing More to Say" (Vox) | 5:51 |
| Total length: | 15:57 | |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e Rothlein, Jordan (22 January 2013). "Sophie – 'Nothing More to Say'". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Cooper, Duncan (8 February 2013). "Stream: Sophie, 'Nothing More to Say' and 'Eeehhh'". The Fader. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Stabler, Brad (11 February 2013). "Sophie: 'Nothing More to Say (Vocal Mix)'". XLR8R. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Cafolla, Anna (16 July 2019). "Sophie: Changing the narrative". DJ Mag. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Fallon, Patric (30 November 2015). "Sophie – Product". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Julious, Britt (11 February 2013). "Sophie: 'Nothing More to Say / Eeehhh'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip (1 February 2021). "Remembering Sophie's radical futurism". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ryce, Andrew (9 July 2013). "Sophie – 'Bipp / Elle'". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Jones, Austin (4 February 2021). "Sophie led us into the future. Who will lead us now?". Paste. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ a b Richards, Jared (1 February 2021). "Sophie's 15 most essential and groundbreaking tracks". Junkee. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Brocklehurst, Harrison (30 January 2021). "Sophie: An icon who made music a more fearless place". Mixmag. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Orton, Karen (22 February 2013). "Sophie – Nothing More To Say EP". Dazed. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Albert, Andriana (8 February 2013). "Listen: Sophie – 'Nothing More To Say / Eeehhh'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ a b "12 essential tracks by Sophie, the producer of a generation". The Fader. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Guttridge-Hewitt, Martin (7 December 2021). "Sophie's 'Nothing More to Say' to get vinyl repress in early 2022". DJ Mag. Retrieved 4 July 2024.