No Obligation

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{{Infobox album

| cover = No Obligation.jpg

| name = No Obligation

| type = studio

| artist = the Linda Lindas

| alt =

| released = {{Start date|2024|10|11}}

| recorded = 2024

| studio = * Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles

  • Sunset Sound, Hollywood, Los Angeles
  • Music Friends, Los Angeles

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| length = 35:22

| language = {{hlist|English|Spanish}}

| label = Epitaph

| producer = Carlos de la Garza

| prev_title = Growing Up

| prev_year = 2022

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| next_year =

| misc = {{Singles

| name = No Obligation

| type = studio

| single1 = Too Many Things

| single1date = April 10, 2023

| single2 = Resolution/Revolution

| single2date = July 31, 2023

| single3 = All in My Head

| single3date = July 16, 2024

| single4 = Yo Me Estreso

| single4date = August 13, 2024

| single5 = No Obligation

| single5date= September 10, 2024

| single6 = Nothing Would Change

| single6date= October 7, 2024

}}

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No Obligation is the second studio album by American rock band the Linda Lindas. Epitaph Records released the album on October 11, 2024. It was produced again by Carlos de la Garza, the father of band members Lucia and Mila de la Garza. Recording sessions for No Obligation took place at Henson Recording, 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 (2022),{{Cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |date=April 10, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Return Recharged and Enlightened on 'Too Many Things' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-song-listen-1234711887/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601094932/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-song-listen-1234711887/ |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Listen: The Linda Lindas release 'Too Many Things' single ahead of Coachella |url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2023/04/10/linda-lindas-Too-Many-Things/1431681145744/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410182758/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2023/04/10/linda-lindas-Too-Many-Things/1431681145744/ |archive-date=April 10, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |work=United Press International |language=en}} "Too Many Things" was the Linda Lindas' first release of 2023.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Tommy |date=April 10, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Return With New Single 'Too Many Things' |url=https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/the-linda-lindas-return-with-new-single-too-many-things/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015437/https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/the-linda-lindas-return-with-new-single-too-many-things/ |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Ghettoblaster |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |title=The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Linda-Lindas-Release-New-Single-Too-Many-Things-20230410 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427012337/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Linda-Lindas-Release-New-Single-Too-Many-Things-20230410 |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=BroadwayWorld |language=en}} The band subsequently opened for Paramore on the North American leg of the This Is Why Tour.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2022 |title=PARAMORE ANNOUNCES LONG AWAITED NORTH AMERICA ARENA TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM FOALS & BLOC PARTY + MORE |url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/11/paramore-announces-long-awaited-north-america-arena-tour-with-support-from-foals-bloc-party-more/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116191406/https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/11/paramore-announces-long-awaited-north-america-arena-tour-with-support-from-foals-bloc-party-more/ |archive-date=November 16, 2022 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Live Nation |language=en}}

Writing and recording

No Obligation was written between 2022 and 2024, whenever the Linda Lindas had time outside of school or touring.{{Cite web |last=Hatfield |first=Amanda |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas announce new LP No Obligation |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-all-in-my-head-video-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716183430/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-all-in-my-head-video-watch/ |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en-US}} Writing sessions occurred on holiday breaks and long weekends.{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Say It 'All' With New Single, Album |url=https://www.spin.com/2024/07/the-linda-lindas-new-single-album/ |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Spin |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716150613/https://www.spin.com/2024/07/the-linda-lindas-new-single-album/ |url-status=live }}

Recording sessions for No Obligation took place at Henson Recording, Sunset Sound, and Music Friends Studios in Los Angeles in 2024.{{Citation |title=The Linda Lindas – No Obligation |date=October 11, 2024 |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/no-obligation |access-date=July 17, 2024 |publisher=Epitaph Records |language=en |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015329/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/no-obligation |url-status=live }}

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 by Ottessa Moshfegh. Guitarist Lucia de la Garza called it a "break from reality".{{Cite web |last=Gregory |first=Allie |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Unveil Sophomore Album No Obligation |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the-linda-lindas-unveil-sophomore-album-no-obligation |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Exclaim! |language=en |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716151008/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the-linda-lindas-unveil-sophomore-album-no-obligation |url-status=live }}

