The Vines - Vision Valley

Much was expected of The Vines after their their 2002 debut LP "Highly Evolved" - the album which churned out hits such as "Highly Evolved", "Get Free" and "Outtathaway" among others. After a much disappointing sophomore outing, they are back with their third studio album "Vision Valley" and less one band member, Patrick Matthews.

Overall, the production is more stripped down compared to their first two albums. This really helps the ballads like "Vision Valley", "Take Me Back" and "Going Gone" stand out in here. While those expecting anything as energetic as "Highly Evolved" will be disappointed, there is a wider variety on offer. "Don't Listen To The Radio" is a mid-tempo clap-along number, "F*k Yeh" is as close as you'd get to "Highly Evolved" and "Spaceship" (the longest track by far at 6min) is an extended atmospheric jam which provides an excellent album closer. While "Vision Valley" is a listenable album on the whole, it lacks an outstanding factor to really stay in your playlist. Not the worst album ever - one you'd listen to for a while but probably not that little bit longer.
- Reviewed by: addy.

Rating: 6 (out of 10)

Tracklisting:
1. Anysound
2. Nothin's Comin'
3. Candy Daze
4. Vision Valley
5. Don't Listen To The Radio
6. Gross Out
7. Take Me Back
8. Going Gone
9. F*k Yeh
10. Futuretarded
11. Dope Train
12. Atmos
13. Spaceship

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