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The Best of The Vines

The Vines · 2008

51 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock

A frenetic blend of garage rock energy and melodic hooks that captures the band’s raw spirit.

Why this album works

'The Best of The Vines' solidified the band's status in the early 2000s rock revival, featuring chart-topping singles that reflected their influence on the garage rock resurgence. The compilation also served as a retrospective that highlighted their energetic sound during a pivotal moment in alternative rock history.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks frenetic energy for parties short bursts of intensity
Context
Released in 2008, 'The Best of The Vines' compiles tracks from the band's first three albums, showcasing their evolution since their debut in 2002. By this time, The Vines had experienced significant commercial success with hits like 'Get Free' and faced challenges including lineup changes and a struggle to maintain momentum in the post-grunge landscape.
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Get Free Standout 2:06
  • 2 Ride Standout 2:36
  • 3 Highly Evolved Standout 1:34
  • 4 Winning Days 3:34
  • 5 Outtathaway 3:04
  • 6 Autumn Shade 2:19
  • 7 Autumn Shade II 3:15
  • 8 Factory 3:12
  • 9 Animal Machine 3:29
  • 10 Don't Listen to the Radio 2:11
  • 11 Vision Valley 2:44
  • 12 Homesick 4:53
  • 13 F.T.W. 3:43
  • 14 Spaceship 6:08
  • 15 Anysound 1:57
  • 16 Sun Child 4:33

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