The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy
The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy is the seventh album by alternative rock band Nada Surf. The album was released by Barsuk Records on January 18, 2012 in Japan, January 23, 2012 in Europe, and January 24, 2012 in the United States. It is their first album of original material since 2008's Lucky.All tracks written by Matthew Caws, Daniel Lorca and Ira Elliot.
- "Clear Eye Clouded Mind" – 3:40
- "Waiting for Something" – 3:35
- "When I Was Young" – 5:18
- "Jules and Jim" – 4:24
- "The Moon Is Calling" – 3:08
- "Teenage Dreams" – 3:47
- "Looking Through" – 4:00
- "Let the Fight Do the Fighting" – 3:17
- "No Snow on the Mountain" – 4:04
- "The Future" – 3:02
Deluxe edition bonus CD
- "The Future" – 2:57
- "Looking Through" – 3:43
- "When I Was Young" – 4:44
- "Waiting for Something" – 3:37
- "Clear Eye Clouded Mind" – 3:48
Personnel
;Nada Surf
- Matthew Caws
- Daniel Lorca
- Ira Elliot
;Additional musicians
- Doug Gillard – lead guitar
- Joe McGinty – keyboards
- Martin Wenk – trumpet, keyboards, xylophone
- Phillip Peterson – cello
- Louie Lino – keyboards
- Chris Shaw – guitar, keyboard
;Production
- Chris Shaw – production
- Nada Surf – production
- Chris Shaw – mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Steve Fallone – mastering assistance
- Tom Beaujour – engineering