Wicked Nature
The Vines · 2014
54 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic mix of punk energy and alternative rock melodies that captures the chaos of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Killin the Planet — This track captures the overarching theme of the album with its urgent critique of environmental destruction, blending catchy riffs with pointed lyrics.
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Wicked Nature — The title track serves as an anthem for the album's message, combining introspective lyrics with powerful instrumentation that resonates throughout.
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Green Utopia — This song presents an idealistic vision juxtaposed against harsh realities, employing vivid imagery that highlights the band's commentary on nature and society.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic fun
- introspective moments amid chaos
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive pieces
- seek polished, refined production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Wicked Nature' was released in 2014, The Vines were navigating a complex phase in their career, marked by lineup changes and a struggle to recapture their early success. This album came eight years after their breakthrough debut, 'Highly Evolved', and showcased a more mature sound while still embracing their raw, energetic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Hives· Jet· Franz Ferdinand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Metal Zone 2:24
- 2 Ladybug 2:29
- 3 Green Utopia 2:25
- 4 Psychomatic 2:02
- 5 Killin the Planet 3:24
- 6 Anything You Say 1:42
- 7 Venus Fly Trap 2:34
- 8 Good Enough 1:55
- 9 Out the Loop 1:23
- 10 Rave It 2:58
- 11 Wicked Nature 4:35
- 12 Into the Fire 4:00
Disc 2
- 1 Reincarnation 1:56
- 2 Love Is Gone 1:53
- 3 Truth 2:19
- 4 Slightly Alien 2:14
- 5 Everything Else 2:22
- 6 Fly Away 1:41
- 7 Girl I Want 2:22
- 8 Clueless 1:59
- 9 Darkest Shadow 2:05
- 10 Funny Thing 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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