Track Listing

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. Fuk Yeh
10. Futuretarded
11. Dope Train
12. Atmos
13. Spaceship

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #42516 in Music
• Released on: 2006-04-03
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

CD Description
'Vision Valley' is the third album from Australian grungersThe Vines. With their perfect mix of bubblegum punk and grunge, as well as a smattering of gentle, psychedelic ballads,this album is the band's most definitive and focused effortto date, and is sure to please their legions of fans. Includes the single 'Don't Listen To The Radio'.

Customer Reviews

Vision Valley
The vines were always one of my favourite bands, they always made exciting music, "highly evolved" was the soundtrack to my life at the time it came out.Admittedly things took a bit of dip with winning days, which was still great in parts it must be said. Since then Craig Nicholls (singer guitarist songwritter) has been diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome and Patrick Matthews (bass) has left the band. The band had no touring future and looked to be on their last legs. Which makes the appearance of this album even more surprising.
It is a return to form for the band, some great pop songs and some great balls out rockers. See Going Gone and Gross out respectively. However the album isn't without its faults, i felt there were two minor problems, its rather short only just over 30 minutes and 6 minutes of that is the triumphant closer "Spaceship". The only other problem is that the album lacks the killer track in the vein of "Get Free", "Outtathaway" or "Ride" the closest we get is "Don't Listen To The Radio" which to be fair is great its just not on the same level in my opinion as the other songs. Still the album is a welcome return to form and to the music scene, its great to see Craig,Ryan and Hamish doing what they do best! Highly Recommended

Another underrated masterpiece from this generation's greatest band!!
Ok, first things first, The Vines' second album was a good record. There is no doubt about that whatsoever. The reason why it was so terribly underrated is because it had such an incredible debut to compete with, meaning that people expecting the second coming of 'Nevermind' were left somewhat disappointed as a result of their own high expectations.

With that said, this is a fantastic record that should help The Vines win back the reputation they deserve for the being this generation's Beatles and Nirvana, combining complex power pop gems with full-out rock anthems. While some may argue that there is a distinct lack of 'Get Free's on this record, there is actually a whole load but because they're so short, they don't quite grip you first time round. This is a record that you have to listen to at least three times before you can fully start to appreciate it. True, it might have been better if it was slightly longer but as short as it is, in my opinion this is probably the best new record we'll see this year!

In terms of hard-hitting tracks, we have the 78 second grunge assault that is 'Gross Out', the melodic pop rock of 'Don't listen to the Radio' and the power-punk rawness of 'Fuk Yeh'!

As for the softer, more mellow tracks, there is 'Candy Daze' which sounds like something The Monkees could have come up with, the folky 'Take Me Back' and the longest, probably most moving track, 'Spaceship' which as the name suggests, does take you on another planet!

This record is 30 minutes odd of pure class which, given time, will end up on '100 Greatest Albums' lists for years to come. Any true music fan who does not buy this will certainly be missing out!!!

Same old Vines, same great musical treat
You know what you are getting with Craig's lot: a selection of sun-kissed rock-outs and sultry ballads that get you in the summer mood straight away.

There's no warming up involved with Vision Valley, it's intravenous rock and heart-rending gorgeousness from the get go.

Like the last offering Winning Days, the album has a few more forgettable moments that make even this incredibly brief album seem a bit sluggish. Nevertheless, aside from some weaknesses, Vision Valley is classic Aussie rock with no holds barred electric guitar strumming and distortion pedal stomping. Tracks like Anysound, Nothin's Comin' and Gross Out are perfect flashes of grungy madness that compel you to drive that little bit faster or work in the gym that little bit harder.

On a personal level, it has always been the more intimate side of Craig Nicholls song writing that I look forward to the most, especially at home as opposed to seeing them live. Past beauties such as Homesick, Country Yard from Highly Evolved and Amnesia and Rainfall from Winning Days always stood out. Likewise, on Vision Valley, the gloriously perfect Take Me Back and title track Vision Valley are reminders of Nicholls writing skills. These are clear moments of Brian Wilson-esque harmonizing genius.

Finally before you know it, you're at the mosh-tastic Atmos and the epic (for the Vines anyway) Spaceship which is soulful Led Zep lite. Never a better way to end a great album than with a soaring, effects-laden guitar solo.

The Vines are a dependable bunch. You know what you get and you're never disappointed.