/Rock-Pop/American

VIVIAN GIRLS
vivian girls

Release Date: 22/12/2008
Previously released: 29/09/2008

number nine in rough trade's albums of 2008. the indie buzz band of the moment - one listen and you'll be head over heels in love with the vivian girls. with their debut 7" on their very own plays with dolls records already sending out waves of panic and adoration to the outer limits of the underground pop contingent, they have become the newest breakout sirens of the new york loft-pop brigade. within seconds of hearing their seductive three-part vocal harmonies lushly interwoven with chest-pounding rhythms of beautiful feedback, it's obvious that their songs are hard to resist, especially if you find yourself keen on the mid-80s noise pop trifecta of jesus and mary chain, the vaselines, and most notably, the shop assistants. swirling noise topped with sweetly angelic vocals is practically a can't-miss concoction, so expect your fruity neighbours and your attention-starved friends to chime in with unabashed praise. the album was originally released on mauled by tigers records in a vinyl only edition of 500 which sold out in a week. in the red instantly snapped the band up and reissue the album on both vinyl and cd (for the first time). rough trade's albums of 2008