Glasvegas - Euphoric/Heartbreak (2011)

I had great expectations on Glasvegas new record since I liked their first one a lot (and especially the Christmas special version - A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss). However, this new one is slightly disappointing (perhaps due to my high expectations) but I fell that it’s just more of the same with no positive development. As with the first record you need to listen to it a couple of times and be in the right mood to enjoy it but you should expect more evolution after having waited three or four years for a new record.


Rating: 6/10

Available from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=glasvegas

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The Vaccines - What did you expect from... (2011)

The record I’ve listen to most this year so far. A very positive surprise which I like a lot. The Vaccines is classic noise pop somewhere between Ramones and Jesus and the Mary Chain and that is always brilliant. The first track (Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra)), which clocks in on a stunningly 1:22(!) makes me happy every time I hear it. Genius! Other very good track are “If you wanna” and “Norgard”. Not a perfect record but this kind of records always have special place in my collection. Recommended!

Rating: 8/10

Available from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Did-You-Expect-Vaccines/dp/B004HYGF18/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304156451&sr=1-1

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Sonic Surf City - Pororoca! (2010)

Something I never thought should happen! A new record from Sonic Surf City! One of my favorite band of all time (guess why I'm using the name Surfcity on the webb!). I discovered them when I lived in Linköping back in the 90's and I actually saw them there live sharing the bill with Psychotic Youth, which combined gets as close as perfection you can get...

This new record is more 'mature' but considering that it's 14 years since the last 'real' record it still sounds great with their combination of 'sun, fun and o'yeah'. I was actually somewhat worried before I received it since it's no fun when your old heroes reduces themselves to have-beens but I shouldn't have worried and I spent much of December listening to the record with a great smile on my face. If you ever have listened to the group and liked it, this is a must!

Rating 9/10

Available from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pororoca-Sonic-Surf-City/dp/B004362E8I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296159416&sr=1-1

On Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/1SpQDQ4P4O8mUkyS3pKumm

The Plimsouls - Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal (2010)

Live record with the Plimsouls from October 1981 at Whisky A Go Go. Even if I like the band, this is not an essential one and I'm slightly disappointed by it.

Rating: 5/10

Available from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Beg-Borrow-Steal-Plimsouls/dp/B0031RA2K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1273835466&sr=1-1

Unfortunately not on Spotify

The Raveonettes - In And Out Of Control (2009)

Latest record by the Raveonettes is another great record from the Danish duo. For someone, who always have had Jesus and Mary Chain as one of the greatest bands of all times, this is an excellent surrogate with excellent fuzzy guitars and great pop feeling in the tunes. Not quite as good as "Chain Gang Of Love" from 2003 but still very good and a must if you like this group. I spent six hours in the car with this record last weekend with a happy smile on my face. Recommended!

Rating: 8/10

Available from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Control-Raveonettes/dp/B002L9PQ4S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1259181029&sr=8-1

On Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/3UXVTefPnXVligMzMFjYT7

Raspberries – Raspberries Greatest (2005)

A favourite power-pop band from the early 70’s. The record include all their major hits (20 tracks) from the Capitol records years including such great tunes as “Go all the way”, “Drivin’ around”, “I’m a rocker” and “Crusin’ music”. If you like power-pop, a record with the Raspberries is a must in your collection.

Rating: 6/10

Available from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatest-Raspberries/dp/B0008G2EVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244134444&sr=1-1