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| Play | 1. Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra) | 1:21 | $1.29 |  |
| Play | 2. If You Wanna | 2:54 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 3. A Lack Of Understanding | 2:58 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 4. Blow It Up | 2:36 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 5. Wetsuit | 3:50 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 6. Norgaard | 1:38 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 7. Post Break-Up Sex [Explicit] | 2:54 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 8. Under Your Thumb | 2:20 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 9. All In White | 4:33 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 10. Wolf Pack | 2:23 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 11. Family Friend | 5:30 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 12. Somebody Else's Child | 3:00 | Album Only |
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Seems like every year someone is proclaimed in Q Magazine (my monthly purchase of note since 2000) to be the saviours/new darlings of indie rock. Sometimes they get it right (The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys), more often they get it wrong (Glassvegas a blaring example of expectations royally smashed). Last month (April, 2011) it was The Vaccines. Frankly, they're alright. This is not reinvention though. Much of it is what Arcade Fire playing Rooney (remember them?) with slightly racier lyrics would sound like. The lyrics themselves have (on the best songs) a consciousness reminiscent of Reverend and the Makers (indie saviours of late 07), but they seem to run out of ideas, trapped in what sounds like a rather middle class upbringing (as displayed in Somebody Else's Child). As a middle class guy of basically the same age I can hardly complain about this, but the confusion over relationships and illadvised sex is familiar enough to not need to be told about. I'd imagine this would appeal to the 'individual' indie teenager for whom the Arctic Monkeys are a little too jarring, Arcade Fire too monotonously pounding (i.e. boring) and for whom 'shagging their stoned family friend whilst everyone else is passed out downstairs' (I'm paraphrasing, but not much) and 'Post Break-Up Sex' are still unknown experiences. There are some catchy tunes, and some which positively scream their influcences (Wreckin' Bar could be a Ramones B-Side, whilst A Lack of Understanding has an unmistakable New Wave sound in Justin Young's voice which wouldn't be out of place in a Smiths cover band), but none of these are truely memorable. The problem is the likes of the Cure and the Smiths did this stuff twenty-five plus years ago and they did it better. It'll get some 16-18 year olds through the next summer of break ups and first concerts, but that's about it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
At first listen, The Vaccines may sound like just another weakened strain of many bands you have injured yourself banging your head to before. The Ramones? The Strokes? The Raveonettes if Sharin Foo had a sex change and added a cockney accent? It's all there and more. But don't dismiss The Vaccines as just the latest overhyped British rockers. Listen at least to the first minute and 22 seconds Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra). Because that's all you get of that one. It's fast. It's fun. It's contagious. So what if all the songs seem to be about wanting to have sex, having sex, breaking up, trying to get back together or having Post Break-Up Sex instead. If you've ever fallen hard for a guitar-driven band, The Vaccines will surely given you a good time in earbud, without exactly making you forget your ex. Then again, what did you expect?
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is indie chart staple that some would and do say has been done to death, but it is ruddy great. Opening track `Wreckin bar rar, ra , ra', is a 90 second homage to The Ramones and what a great way to kick off such a joyous album.
All of the tracks could be singles, and sometimes that can be annoying, but they are all so good that it just makes this one album that you don't feel you need to fast forward any tracks at all. The obvious pithy wit, irony and verve that is `Post break up sex' is probably the most stand out track, but only just, a real crowd pleaser and floor filler. Track 5 `Wetsuit'; is slower but still has enough momentum to hook you and take you along for the ride. Personal favourite is `A lack of understanding', as it seems to be about me and I like it when you can instantly empathise with a song. The vocals are great too and are all delivered so clear that a lyric sheet is not needed. I have had this a couple of weeks now and during that time three of my fave bands have brought out new albums; this however has been a constant on my MP3 despite all the other music I have been getting. It just feels like summer, sex, angst and fun all rolled up in a great package that you can dance to (but in my case - not very well).
There is a twelfth track `Somebody else's child that is tucked at the end of track 11 and not available on download, this is the slowest and most reflective number and makes the album approach, as opposed to a download, probably the better option.
Also not my typical genre, but for indie rock fans who like their music accessible, upbeat, with great lyrics tight playing and some heartfelt humour, then this is indie heaven.
All of the tracks could be singles, and sometimes that can be annoying, but they are all so good that it just makes this one album that you don't feel you need to fast forward any tracks at all. The obvious pithy wit, irony and verve that is `Post break up sex' is probably the most stand out track, but only just, a real crowd pleaser and floor filler. Track 5 `Wetsuit'; is slower but still has enough momentum to hook you and take you along for the ride. Personal favourite is `A lack of understanding', as it seems to be about me and I like it when you can instantly empathise with a song. The vocals are great too and are all delivered so clear that a lyric sheet is not needed. I have had this a couple of weeks now and during that time three of my fave bands have brought out new albums; this however has been a constant on my MP3 despite all the other music I have been getting. It just feels like summer, sex, angst and fun all rolled up in a great package that you can dance to (but in my case - not very well).
There is a twelfth track `Somebody else's child that is tucked at the end of track 11 and not available on download, this is the slowest and most reflective number and makes the album approach, as opposed to a download, probably the better option.
Also not my typical genre, but for indie rock fans who like their music accessible, upbeat, with great lyrics tight playing and some heartfelt humour, then this is indie heaven.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great addition to the genre
Vaccines sounds like everyone from Strokes, Interpol, to Heavens, The National, The Cribs to the Doves, We Are Augustines, you name it. Yet I feel like they stand alone as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Doc Gom
Easy, Quick, and Catchy Brit-rock Debut
To say this album is catchy is an understatement. The Vaccines seemed to have mastered the art of simplicity- just giving the listener what they want- catchy tunes and sing along... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Monty
Buy it now
Absolutely loved this collection of songs. Am new to this band, but would definitely look forward to their next CD
Published 4 months ago by Ruth F. Pierce
Ra Ra Ra
It's as slight as the breeze and pulls its cards from a deck of "End of the Century"-era Ramones and Oasis and plays them like Jesus and Mary Chain jamming with Stone Roses, but,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Boxodreams
I love this album!
Great to listen straight through, or even one track at a time. One of my favorite albums of 2011, I've been gifting this to my friends for xmas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Le
Over - Hype
this cd is nothing but rehashed crap ,it blows .who did they lay money on for all the praise . other bands have done it better !
Published 6 months ago by lenny bruce
a fun release
This wasn't quite what I expected - but, then again, what did I expect fromt the Vaccines?
It's a solid album that's fun to listen to. Read more
It's a solid album that's fun to listen to. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dave
This Is One Vaccine You Will Definitely Enjoy Getting!
I purchased this CD because I loved "Post Break Up Sex" and "If You Wanna" and if it is possible to wear out a CD,I will be getting another copy! Read more
Published 8 months ago by PonyGirl
Great new band
Terrific new band - really fine album. It is a bit derivative of several bands, but they make it their own and play with passion and style. Read more
Published 8 months ago by David E. Davidson
Easily one of the best new British bands this decade
Nothing has grabbed me so instantly as this album. The Rifles - The great escape hit me almost as fast and are who I would probably compare the Vaccines to in terms of bite and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kevin Johnstone
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