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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 10/10 |
Full review by
Dreadlocksmile
on 12th Nov 2004
User Rating : 10
Respect :
0
Good Points: A shot in the arm for British rock. A corker of a release to blast back onto the scene. Includes three outstanding tracks.
Bad Points: None.
General comments: Wildhearts, Vanilla Radio - In September of 2002, the Wildhearts released their first official release for five years with the rock 'n' roll anthem of a single 'Vanilla Radio'. Released through Snapper Records, the single came out in three parts (CD1, CD2 and a 7" Vinyl Picture Disc), each containing different B-Sides. This review is for the first CD which came in a cardboard digi-pak which includes a photo of the current band line-up (Ginger, CJ, Danny and Stidi). The single managed to fly up to number 26 in the UK Charts upon release.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Vanilla Radio
2. Putting It On
3. Looking For The One
The single blasts off with the riff-heavy rock explosion of a song, entitled Vanilla Radio. The track proved to be a live favourite at the following tours, and remains as a classic Wildhearts hit. The song later appeared on all the releases of 'Riff After Riff After Motherf**king Riff' album and the long awaited August 2003 album 'The Wildhearts Must Be Destroyed'.
The second track on the single forms the first of the B-sides. 'Putting It On' is a riff-happy, rockin' number with haunting melodies and chunky guitar fills. The chorus is classic sing-along Wildhearts. Even after all these years, the band have managed to deliver B-Sides of such a high calibre.
Next we have the chunky riff-fest of a track, 'Looking For The One', that starts off with such a glorious metal riff, you can't help but strap on that air guitar and play along. Possibly one of my favourite B-Sides by the British rockers, this track delivers pure, undiluted Wildhearts genius in every note. This is a song every Wildhearts fan should own.
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