Nathan Williams, better known as Wavves, must really love making music. Why else would he release two full-length albums within a three-month period?

Three months ago, the 22-year-old San Diego native released his first album, Wavves. Radiating much of the same noise rock music as Wavvves (note the added ‘v’), the sophomore album was released March 17 by Fat Possum Records. His latest album fuses a post-punk surf rock feel with teenage angst to make a unique sound that is both refreshing and annoying.

Wavvves may be, however, slightly more accessible than its minus-one-letter parent. Most tracks fall into one of three categories: instrumentals (“Rainbow Everywhere,” “Goth Girls” and “Killr Punx, Scary Demons”), bang-your-head-to anthems (“Beach Demon,” “So Bored,” “No Hope Kids” and “Wavves”) and the more gothic and alienating tunes (“Summer Goth” and “Surf Goth”).

The instrumental tracks serve as opener, intermission and next-to closing points of the album. This evenly spaced placement shows Wavves’ understanding of a well-formatted CD. They are dark and gothic, which links them to other tracks on the album. They sound similar to what “Summer Goth” and “Surf Goth” would be without lyrics.

These instrumental and gothic tracks are hard on the ears at first, which differentiates them from the well-honed anthems. They are filled with loud, in-your-face, lo-fi noise, and can be irritating at times, but they give Wavves that distinct sound that sets him apart from so many other indie pop/rock acts.

The blast-with-the-windows-down songs make up the majority of the album, and provide easier listening. These songs are the core of the album, with the other two types scattered throughout in an attempt to distinguish it from others of its kind.

“No Hope Kids,” a highlight on Wavvves, opens with lyrics “Got no car/ Got no money/ I got nothing, nothing, nothing, not at all.” The track continues with depressing lyrics, yet the song is one of the most upbeat on the album. The static-laden sound of most of his music often disguises the brilliant melodies that are free to shine through on “No Hope Kids.” The same genius is there on other tracks; you just have to sift a little to find the gold that lies underneath.

One song that does not fit into a set category is “Weed Demon.” It is distinct in its slower tempo and reminiscent of The Shins with repeated hooks of “Who I am/ Who I am.” The track helps to diversify the album and shows listeners that Wavves may be capable of more than just the lo-fi garage effect present on almost all other songs.

For his second full-length album in such a short period, Wavvves is a commendable effort that exhibits the great potential of the one-man band. The album’s best moments are when the musical and vocal talent of Williams shine through all the punky background noise, but without it, his music just wouldn’t be as unique or interesting.

Hear Wavves for yourself live at the Project Lodge on April 4 as part of a WUD Music show. See www.union.wisc.edu/music for details.

3 1/2 stars out of 5.