= Music =

In a press release, the band said they would be experimenting with post-punk, garage rock, power pop, new wave, and rock en español on the album.{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Preview No Obligation LP With New Song |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-no-obligation-album-all-in-my-head-song-1235060809/ |url-access=limited |access-date=July 17, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716192403/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/linda-lindas-no-obligation-album-all-in-my-head-song-1235060809/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web |last=Malin |first=Marina |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Announce New Album and Share Video for New Single 'All In My Head' |url=https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/the_linda_lindas_announce_new_album_and_share_video_for_new_single_all_in_m |access-date=July 16, 2024 |website=Under the Radar |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716155253/https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/the_linda_lindas_announce_new_album_and_share_video_for_new_single_all_in_m |url-status=live }} "All in My Head" has been described by Lucia as more indie song, due to its use of an acoustic guitar.{{Cite web |last=Glide |date=July 16, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Announce New Album No Obligation Out 10/11 Via Epitaph |url=https://glidemagazine.com/302925/the-linda-lindas-announce-new-album-no-obligation-out-10-11-via-epitaph/ |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=Glide Magazine |language=en-US |archive-date=July 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716172820/https://glidemagazine.com/302925/the-linda-lindas-announce-new-album-no-obligation-out-10-11-via-epitaph/ |url-status=live }} "Too Many Things" is a pop-punk song.{{Cite web |date=April 10, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things': Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-stream/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521083301/https://consequence.net/2023/04/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-stream/ |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Consequence of Sound |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Duran |first=Anagricel |date=April 12, 2023 |title=Listen to The Linda Lindas' fierce new single 'Too Many Things' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-fierce-new-single-too-many-things-3429172 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329085701/https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-fierce-new-single-too-many-things-3429172 |archive-date=March 29, 2024 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Wallis |first=Matt |date=April 11, 2023 |title=It's Official: The Linda Lindas Share 'Too Many Things' |url=https://www.punktuationmag.com/its-official-the-linda-lindas-share-too-many-things/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929191701/https://www.punktuationmag.com/its-official-the-linda-lindas-share-too-many-things/ |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Punktuation! |language=en-AU}} Staff at Paste call the song "an anthemic slice of rock 'n' roll".{{Cite web |title=The Linda Lindas Release New Single 'Too Many Things,' Announce Summer Tour |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/linda-lindas-new-song-too-many-things |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801234108/https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-linda-lindas/linda-lindas-new-song-too-many-things |archive-date=August 1, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Paste Magazine |language=en-US}} "Resolution/Revolution" is classified as a punk rock{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Drop Single 'Resolution/Revolution': Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2023/07/linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-stream/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328162549/https://consequence.net/2023/07/linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-stream/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Consequence of Sound}}{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2023 |title=Linda Lindas Shares Retro New Single 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/07/31/news/linda-lindas-shares-retro-new-single-resolution-revolution/ |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Mxdwn |archive-date=July 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728005522/https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/07/31/news/linda-lindas-shares-retro-new-single-resolution-revolution/ |url-status=live }} and power pop{{Cite web |last=Sosa |first=David |date=August 11, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Prove One Again, They're a Movement, Not a Moment on New Punk Single 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://www.grimygoods.com/2023/08/11/the-linda-lindas-prove-one-again-theyre-a-movement-not-a-moment-on-new-punk-single-resolution-revolution/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328221608/https://www.grimygoods.com/2023/08/11/the-linda-lindas-prove-one-again-theyre-a-movement-not-a-moment-on-new-punk-single-resolution-revolution/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Grimy Goods |language=en-US}} song, with influences from riot grrrl style.{{Cite web |last=Schade |first=Alessandra |title=The Linda Lindas deliver a retro punk anthem on 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-video-watch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328163605/https://www.altpress.com/the-linda-lindas-resolution-revolution-video-watch/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en-US}} 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."{{Cite web |last=Ferrier |first=Amy |date=August 1, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas share bombastic song 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-linda-lindas-share-bombastic-new-single-resolution-revolution/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328221046/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-linda-lindas-share-bombastic-new-single-resolution-revolution/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Far Out}} "Resolution/Revolution" was influenced by Pantera and Judas Priest, as Bela Salazar had been listening to them.{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Emily |date=August 1, 2023 |title=Listen to The Linda Lindas' killer new single, 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://www.kerrang.com/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-killer-new-single-resolution-revolution/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204221523/https://www.kerrang.com/listen-to-the-linda-lindas-killer-new-single-resolution-revolution |archive-date=February 4, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}}

