If you should believe the press in the UK, there are nothing but great new bands releasing instant classics, all of which are equally worthy of being hyped like they’re the best new thing since bread came sliced. Occasionally it’s okay though to buy into the hype. Take The Vaccines for example… all it took was the 82-second single “Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra)” to make all the UK music journalists cum in their pants. So can they live up to the expectations with their debut full-length?
Sure, they can. “What Did You Expect From The Vaccines” is a glossy indiepop/rock album that never bores even though the band itself wants to sound bored. And yes, you’ve heard The Strokes and James (does anyone remember those guys?) have done the same thing, there’s nothing wrong with another band using the same three chords again as long as they are the right chords. And while it is slightly unnerving to hear vocalist Justin Young sing about a 17-year-old girl who’s probably not ready, there’s no arguing that all of the songs on here are catchy as fuck. And that’s what matters, right? Fuck Funeral Party, check out The Vaccines instead.
Score: 7 out of 10
http://www.columbiarecords.com
http://www.vaccines.co.uk
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