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Highly Evolved

~ The Vines
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  • Audio CD (15 Jun 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Heavenly
  • ASIN: B0000669JG
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,114 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  2. Autumn Shade 2:17£0.69
Listen  3. Outtathaway 3:02£0.69
Listen  4. Sunshinin 2:43£0.69
Listen  5. Homesick 4:53£0.69
Listen  6. Get Free 2:06£0.69
Listen  7. Country Yard 3:46£0.69
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Fundamentally, Highly Evolved, the debut album by the Vines, is about growing up in the 90s on a different side of the world. Year Zero is Nevermind, but lead singer/guitarist Craig Nicholls takes from Nirvana their Beatlesian pop imperative, not the rebranding of metal that catalysed so many mediocre grunge bands. He hears Britpop, but misunderstands it completely: instead of grey parochialism, the Sydney sunshine turns his melodies wilder, balmier--infinitely more appealing.

Highly Evolved, then, is the album we always hoped Nirvana would inspire, and the one we always hoped Supergrass might make. It lasts 44 minutes and has a dozen tunes, only one of them--the clunky punk reggae of "Factory"--remotely duff. Sometimes it races along with mad eyes and drool-flecked lips ("Outtathaway!", "Get Free"). Sometimes it reclines into a position of faintly psychedelic ecstasy ("Autumn Shade", "Country Yard", "Mary Jane"). Occasionally it does both in the same song (the climactic "1969") and leaves you gasping at the skill and audacity involved.

For Nicholls is, undoubtedly, quite an operator. His lyrics might be a little clichéd and his weirdness a touch studied, but there's no doubting the rare songwriting talent and the charisma with which he expresses it. These are songs so good they often transcend their influences: for once, the cop-out manifesto of "Evolution not Revolution" seems not just apposite, but utterly desirable. --John Mulvey

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'Highly Evolved' is the debut album from Australian quartetThe Vines. Screeching vocals are fused with thrashy garage punk, stoner rock epics, and rock 'n' roll riffs. Their angsty rock, and grunge influences have led to comparisons to Nirvana. Includes the singles 'Get Free', and 'Highly Evolved'.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars aussie madmen journo bating release, 10 Jul 2002
By Steps "steps_lowe" (Luxembourg) - See all my reviews
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To say that this release is hotly anticipated is like saying 'Brazil enjoy football'. Australia's latest global commodity finally release what the baying journalists have been m*sturb*ting over for months. Has it been worth the wait? Yes it has, but not exactly in it's entirety.

Contagious dystopic orientated thrash at times, 'Highly Evolved' is melodic and also patently naive on the vulnerable 'Country Yard.' The eponymous single is a 95 second pop thrash gusto, bringing with it comparisons to both Nirvana and The Beatles, neither are particularly apt. Whilst the likes of the N.M.E and Q go ga-ga for Craig Nicholls, often pantomime, swings towards insanity, it may be better to simply treat this release as a promise of things to come.

'Autumn Shade' is a ballad, pure and simple. Whilst 'In the Jungle' is bubblegum pop. So then, The Vines are more than just a Nirvana for the naughties. Hummable, affable, gloomy and owners of a fine debut, but charisma and zest do not necessarily a revolution make.

The hypes not misplaced just slightly inflated.

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14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vines Promise Great Vintage, 10 Jul 2002
Being heralded as the next Nirvana may be setting expectations too high, but the debut album from 'The Vines' does not disappoint. A bold statement maybe - but in my opinion 'Highly Evolved' is the best album since 'Nevermind'.
The Australian four piece have woven their talents together seamlessly to create a true rock masterpiece.

The first track 'Highly Evolved' sets the scene. Bursting with energy it demands your attention and prepares you for that next great album you've been eagerly awaiting. One by one the tracks follow, each staking their claim to be the next single.

From the excellent feedback fuelled guitar rifts and Cobain like vocals in 'Outtatheway' and 'Get Free', to the melodic and enchanting 'Country Yard' and 'Mary Jane', you'll be hanging on to every note and by the end - begging for more. Until then you can be assured that this album is going to keep you satisfied for a very long time to come.

Place this along side all the other greats for The Vines have not so much crept to the top - but exploded onto the scene with surely one of the best debuts ever !!

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars defining moment in music, 22 Jan 2005
By J. Deane (UK) - See all my reviews
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In 1994 I heard Oasis' Cigarettes and Alcolhol and thought I hadn't heard anything so brilliant since the Sex Pistols.
Well guess wot! it's happened again!!! This album is a masterpiece. If you've had a bad day at work and people have got on your wick, try track 3, outtathaway. Put it on at full volume and scream along to it!! The last track on the album, 1969, is a cross between Chamagne Supavova and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. If you love music, this is a must. Simply brilliant
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fairly Highly Evolved.
I bought this album back when it first came out, on the strength of the song Get Free. The album is a whole is good but not great. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Trends?
Another `The' band. Going from previous helpings and how this album starts, it seems that to be a `The' band means plenty of no nonsense rock, but also so very fitting for the... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2006 by G. Munday

5.0 out of 5 stars Craig Nicholls- Genius
The Vines. Very underrated, yet melodical genius in this absolutely fantastic, life changing album. With some of my music like Funeral For A Friend, and Finch, i still have a... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2005 by bulletsinarms

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought there were only two bands who could pop my cork, and that was Oasis and the Stone Roses. But I bought this album, and I cant stop listening to it. It is brilliant!! Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2004 by J. Deane

5.0 out of 5 stars A Landmark Album
The year of 2002, gave us a great new band called The Vines. Ever since the music channels were playing Get Free around the clock right up until the release of Highly Evolved... Read more
Published on 29 May 2004 by Adam Cox

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
what should i say!? this has got to be the most impressive and amazing debut album by any band EVER! Read more
Published on 8 May 2004 by mad_mole2

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Yes, as everyone says, the Vines are hugely hyped. I discovered them last year, but ive never actually Seen as much hype as everyone always yadders on about. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2003 by fishy_hippo

2.0 out of 5 stars cliché
this lot are really over-rated. Imagine Harry Enfield's Kevin the teenager fronting a Nirvana tribute band & you've just about got it. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2003 by richard_penn

3.0 out of 5 stars an average, overrated album
This album is pretty average with a few excellent songs. The singles are particularly good but The Vines can't really pull off a decent slow song. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2003 by Evelyn Richardson

5.0 out of 5 stars Proper rock n roll
A brilliant and varied debut album, highlights have to be the amazing Get Free which gets angrier with every listen and Homesick which sends tingles down your spine. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2003

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