Wicked Nature
by The Vines
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Clash Music
    Sep 2, 2014
    20
    This LP is hopelessly devoid of ideas.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. rogava3
    Sep 22, 2014
    8
    this band have many exits, but in this album I think remain at duty, but is because is a new band with new members only stay Craig Nichols ofthis band have many exits, but in this album I think remain at duty, but is because is a new band with new members only stay Craig Nichols of the original lineup, this album have good songs but until there.… Full Review »
  2. simons_162
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    I've been following The Vines for a while now, and I definitely think this album is a big step in the right direction. I'm more of a fan ofI've been following The Vines for a while now, and I definitely think this album is a big step in the right direction. I'm more of a fan of the 'rockier' side of The Vines, and this album has some great rock songs on here, the quality is consistent throughout. I always find that their albums tend to 'dip' in the middle, but I think that's more due to the tracklisting than the quality of the songs - this album is no exception. Not that I don't appreciate that side of The Vines, I just like hearing dirty,distorted guitar riffs more than the poppier songs they produce, and there always seems to be 3/4 sandwiched in the middle (which kind of knocks the wind out your sails after storming tracks like 'Metal Zone' and 'Ladybug'). If you're a fan or a newbie, I think you will get a lot out of this album, it is definitely an improvement over 'Vision Valley' and 'Melodia', and I would recommend this album to anyone who is an alt.rock fan!!… Full Review »
  3. mrnice
    Sep 4, 2014
    8
    The really enjoyable thing about The Vines is that they're shamelessly about the tunes. Rock music for the melody, the thrill of harmonies andThe really enjoyable thing about The Vines is that they're shamelessly about the tunes. Rock music for the melody, the thrill of harmonies and grooves. There are hits and misses on their albums, but especially on Wicked Nature, I found a handful of tunes worth the entry fee alone. A sour critic might say "but they have no new ideas", but I sense that they have a "if it ain't broken" approach to pop music. It should be OK to use what works in order to build some new exciting tunes, and that's what they do. It's not that I follow the lyrics with intense dedication or await the next brilliant chord progression, but it's the whole package of what Craig Nicholls gets excited about that engages and involves me as a listener. The theme of wicked nature is shoddy, I mean, the album doesn't really explore it beyond 'women are seductive and desire can be destructive', but as an abstract yet very catchy meditation on the theme, it's sufficiently meaningful for each tune to feel part of a greater whole.

    While the album overall isn't GREAT, it should be respected for not fixing what ain't broken, at least by some reviewers. If you care more about fun and enjoyment than about innovation, the cons turn into pros. The downsides become great strengths.    … Full Review »
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