what did you expect from the vaccines? LP
Import LP presing. 2011 debut from the hotly-tipped British Indie outfit. The unprecedented reaction and interest surrounding the band has been remarkable with some media comparing the organic hype to the likes of The Strokes. What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? was recorded in a couple of weeks during the autumn of 2010 at RAK and Miloco Hoxton Square studios, London with Dan Grech. The band released their debut double A-sided single, “Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra)” and “Blow It Up” through Marshall Teller in November 2010 and “Post Break Up Sex”, their debut release for Columbia, came out in January of this year. Columbia.
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Go get Innoculated!,
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 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.
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|Comment by Tommy D "Tom" — January 9, 2012 @ 10:23 am