The Vaccines – English Graffiti

Double vinyl LP pressing. 2015 release, the British alt-rock band’s first album in three years. The album was recorded in upstate New York, and the 11-song collection is the UK foursome’s most accomplished work to date. English Graffiti was produced David Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, MGMT) and Cole MGN (Ariel Pink, Beck). English Graffiti is The Vaccines’ first record made in the US, and finds group at the top of their game. Tracks like “Minimal Affection” recall the glory days of 80s synth-pop, “20/20” fires with machine gun precision, while “Handsome” connects with their power pop roots. The Vaccines’ last record, The Vaccines Come Of Age, reached # 1 in the UK and has sold over 400k copies. They’ve toured with everyone from The Rolling Stones, Arcade Fire, RHCP, Arctic Monkeys and others.