No. 2
The Virgins: The Virgins (Atlantic)
Manhattan’s in a bit of an end-of-century lull. Unemployment is up, the parties are gone, the mood is on-edge and all the creativity moved to Brooklyn (or out of the state). But The Virgins are a shimmering beacon of hope for the island. Reviving NYC’s dormant rock roots–where glamour collides with the gutter—this foursome cobbled together the year’s slickest release. It’s pure fun and no-nonsense pop songs that pull hard from the Rolling Stones’ Some Girls. And everyone in the group is absolutely adorable–a rock ‘n’ roll boy band for anyone missing the Strokes.
“Private Affair”
“Rich Girls”