Release and promotion

= Singles and music videos =

No Obligation was released on October 11, 2024, by Epitaph Records. The album spawned four singles: "Too Many Things", "Resolution/Revolution", "All in My Head", "Yo Me Estreso", and "No Obligation". "Too Many Things" was released as a single preceding the album on April 10, 2023.{{Cite web |date=April 10, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas: 'Too Many Things' |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/79737/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231208101057/https://www.punknews.org/article/79737/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things |archive-date=December 8, 2023 |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=Punknews |language=en}} Its music video for was directed by Ryan Baxley,{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas make time and space for 'Too Many Things' |url=https://vanyaland.com/2023/05/22/the-linda-lindas-make-time-and-space-for-too-many-things/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527211235/https://vanyaland.com/2023/05/22/the-linda-lindas-make-time-and-space-for-too-many-things/ |archive-date=May 27, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Vanyaland |language=en-US}} and featured the band in a diner, acting as both waiters and customers.{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=May 22, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Order the Whole Menu in New 'Too Many Things' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-music-video-1234739713/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531090425/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things-music-video-1234739713/ |archive-date=May 31, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Happy |date=May 23, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas serve up punk rock passion in 'Too Many Things' music video |url=https://happymag.tv/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929130346/https://happymag.tv/the-linda-lindas-too-many-things/ |archive-date=September 29, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2024 |website=Happy Mag |language=en-US}} The second single, "Resolution/Revolution", was released on July 31, 2023.{{Citation |title=The Linda Lindas – 'Resolution/Revolution' |date=July 31, 2023 |url=https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/resolutionrevolution |access-date=March 29, 2024 |publisher=Epitaph Records |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015353/https://www.epitaph.com/artists/the-linda-lindas/release/resolutionrevolution |url-status=live }} The music video for "Resolution/Revolution" was animated by Bela Salazar and edited by Eloise Wong.{{Cite web |last=Geiger |first=Amy |title=The Linda Lindas share 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-linda-lindas-share-resolution-revolution/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219212503/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-linda-lindas-share-resolution-revolution/ |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=BrooklynVegan |language=en-US}} It was shot by the band members on their phones.{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2023 |title=The Linda Lindas Share New Song 'Resolution/Revolution' |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-linda-lindas-share-new-song-resolutionrevolution-listen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240328162549/https://pitchfork.com/news/the-linda-lindas-share-new-song-resolutionrevolution-listen/ |archive-date=March 28, 2024 |access-date=March 28, 2024 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}} "Yo Me Estreso" was released on August 13, 2024, and features "Weird Al" Yankovic playing the accordion.{{cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |date=August 13, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Head to the Circus With 'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Yo Me Estreso' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-yo-me-estreso-video-weird-al-yankovic-1235078971/ |access-date=August 13, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}} "No Obligation" was released as the fifth single on September 10,{{cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=September 10, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas Release 'No Obligation' Title Track Ahead of New Album |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-song-title-track-1235098314/ |access-date=September 10, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}} followed by "Nothing Would Change" on October 7.{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Em |date=October 7, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas: 'Nothing Would Change' |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/83926/videos-the-linda-lindas-nothing-would-change |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=Punknews}}

= Touring =

The Linda Lindas embarked on a tour from July to September 2024, both on their own and opening for the Saviors Tour by Green Day, along with the Smashing Pumpkins, and Rancid. In October 2024, the band announced their 2025 North American Tour, with concerts during March and April.{{cite web |last1=Kaufman |first1=Spencer |title=The Linda Lindas Announce Spring 2025 North American Tour |url=https://consequence.net/2024/10/the-linda-lindas-spring-2025-north-american-tour/ |website=Consequence |access-date=25 October 2024 | date = 22 October 2024}}

Critical reception

{{Music ratings

| noprose = yes

| ADM = 7.7/10

| MC = 83/100{{cite mc|id=no-obligation/the-linda-lindas|title=No Obligation|type=music|access-date=October 11, 2024}}

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{Cite web|work=AllMusic|last=Yeung|first=Neil Z.|date=October 11, 2024|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/no-obligation-mw0004328789|title=No Obligation - The Linda Lindas {{!}} Album}}

| rev2 = DIY

| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Jamieson|first=Sarah|date=October 11, 2024|magazine=DIY|

url=https://diymag.com/review/album/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation | title=The Linda Lindas – No Obligation }}

| rev3 = Exclaim!

