Combat Sports cover

Combat Sports

The Vaccines · 2018

33 min · 11 tracks · punk

A vibrant collision of punk energy and melodic hooks, capturing youthful exuberance and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • youthful exuberance and introspection
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • quick bursts of catchy hooks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, contemplative tracks
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 30, 2018, 'Combat Sports' is The Vaccines' fourth studio album, following their 2015 effort 'English Graffiti.' At this point in their career, the band sought to return to a more straightforward rock sound after experimenting with production on previous albums. They aimed to rejuvenate their approach while still addressing mature themes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Maccabees· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Put It on a T‐Shirt 3:51
  • 2 I Can’t Quit 2:42
  • 3 Your Love Is My Favourite Band 3:09
  • 4 Surfing in the Sky 2:31
  • 5 Maybe (Luck of the Draw) 3:49
  • 6 Young American 2:01
  • 7 Nightclub 2:54
  • 8 Out on the Street 2:43
  • 9 Take It Easy 2:58
  • 10 Someone to Lose 3:08
  • 11 Rolling Stones 3:09

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