a more sophisticated outing for the vaccines but still spear-headed by riffs, rhythms & justin young’s angst ridden lyrics.
it seems these boys have become men & in doing so have boosted all aspects of their songwriting. the sing-a-longs are more determined, the riffage more insistent, the drums more dancefloor friendly & the lyrics more grown up. “his new incarnation of The Vaccines sounds so thrilling because they’re taking more chances” – bbc