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What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?

The Vaccines · 2011

36 min · 11 tracks · punk

Breezy punk rock anthems collide with sharp, witty lyrics and a youthful exuberance that defines early 2010s indie music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • breezy anthems for carefree moments
  • short bursts of youthful energy
  • witty lyrics for sing-alongs
  • dynamic flow with climactic peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • long, drawn-out compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 11, 2011, 'What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?' served as The Vaccines' debut album, marking their emergence in the UK music scene. At this point, the band had been gaining traction through live performances and buzz surrounding their energetic sound, leading to a significant breakthrough.
Stylistic neighbors
The Maccabees· Arctic Monkeys· The Wombats

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra) 1:21
  • 2 If You Wanna 2:54
  • 3 A Lack of Understanding 2:58
  • 4 Blow It Up 2:36
  • 5 Wetsuit 3:50
  • 6 Nørgaard 1:38
  • 7 Post Break-Up Sex 2:54
  • 8 Under Your Thumb 2:20
  • 9 All in White 4:33
  • 10 Wolf Pack 2:23
  • 11 Family Friend / Somebody Else’s Child 8:30

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