THE VASELINES | SEX WITH AN X
The Vaselines (Glaswegians Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee), back from a two-decade-long hiatus, return with Sex With An X. For many, The Vaselines are best known for having a big fan in Kurt Cobain, who famously covered three of the duo’s tracks. Kelly and McKee have spent the past 20 years in various other bands, but decided recently to reform. This full-length — surprisingly, only their second — shows that time has been good to The Vaselines. A mixture of McKee’s soft, high voice and deadpan delivery of knowing lyrics combine with straightforward rock and a hint of twang. Standouts include “I Hate the ‘80s,” a cranky rant disguised in a poppy song that reminds us “it wasn’t all Duran Duran” and “Turning It On,” a brooding, romantic duet between McKee and Kelly. – Written by JFelton
posted by JFelton, October 20, 2010
THE VASELINES | ENTER THE VASELINES
The beautiful pop music of Scottish group The Vaselines (made popular by Kurt Cobain) is unpolished, occasionally heavyhearted, always absurd and overtly sexual. The combination of a lo-fi DIY sensibility, boisterous vocals, pop melodies and punk guitar that make up the sound of The Vaselines has drawn comparisons to contemporaries like Jesus and Mary Chain. The 2009 reunion of Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee prompted Subpop to remaster and re-release Enter the Vaselines with the addition of rarities, unreleased demos and live tracks. If you missed The Vaselines the first time around they are smart, humorous, sexy – upbeat pop music at its best.
posted by JFelton, May 18, 2009
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