No Go Know’s sophomore release Time Has Nothing To Do With It epitomizes what every garage rocker and experimental noise consultant of this day and age have been tirelessly trying to create. Once again, they have proven that they can be as perfect as their pleasant imperfections will allow. And as rebellious to the fact these guys may be, they have created a two disc collection of tunes that are, shall we say, timeless.

With every faded transition, this album (due July 7th) has a strange sense of structured chaos and disorganized rhythm. Scott Taylor and company successfully combine elements from their hook heavy self-titled debut album and their space alienated follow up EP, Sleeping Is Winning, to create a blend of pure, ingenious dizzy rock that will compel any new listener to rush to their nearest bar to see these cats experiment for their very eyes.

No Go Know’s lyrics stay the previous course they’ve always been, following them throughout Time has Nothing To Do With It. But a new sense of togetherness as a group is entirely obvious. As a band, this prolific gathering of magnificent artist have created what will easily be seen as one of the best albums of the year. This is a brilliant example of what can happen when teamwork and talent collide in a cosmic like rampage to create an amazing regeneration of good ole fashion rock n roll.

Time Has Nothing To Do With It is scheduled to be released on July 7th.

No Go Know: My Black Dog [mp3]

No Go Know: Christmas Prayer [mp3]

The Union Records [2xCD, 2009]

Disc 1
1. In Bleeding Kansas [Part 1]
2. My Black Dog
3. Thicket Of Thieves
4. Love Is War
5. Yours Is A Small, Still Voice
6. There Is No End To What We Need
7. Our Bodies Will Float
8. End Of A Stay
9. Go Clear [Part 1]

Disc 2
1. Go Clear [Part 2]
2. Christmas Prayer
3. Good God
4. Is It Getting Better?
5. Life Is Forever For Everyone
6. Some Say Others
7. I Know No Peak
8. No, We Won’t
9. In Bleeding Kansas [Part 2]

Within the Portland scene, there are many bands like No Go Know. And Sleeping Is Winning could sound as familiar as a collection of your favorite Dandy Warhol tracks. But, there is a darkness that resides within their entire vibe that distinguishes them as a strong competitor in the underworld of the City of Roses.

While a track such as “Sunday Morning” may send you into a progressive psychological frenzy, “The Garden (Cause It Will)”, with it’s mild mannered classic rock aura, may remind you of your favorite night tucked away in your favorite nook or dive bar. Whatever disgruntled behavior that may arise, No Go Know should not be held responsible. “We Are All Things On Fire” may come off as a bit slowly paced, but it still brings a profusion of a metaphor to order with a fierce, submissive sense of knowledge of pleasure and sacrifice.

For a five track EP, Sleeping Is Winning is loaded with a massive amount of ambiance. Even if the track list doesn’t meet your every demand when it comes to commonplace indie rock, this band if indie-gypsy rockers’ manic acuity should establish them as one of Portland’s bellwether voices.

No Go Know: Sunday Morning [mp3]

[CDEP, 2007]

1. We Are All Things On Fire
2. Sunday Morning
3. The Garden
4. Seven Hungry Miles
5. My Prize