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Vision Valley
- By The Vines
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Bitter yet boring alt rock for older teens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the CD has frequent strong profanity (one song being titled "F--k Yeah"). There are references to drugs and a line in the opening track "Anysound" that goes: "Kill me now, I'm dead."
What's the story?
The Vines is a guitar band with large doses of punk flavor. What they do isn't very complicated -- but unfortunately, it's not that great either. The band still sounds like they're trying to ape Nirvana to a certain extent, but mostly they just come across as angry. Much of that is legitimate, with singer Craig Nicholls' history of mental trouble. Still, parents may not appreciate watching their teens adopt the world-weary attitude apparent on VISION VALLEY. But it's that apathy and attitude that are likely to attract teen listeners; those who feel misunderstood will probably identify with the gloomy lyrics. The song "Nothin's Comin'" is pretty standard anti-society ranting, with lines like "I feel your death," and references to being sick of the human race.
Is it any good?
Quality-wise, this CD doesn't come close to the Vines' 2002 debut, Highly Evolved. There's just not that much imagination here, musically or lyrically. Bottom line: This is bitter, cynical stuff, and nothing very groundbreaking or memorable.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how these guys try to make it cool to seem bitter and jaded. Why do so many alternative rock bands feel the need to be cynical and angry?
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A little disappointing, but not as bad as the review said.
I loved Highly Evolved. It got me into The Vines. So when this album came out, I just had to get it. It's not terrible, but it didn't meet the high expectations Highly Evolved gave me. It also contains plenty of profanity, as well as moody cynicism that kids might not be able to handle. Bottom line: Some tracks are worth a listen, but this is no Highly Evolved.
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Awesome CD!
This is an awesome CD. I've played every song on it at least 35 times and it never stops getting worse. First of all, the language isn't that bad. Yes, there is a song called F*k Yeh (yes, I know it's spelled wrong) but the whole CD only contains 3 F words. There is one refrence to drugs in "Gross Out" but that's it. I would reccomend this CD to anyone 12 and up who likes good music.
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| Artist: | The Vines |
| Release date: | April 4, 2006 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
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