Enter the Vaselines [Blister] (CD - 2009)

Personnel: Eugene Kelly, Frances McKee (vocals, guitar); David Keegan (guitar); Jamie Watson (slide guitar); Stephen Pastel (wah-wah guitar); Sophie Pragnell (viola); Annabel Wright (keyboards); James Seenan (bass guitar).

Audio Remasterer: Steve Rooke.

Audio Remixer: Jamie Watson.

Liner Note Authors: Everett True; Stephen McRobbie.

Recording information: Berkeley St. Studios, Glasgow, Scotland (??/1986-01/1989); Chamber Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland (??/1986-01/1989); E.E.C. Punk Rock Mountain Club, Bristol, England (??/1986-01/1989); Fulham Greyhound, London, England (??/1986-01/1989); Pier House Studios, Edinburgh, Scotland (??/1986-01/1989); Portastudio (??/1986-01/1989).

Authors: Eugene Kelly; Frances McKee.

Illustrator: Annabel Wright.

Photographers: Mark Longbottom; Colin Bell; Stephen McRobbie.

Though the Vaseline's initial fame in America came courtesy of a ringing endorsement from Kurt Cobain (Nirvana, in fact, covered three songs by the Vaselines), the cult Scottish band has found considerable posthumous staying power. In 2009, Sub Pop released the double-disc ENTER THE VASELINES, a re-mastered updating of THE WAY OF THE VASELINES. In addition to all of the tracks on that release, this new edition also contains live tracks and rare demos. While the Vaseline's sublime sloppiness is endearing and, at times, downright brilliant, it is often best taken in small doses. ENTER THE VASELINES is indeed a big gulp of songs, yet it makes for near perfect one-stop shopping, bringing together everything available by the band in one place and acting as an ideal collection for neophytes and completists alike. minimize