Winning Days

Want a lesson in avoiding one-hit-wonder status? Keep lookin’. The Vines’ 2002 hit “Get Free” was a Nirvana retread, but anyone who denies its vigor is a liar. However, on their sophomore effort, they pile on the influences without adding a thing. Nirvana, Oasis, Jane’s Addiction—good starting points, but the Vines haven’t a clue where to go from there. This is the sound of wasted opportunity.