Pitchfork

I've been walking around all week trying to pretend like I don't really like this song. After all, it's the Vines. Like the Datsuns and other garage-rock also-rans, the Vines' received nostalgia, second-hand riffs, and sub-Doherty rockstar antics make them perennial critical punching bags. But damned if this single isn't likable and even endearing, from the "Mony Mony" rhythms on the verse to its call-and-response chorus to Craig Nicholls's exhortation to turn off the tube and tune out ClearChannel. I admit I'm caught off guard, and just as surprised as you are to be giving this a decent rating, let alone multiple plays.