Year : 2024
Style : Glam Sleaze Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 101 mb
Bio:
Vain is an American band from San Francisco Bay Area, California, formed in 1986. As of 2011, the lineup consists of Davy Vain (lead vocals), Jamie Scott (guitar), Danny West (guitar), Ashley Mitchell (bass) and Louie Senor (drums).After recording a demo, Davy Vain founded Vain in 1986, adding Scott, West, Mitchell and drummer Tom Rickard to the lineup. They signed with Island Records in 1988, before releasing their debut album the following year, titled No Respect, which peaked at number 154 on the Billboard 200.Though they recorded a second album, Vain were released by Island in 1991, with West and Rickard departing the same year. Following the addition of both Shawn Rorie and former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler, Vain renamed themselves Road Crew. However, they also disbanded in 1991. The band reformed in 1993 and went through a number of lineup changes for the release of their next two studio albums. By 2005, Scott and West had returned to the band, while Rickard would rejoin them in 2009 (before departing again the following year).To date, Vain have released six studio albums; No Respect (1989); Move On It (1993); Fade (1995); On The Line (2005); All Those Strangers (2010), and Enough Rope (2011).Davy Vain had initially began his career as a record producer, producing Death Angel's debut album The Ultra-Violence,before recording a demo with Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett in 1986.After recording, Vain decided to form a band, in the San Francisco Bay Area, under his own moniker, adding bassist Ashley Mitchell, drummer Tom Rickard and guitarists Jamie Scott and Danny West to the lineup.rom 1986 to 1987, the band proceeded to play shows in San Francisco,before playing regularly in Los Angeles,where they also opened for Guns N' Roses prior to their success,and were featured on the cover of Kerrang! magazine.After showcasing to major record labels, including Geffen Records,Vain signed with Island Records in 1988.Recorded with producer Paul Northfield,Vain released their debut album entitled No Respect in 1989.The album peaked at number 154 on the Billboard 200.Critically, the album was also well received,with Vain featured on the covers of both Kerrang! and BAM.Geoff Barton would later give a positive review for Classic Rock describing the album as "a Maybelline-metalised debut par excellence – no 'perhaps' about it" with the music being "unharnessed, haystack-haired heaviness from beginning to end" and that "it's the Crüe at their most coarse and corrupted." In support of the album, Vain toured the US while they also supported Skid Row on their tour of the UK.
Album:
Hailing from San Francisco and emerging towards the tail end of hard rock/glam rock heyday, Vain could have easily faded into obscurity among the plethora of one-hit wonder hair metal bands from that era. However, their 1989 debut album, No Respect, a fixture on nearly every “underrated album” list from that time, showed them as not your average hair metal band. A perfect mix of infectious lyrics, smooth vocals, and memorable riffs, Vain’s debut album remains a must-listen from that era. Vain has consistently put out records over the years, exploring various genres but always holding onto their rock roots with albums like 1993’s Move on it. 2011’s stellar release Enough Rope and 2017’s Rolling with the Punches (which nestled in at number seven on Sentinel Daily‘s Top One Hundred Album Rundown for that year) showed Vain firmly back into the hard rock genre. Their latest full-length offering, Disintegrate Together, recently landed in the S D inbox, and we couldn’t wait to give it a listen.Right from Davy Vain‘s opening scream, Cold Like Snow has an infectious energy that wastes no time drawing you in. Echoing the spirit of their debut hit Beat the Bullet, Cold Like Snow ensnares listeners with its hard rock beat and irresistible chorus, which had me singing along (sorry to those around me) in no time. By the end of the song, it is clear, Vain is back.Tracks like Holding on for Love and Pictures in Red evoke the raw, hungry sound of Vain’s early years while seamlessly blending with the new album’s vibe. Meanwhile, Don’t You Think and The Flowers infuse a bluesy-rock groove driven by the dynamic interplay between original bassist Ashley Mitchell and Davy Vain’s commanding vocals.Throughout the album, Dylana Nova‘s slick guitar work dazzles with impressive riffs and standout solos, perfectly complementing Vain’s songwriting prowess. For me, songs like Back in ’89 and Better Keep An Eye On That Girl are highlights from Dylanna, although there are plenty throughout the album.KC Swinger channels the classic glam/sleaze sound reminiscent of Sunset Strip days of spandex and big hair, while the title track, Disintegrate Together, introduces an emotional ballad that adds depth to the album without feeling out of place.For longtime Vain fans, Disintegrate Together will strike a nostalgic chord, serving as a potent reminder of the band’s enduring appeal. Yet, beyond nostalgia, the album stands as a formidable hard rock record and well worth a listen. It’s easy to envision standout tracks like Cold Like Snow and Holding on for Love, earning coveted spots on the live setlist alongside the Vain classics.
Line-Up:
Davy Vain – vocals and guitar
Dylana Nova Scott – guitar
Joel Proto – guitar
Ashley Mitchell – bass
Tommy Rickard – drums
Louie Senor - drums
Tracklist:
01. Cold Like Snow 4:30
02. Don't You Think 3:53
03. You Better Keep An Eye On That Girl 3:27
04. The Flowers 4:16
05. Holding On For Love 4:11
06. Can't You See Me Floating 3:08
07. Back In '89 4:17
08. KC Swinger 3:31
09. Pictures Of You In Red 4:56
10. Disintegrate Together 5:09
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