Best of the Vines

The Vines | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 11, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000V7KLQ0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,814 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

UK pressing of the 2008 compilation by the Australian Alternative rockers featuring one bonus track: Fuck The World'. The Vines' story begins in much the same way as does any band's - young guys with a love for loud guitars and fast food pooling their talent and enthusiasm, paying their dues, and going on to earn their time in the spotlight. What sets the Vines apart is their stunning debut, and throughout a mind-blowing rocket ride to stardom and back to Earth, their ability to remain focused on the art of creating expansive sound. The Vines formed in Sydney, Australia in the mid 1990s - the inspiration of Craig Nicholls (lyrics/vocals/guitar), in collaboration with Patrick Matthews (bass/vocals) and David Joliffe (drums). 16 tracks. EMI. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars.... great overview of the underrated Vines, March 12, 2008

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Paul Allaer (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best of the Vines (Audio CD)

In 2002, the Australian band burst onto the indie-rock scene with the irresistable "Get Free" single, which was one of the most memorable singles of that year. Several other high-energy singles from the debut album "Highly Evolved" also were modest radio hits, and it seemed that the Vines were well on their way to super-stardom. However, health issues involving singer-songwriter Craig Nicholls (eventually diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome) severely curtailed the band's touring schedule, and after 2 more albums, the band was pretty muchlost out of sight, and out of mind as well.

"The Best of the Vines" (16 tracks; 51 min.) brings a great overview of the band's singles and best known tracks. Rightfully, debut album "Highly Evolved" receives 6 tracks on here (Get Free; the title track; Outtathaway; Autumn Shade; Factory; and Homesick), and it really showcases the band at its peak. 2004's "Winning Ways" also generously receives 6 tracks, including the lead single (and last hit) Ride; the title track; Autumn Shade II; Animal Machine; F.T.W.; and Sun Child. 2006's "Vision Valley' rounds out the collection with 4 tracks: lead single "Don't Listen to the Radio", the title track; Spaceship; and Anysound.

This collection does not bring any one-offs, b-sides or other rarities. It is simply what the title portrays: the best songs of the Vines. It is hard to argue with the collection as such. If there is one change that I could've made, I would've added the closer from the debut album, "1969", as it is an epic and monumental track. I had the good fortune of seeing the Vines one time on tour here in the US, and was absolutely amazed at the crowd reaction, which went from glowing/adoring during the high-energy songs to disinterested (and worse) during the slower songs of the band, which in fact form just as much a part of their repertoire as the faster songs. I have no idea whether the Vines will attempt a come-back at some point, but if this has been it, this collection does a fine job bringing the highlights of the band's 3 studio albums.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont support this, April 4, 2008

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This review is from: Best of the Vines (Audio CD)

Dont buy this release, dont support this. It's got no new material or any rare stuff whatsoever, and the artwork is uninspiring - looks like a guy behind a Coke commercial tried to do some Vines artwork. Finally, the band have strongly disapproved this and fought hard against it's release to no avail. All it is, is the ex-record company trying to mooch off the band when thier 4th album get a release this year.

They've only got 3 albums out, my advice is just to buy those - I'm sure you can find them for a bargin somewhere. I'm sure in a couple of years the band will decide to release a best-of over a much vaster career, hopefully with new tracks and a DVD or something. Until then, just ignore this pathetic excuse for a release.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ripe for the picking, September 7, 2010

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Halerie (Phoenix, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Best of the Vines (Audio CD)

I love this almost unheard of group. They have a sound of their own, plus they have many different sounds of their own. I don't think I can think of a group who sounds anything like these guys, but that may just be an exposure issue.