| rev3Score = 7/10{{cite magazine |last=Currie |first=Jordan |date=October 11, 2024 |title=The Linda Lindas are Suited to the Times on No Obligation |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-album-review |access-date=January 28, 2024 |magazine=Exclaim!}}

| rev4 = Far Out

| rev4score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web | url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-album-review/ |last=Starkey|first=Arun|date=October 10, 2024|location=UK|work=Far Out |title=The Linda Lindas – No Obligation album review }}

| rev5 = The Guardian

| rev5score = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite news|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/11/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-review|title=The Linda Lindas: No Obligation review – viral LA teen punks are here to stay|last=Kalia|first=Ammar|date=October 11, 2024}}

| rev6 = Kerrang!

| rev6score = 4/5{{cite web |last=Roberts|first=Rachel|date=October 9, 2024 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/amp/album-review-the-linda-lindas-no-obligation |work=Kerrang!| title=Album review: The Linda Lindas – No Obligation }}

| rev7 = NME

| rev7score = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-review-3801426|title=The Linda Lindas – No Obligation review: exhilarating punk that will mobilise anyone who listens to it|website=NME }}

| rev8 = Rolling Stone

| rev8score = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine |last1=Dolan |first1=Jon |title=The Linda Lindas Are Still the Champs of Teenage Punk Rock |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation-review-1235129689/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=October 11, 2024 |date=October 10, 2024}}

| rev9 = The Skinny

| rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Chung|first=Rho|date=October 8, 2024|magazine=The Skinny| url=https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/the-linda-lindas-no-obligation | title=The Linda Lindas album review: No Obligation – the Skinny }}

| rev10 = Under the Radar

| rev10score = 8/10{{cite web |last1=Von Pip |first1=Andy |title=The Linda Lindas: No Obligation |url=https://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/no_obligation_linda_lindas |publisher=Under the Radar |access-date=11 October 2024 |date=October 11, 2024}}

}}

{{Metacritic album prose|No Obligation|3=83|4=10}} Similarly, aggregator AnyDecentMusic? assigned the album a score of 7.7/10 based on 13 critic reviews.{{cite web|url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/1019604-the-linda-lindas-no-obligation.php|title=No Obligation by The Linda Lindas reviews|publisher=AnyDecentMusic? | date=n.d.|access-date=January 28, 2025}}

Reviewing the album for 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."

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline = No Obligation track listing

| title1 = No Obligation

| length1 = 2:06

| writer1 = Eloise Wong

| title2 = All in My Head

| length2 = 3:21

| writer2 = Lucia de la Garza

| title3 = Lose Yourself

| length3 = 3:30

| title4 = Too Many Things

| length4 = 2:35

| title5 = Once Upon a Time

| length5 = 3:05

| writer5 = L. Garza

| title6 = Yo Me Estreso

| length6 = 3:13

| writer6 = Salazar

| title7 = Cartographers

| length7 = 3:45

| writer7 = Wong

| title8 = Don't Think

| length8 = 2:56

| writer8 = L. Garza

| title9 = Resolution/Revolution

| length9 = 3:22

| title10 = Nothing Would Change

| length10 = 3:23

| writer10 = L. Garza, Mila de la Garza

| title11 = Excuse Me

| length11 = 2:13

| writer11 = Wong

| title12 = Stop

| length12 = 1:53

| all_writing = the Linda Lindas, unless otherwise noted.

| total_length = 35:22

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Personnel

Credits are adapted from the Bandcamp release.{{Cite web |title=No Obligation, by The Linda Lindas |url=https://thelindalindas.bandcamp.com/album/no-obligation |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=Bandcamp |language=en |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717015331/https://thelindalindas.bandcamp.com/album/no-obligation |url-status=live }}

= The Linda Lindas =

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of No Obligation.{{cite AV media notes |title=No Obligation |author=The Linda Lindas |publisher=Epitaph Records | year=2024 |type=liner notes |id=88007-1SLE}}

  • 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 =

= Packaging =

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

Charts

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|+ Chart performance for No Obligation

! scope="col"| Chart (2024)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

{{album chart|UKDigital|84|date=20241018|rowheader=true|access-date=October 19, 2024}}
{{album chart|UKRock|20|date=20241018|rowheader=true|access-date=October 19, 2024}}

Release history

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|+Release history for No Obligation

! scope="col"| Region

! scope="col"| Date

! scope="col"| Label

! scope="col"| Format

scope="row"| Various

| October 11, 2024

| Epitaph

| CD, digital download, LP

Notes

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References

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