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***No Obligation*** is the second studio album by American rock band [the Linda Lindas](/source/The_Linda_Lindas). [Epitaph Records](/source/Epitaph_Records) released the album on October 11, 2024. It was produced again by [Carlos de la Garza](/source/Carlos_de_la_Garza_(music_producer)), the father of band members Lucia and Mila de la Garza. Recording sessions for *No Obligation* took place at [Henson Recording](/source/Henson_Recording_Studios), [Sunset Sound](/source/Sunset_Sound), and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024. Six singles were released from the album: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", "All in My Head", "Yo Me Estreso", and the title track "No Obligation", and "Nothing Would Change".

## Background

Following the release of their debut studio album, [*Growing Up*](/source/Growing_Up_(The_Linda_Lindas_album)) (2022),[1][2] "Too Many Things" was the Linda Lindas' first release of 2023.[3][4] The band subsequently opened for [Paramore](/source/Paramore) on the North American leg of the [This Is Why Tour](/source/This_Is_Why_Tour).[5][6]

## Writing and recording

*No Obligation* was written between 2022 and 2024, whenever the Linda Lindas had time outside of school or touring.[7] Writing sessions occurred on [holiday breaks](/source/Holiday_break) and long weekends.[8]

Recording sessions for *No Obligation* took place at [Henson Recording](/source/Henson_Recording_Studios), [Sunset Sound](/source/Sunset_Sound), and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024.[9][10]

## Composition

### Lyrics

The track "All in My Head" was written from the perspective of a character from the 2018 novel *[My Year of Rest and Relaxation](/source/My_Year_of_Rest_and_Relaxation)* by [Ottessa Moshfegh](/source/Ottessa_Moshfegh). Guitarist Lucia de la Garza called it a "break from reality".[11]

### Music

In a [press release](/source/Press_release), the band said they would be experimenting with [post-punk](/source/Post-punk), [garage rock](/source/Garage_rock), [power pop](/source/Power_pop), [new wave](/source/New_wave_music), and [rock en español](/source/Rock_en_espa%C3%B1ol) on the album.[12] At the time of its announcement, the band members ranged from 13 to 19 years old, with Bela Salazar having finished high school, Mila de la Garza having finished middle school, and Lucia de la Garza and Eloise Wong in high school.[13] "All in My Head" has been described by Lucia as more [indie](/source/Indie_rock) song, due to its use of an [acoustic guitar](/source/Acoustic_guitar).[14] "Too Many Things" is a pop-punk song.[15][16][17] Staff at *[Paste](/source/Paste_(magazine))* call the song "an anthemic slice of rock 'n' roll".[5] "Resolution/Revolution" is classified as a [punk rock](/source/Punk_rock)[18][19] and [power pop](/source/Power_pop)[20] song, with influences from [riot grrrl](/source/Riot_grrrl) style.[21] In a review at *Far Out*, editor Aimee Ferrier says the song "[blends] the accessibility of pop with the raw energy and power of punk."[22] "Resolution/Revolution" was influenced by [Pantera](/source/Pantera) and [Judas Priest](/source/Judas_Priest), as Bela Salazar had been listening to them.[23]

## Release and promotion

### Singles and music videos

*No Obligation* was released on October 11, 2024, by [Epitaph Records](/source/Epitaph_Records).[11] The album spawned six singles: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", "All in My Head", "Yo Me Estreso", "No Obligation", and "Nothing Would Change". "Too Many Things" was released as a single preceding the album on April 10, 2023.[24] Its music video for was directed by Ryan Baxley,[25] and featured the band in a diner, acting as both waiters and customers.[26][27] The second single, "Resolution/Revolution", was released on July 31, 2023.[28] The music video for "Resolution/Revolution" was animated by Bela Salazar and edited by Eloise Wong.[29] It was shot by the band members on their phones.[30] "Yo Me Estreso" was released on August 13, 2024, and features ["Weird Al" Yankovic](/source/%22Weird_Al%22_Yankovic) playing the accordion.[31] "No Obligation" was released as the fifth single on September 10,[32] followed by "Nothing Would Change" on October 7.[33]

### Touring

The Linda Lindas embarked on a tour from July to September 2024, both on their own and opening for [the Saviors Tour](/source/The_Saviors_Tour) by [Green Day](/source/Green_Day), along with [the Smashing Pumpkins](/source/The_Smashing_Pumpkins), and [Rancid](/source/Rancid_(band)).[7][8] In October 2024, the band announced their 2025 North American Tour, with concerts during March and April.[34]

## Critical reception

[35] Similarly, aggregator AnyDecentMusic? assigned the album a score of 7.7/10 based on 13 critic reviews.[36]

Reviewing the album for [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic), Neil Z. Yeung called it, "a breath of fresh air," and "a reminder that punk can be fun and pure without losing its impact or message. The Linda Lindas give us all hope that the kids will be alright."[37]

## Personnel

Credits are adapted from the [Bandcamp](/source/Bandcamp) release.[9]

### The Linda Lindas

Credits are adapted from the [liner notes](/source/Liner_notes) of *No Obligation*.[38]

- Bela Salazar – guitar, vocals
- Eloise Wong – bass guitar, piano, vocals
- Lucia de la Garza – guitar, vocals
- Mila de la Garza – drums, percussion, vocals

### Additional musicians

#### "Yo Me Estreso"

- "Weird Al" Yankovic – accordion
- India Anderson – tuba
- Kye Palmer – trumpet

### Technical personnel

- [Carlos de la Garza](/source/Carlos_de_la_Garza_(music_producer)) – production, [engineering](/source/Audio_engineer), mixing
- [Dave Collins](/source/Dave_Collins_(audio_engineer)) – [mastering](/source/Mastering_(audio))
- [Mark Aguilar](/source/Mark_Aguilar) – engineer[a]
- Harriet Tam – engineer[b]
- Alec Wingfield – engineer
- Jordan Kulp – engineer
- Sergio Chavez – engineer
- [Bobb Bruno](/source/Bobb_Bruno) – [guitar tech](/source/Guitar_tech)
- Spencer Lere – drum tech

### Packaging

- Eloise Wong – art
- Wendy Lau – design
- Zen Sekizawa – art photography
- Jessie Cowan – band portrait
- Kiki Stash – outfits
- Faye Aguilar – hair, makeup

## Charts

Chart performance for No Obligation Chart (2024) Peak position

## Release history

Release history for No Obligation Region Date Label Format Various October 11, 2024 Epitaph CD, digital download, LP

## Notes

1. At [Henson Recording Studios](/source/Henson_Recording_Studios)

1. At [Sunset Sound Recorders](/source/Sunset_Sound_Recorders)

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