In a time where internet celebrities are perceived as more genuine than most of the artists on the radio, The Virgins are a welcome breath of old fashioned New Wave.

For fans of late 70s/early 80s New Wave fused power-pop bands such as The Cars, The Knack, Blondie, The Talking Heads, and Elvis Costello, this band (along with Vampire Weekend, MGMT and even Phantom Planet) continue in the tradition of creating wonderfully concise pop songs that are as deceptively simple as they are catchy.

Even the most jaded music listener won't be able to get "Rich Girl" or "Hey Hey Girl" out of their head after a single spin.

If you like melodies, hooks, slick (but not overdone) production, and genuine non-cerebral pop-rock, BUY THIS RECORD!

The major label debut of the Virgins features some songs that already appeared on their earlier EP, and you should put your money there. The songs here are over-produced and have lost the edge that made them so amazing.

I do not buy CD's anymore because I don't feel like spending 20 bucks on 13 tracks, only 2 of which I'll actually listen to. But this band is totally worth it, I LOVE this CD. I looked for it in record stores everywhere (the few that we have left) and no one close to me had it. GREAT music, every song is wonderful!

Really good purchase for me

The CD was in good condition no scratches no skipping.

I was pleased

I can't help but think of the New York East Village when I read the criticisms of this album. Ten years ago it was dark, gritty, raw, and scary. Now it's slick, clean, and devoid of the angst and energy of CBGB's.

And so goes the full length album debut of The Virgins. Despite the "cleaning up" that many complain about, this is a dang good album! It's full of hooks, catchy melodies, and fun. I can't get "She's Expensive" out of my head for weeks after hearing it.

Is this the most original album ever? Heck no. The melodies and rhythms are hardly "virgins,"-- you get the feeling they've gotten around before. But for people who like Franz Ferdinand, The Futureheads, The Killers, or even The Ting Tings, you'll love this one!