Customer Reviews

The Virgins

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

In a time where internet celebrities are perceived as more genuine than most of the artists on the radio, The Virgins are a welcome breath of old fashioned New Wave.

For fans of late 70s/early 80s New Wave fused power-pop bands such as The Cars, The Knack, Blondie, The Talking Heads, and Elvis Costello, this band (along with Vampire Weekend, MGMT and even Phantom Planet) continue in the tradition of creating wonderfully concise pop songs that are as deceptively simple as they are catchy.

Even the most jaded music listener won't be able to get "Rich Girl" or "Hey Hey Girl" out of their head after a single spin.

If you like melodies, hooks, slick (but not overdone) production, and genuine non-cerebral pop-rock, BUY THIS RECORD!

I'll admit it. I've never listened to their EP. The first time I heard The Virgins was on my local college radio station. (Rich Girls)
Loved the song, bought the album. Loved the album.

Please, if you like upbeat, catchy NYC style rock n roll ala The Strokes, you'll dig this. Never mind the naysayer 1 star reviews by the typical "I heard this band like a whole year ago, they were great then but now they suck because other people found out about them" music snobs. Put it on already!

The major label debut of the Virgins features some songs that already appeared on their earlier EP, and you should put your money there. The songs here are over-produced and have lost the edge that made them so amazing.

I first heard One Week of Danger on Gossip Girl, and loved it. I found it on You Tube and played it all the time, and couldn't wait for a full length album to be put out. When I picked up this album I was sorely disappointed to find out that the music I had loved so much for the past few months in no way resembled what I had just bought. The music was slick and stylized and over produced, not leaving any of the grit that I had loved. The lyrics to One Week Of Danger were not all the lyrics that I had been singing for the past six months. This album could have been put out by a completely different band for all I knew, it was that different. I won't say it is a bad album, there are some interesting tracks on it, but for those of you expecting the raw version you heard on You Tube and Gossip Girl, you won't find it on this album.

I do not buy CD's anymore because I don't feel like spending 20 bucks on 13 tracks, only 2 of which I'll actually listen to. But this band is totally worth it, I LOVE this CD. I looked for it in record stores everywhere (the few that we have left) and no one close to me had it. GREAT music, every song is wonderful!

Really good purchase for me
The CD was in good condition no scratches no skipping.
I was pleased

I absolutely love The Virgins. They are so original and their music is so different from anything else out there today. Right now this is one of my favorite albums and I never get tired of it. Everyone should buy it because I'm sure you'll love it as much as me!

I can't help but think of the New York East Village when I read the criticisms of this album. Ten years ago it was dark, gritty, raw, and scary. Now it's slick, clean, and devoid of the angst and energy of CBGB's.

And so goes the full length album debut of The Virgins. Despite the "cleaning up" that many complain about, this is a dang good album! It's full of hooks, catchy melodies, and fun. I can't get "She's Expensive" out of my head for weeks after hearing it.

Is this the most original album ever? Heck no. The melodies and rhythms are hardly "virgins,"-- you get the feeling they've gotten around before. But for people who like Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads, The Killers, or even The Ting Tings, you'll love this one!

The album consists of ten sharp, punchy, and well-produced tunes. If you're a fan of the Cars, Elvis Costello, and Strokes and don't mind occasionally snarky lyrics, this is a fantastic listen all the way through!

I don't understand those pining for the "grittier" sound of the EP. It wasn't exactly lo-fi. It was a fairly clean sounding demo for a band that has the kind of strong songs that really shine when polished.

It's a very solid 4 star album (I'm stingy with the 5 star ratings unlike some other reviewers), but I tacked on a star to compensate for the ridiculous one star reviews based on a single song.

I don't know why everyone is slandering this album. The production is solid and perhaps it takes away some of the grit that New York rock has become famous for, but the good outweighs the bad. The Virgins are one part The Strokes with fresh modern grooves, one part Franz Ferdinand with their dancy pop-rock, and one part early 80s Police...Just fresh all around. How many rock bands legitimately make you want to dance these days? Here's one to add to your playlist. Do yourself this favor.