{"product_id":"the-kids-aint-hip-the-chevelles","title":"The Kids Aint Hip, The Chevelles","description":"\u003cp\u003e12\" Mini Album - 5 Tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Chevelles – The Kids Ain't Hip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e The Chevelles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Kids Ain't Hip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Debut Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Zero Hour (Australia) \/ Mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Power Pop \/ Surf Rock \/ Garage Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Hailing from Perth, Western Australia—the global capital of high-energy Power Pop—\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eThe Chevelles\u003c\/b\u003e burst onto the scene with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eThe Kids Ain't Hip\u003c\/b\u003e. Formed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eGuy Douglas\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003eJeffery Potter\u003c\/b\u003e, the band aimed to combine the melodic sunshine of 60s surf-pop with the overdriven crunch of 70s garage rock. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003ePlanet Studios\u003c\/b\u003e in Perth, the album was a breath of fresh air during the early 90s, offering a vibrant, uptempo alternative to the dark, sludge-heavy grunge movement that was dominating the airwaves at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a relentless collection of \"hooks-and-harmony\" rock and roll, heavily influenced by The Flamin' Groovies, The Ramones, and The Plimsouls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Anthems:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eC'mon Everybody\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eShow Me Your Love\u003c\/b\u003e are masterclasses in the three-minute pop song, featuring jangling Rickenbacker-style guitars and driving, four-on-the-floor rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurf Influence:\u003c\/b\u003e The band’s \"Power-Surf\" DNA is evident throughout, blending beach-party vocal harmonies with the raw, distorted energy of the Australian pub-rock circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyrical Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e True to the genre, the lyrics focus on classic themes: cars, girls, summer, and the eternal struggle of being a rock and roll fan in a world that doesn't quite \"get it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e The sound is crisp and bright, highlighting the band's vocal interplay while ensuring the guitars have enough bite to satisfy fans of the Radio Birdman \/ The Stems lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eThe Kids Ain't Hip\u003c\/b\u003e established The Chevelles as one of Australia’s premier musical exports, leading to massive popularity in Spain, Brazil, and the US. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003eZero Hour\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003eMushroom Records\u003c\/b\u003e pressings are highly sought after, as they represent the beginning of the band's decades-long reign as kings of the \"Perth Sound.\" It is an essential title for Shopify stores specializing in Australian Indie, Power Pop revivalism, or Garage Rock gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e The Chevelles, The Kids Ain't Hip, Australian Power Pop, Perth Music Scene, 1992 Vinyl, Mushroom Records, Surf Rock, Garage Rock, Guy Douglas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Australian Indie Legends, Power Pop Essentials, The Perth Sound, 90s Garage Rock Revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e The Stems, The Hoodoo Gurus, The Sunnyboys, The Flamin' Groovies, DM3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Chevelles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303706984765,"sku":"5511","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/ajdhe.webp?v=1769924025","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/the-kids-aint-hip-the-chevelles","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}