SHARE THE JOY (VINYL)

VIVIAN GIRLS have refined their transcendent mix of garage thrash, girl-group warmth and infectious pop hooksmanship which has garnered them much acclaim and seen them invited play alongside Jay Reatard, Sonic Youth and King Khan, Share the Joy finds the trio - guitarist/vocalist Cassie Ramone, bassist/vocalist Kickball Katy and new drummer Fiona Campbell-continuing to evolve and expand, building on the D.I.Y, achievements of their previous work, The album manages to encompass hammering hardcore, Beach Boys-esque melodic bliss, Neil Young/Nirvana-inflected guitar frenzy and ethereal harmonic drone, closing the album on a triumphant note of surging sonic uplift.