The Vaccines certainly want to sound like they mean business on this second album. In an interview with the Guardian's Michael Hann they talk about beefing up their sound, looking the part and – in the words of frontman Justin Young – being scared by "how easy I find songwriting ... I know we're a great band."

There are certainly tougher riffs to be found here than on their debut album What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? Yet their keen ear for a killer melody remains intact. There will be a full review from our chief pop critic Alexis Petridis on Thursday, but for now let us know what you think. Is this really a change in direction for the band? And if so, is it a good one?



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