A fusion of pop brilliance and punk energy
This album by a female band that dominated the US charts incorporates elements of punk and new wave, while also showcasing their pop sensibility.
Their light and bright sound is imbued with the energy and speed of new wave, a genre derived from early punk. Their expansive vocals intertwine with catchy guitar riffs. Their pop sensibility explodes in tracks like the hit title track "Vacation." This is a seminal work that paved the way for female bands to achieve mainstream success.
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- Bass, Guitar - Kathy Valentine
- Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals - Gina Schock
- Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jane Wiedlin
- Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards - Charlotte Caffey
- Mastered By - Greg Calbi
- Mastered By [Digital Remastering] - Doug Schwartz
- Mixed By [Assistant] - David Leonard
- Mixed By [Assistant] - James Ball
- Mixed By [Assistant] - Neil Pedinoff
- Mixed By [Assistant] - Stuart Farusho
- Recorded By, Mixed By - Thom Panunzio
- Vocals - Belinda Carlisle
