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{{Infobox album
| Name = Yes Yes Vindictive
| Cover = Yes_Yes_Vindictive.jpg
| name = Yes Yes Vindictive
| Type = [[Studio Album]]
| type = Studio Album
| Artist = [[Operator Please]]
| artist = [[Operator Please]]
| Recorded = 2006-2007
| cover = Yes_Yes_Vindictive.jpg
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| alt =
| Released = {{flagicon|Australia}} [[November 10]], [[2007]]<br />{{flagicon|Germany}} [[March 14]], [[2008]]<ref>[http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0013DODWE Amazon.de: Yes Yes Vindictive: Operator Please: Musik<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[March 17]], [[2008]]<ref>[http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/4949664/-/Product.html Play.com]</ref><br />
| released = {{flagicon|Australia}} 10 November 2007<br />{{flagicon|Germany}} 14 March 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0013DODWE |title=Yes Yes Vindictive: Operator Please: Musik |publisher=Amazon.de |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref><br/>{{flagicon|Japan}} 15 March 2008<ref name="Japan Edition">{{cite web|url=http://tearbridge.com/op/discography/ |title=Japan Edition |publisher=Tearbridge.com |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref><br/>{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} 17 March 2008<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/4949664/-/Product.html |title=Play.com |publisher=Play.com |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
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| Genre = [[Baroque Pop]]
| Length = 39:41
| recorded = 2006–2007
| venue =
| Label = [[Virgin Records|Virgin/EMI]]
| Producer = Simon Barnicott
| studio =
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[pop rock]], [[dance-punk]]
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| Reviews =
| length = 39:41
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*''[[Artrocker]]'' {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.artrocker.com/node/1289 link]
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| label = [[Virgin Records]]
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*''[[The Fly (magazine)|The Fly]]'' (4/5) (March '08)
| producer = Simon Barnicott
*MusicOMH {{Rating|3.5|5}} [http://www.musicomh.com/albums/operator-please_0308.htm link]
| prev_title = [[Cement Cement]]
*''[[NME]]'' {{Rating|3|5}} [http://www.nme.com/reviews/operator-please/9550 link]
| prev_year = 2006
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*[[Rockfeedback]] {{Rating|4|5}} [http://www.rockfeedback.com/article.asp?nObjectID=5505 link]
| next_title = [[Gloves (album)|Gloves]]
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*Time Off {{Rating|3.5|5}} [http://www.timeoff.com.au/index.php?area=Archive&pg=42&subarea=37&sel=7482&showcontent=7482 link]
| next_year = 2010
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| Last album =
| misc = {{Singles
| This album = '''''Yes Yes Vindictive'''''<br/>(2007)
| name = Yes Yes Vindictive
| Misc = {{Singles
| type = Studio
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| single1 = [[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]
| Name = Yes Yes Vindictive
| single1date = 28 July 2007
| Type = Studio
| single 1 = [[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]
| single2 = [[Get What You Want]]
| single 1 date = [[July 28]], [[2007]]
| single2date = 27 October 2007
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| single3 = [[Leave It Alone (Operator Please song)|Leave It Alone]]
| single 2 = [[Get What You Want]]
| single 2 date = [[October 27]], [[2007]]
| single3date = 19 November 2007
| single 3 = [[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]
| single4 = [[Two for My Seconds]]
| single4date = 21 June 2008
| single 3 date = [[November 19]], [[2007]]
| single 4 = [[Two for My Seconds]]
| single 4 date = [[June 21]], [[2008]]
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}}
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| rev1 = ''[[Artrocker]]''
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[http://www.artrocker.com/node/1289 ''Artrocker'' review]</ref>
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| rev2 = ''[[The Fly (magazine)|The Fly]]''
| rev2Score = (4/5)<ref>The Fly review (March '08)</ref>
| rev3 = MusicOMH
| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicomh.com/albums/operator-please_0308.htm |title=MusicOHM review |publisher=Musicomh.com |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[NME]]''
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/operator-please/9550 |title=NME review |work=NME |location=UK |date=7 March 2008 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref>
| rev5 = Rockfeedback
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| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>[http://www.rockfeedback.com/article.asp?nObjectID=5505 Rockfeedback review]</ref>
| rev6 = Time Off
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| rev6Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110718230226/http://www.timeoff.com.au/index.php?area=Archive&pg=42&subarea=37&sel=7482&showcontent=7482 Time Off review]</ref>
}}

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'''''Yes Yes Vindictive''''' is the debut studio album from Australian [[indie rock]]/[[pop-punk]] band, [[Operator Please]]. It was released on 10 November 2007, and on 17 March 2008 in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] under [[Virgin Records|Virgin/EMI]]. The album features the singles "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]", "[[Get What You Want]]", "[[Leave It Alone (Operator Please song)|Leave It Alone]]" and "[[Two for My Seconds]]". The album was recorded in the Grove Studios on the New South Wales [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] with UK producer Simon Barnicott.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegrovestudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=32 |title=The Grove Studios Clients |publisher=Thegrovestudios.com |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> It debuted and peaked at No. 28 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Albums Chart]].


At the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2008]], the album was nominated for two awards; [[ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Album|Breakthrough Artist – Album]] and [[ARIA Award for Best Pop Release|Best Pop Release]].<ref name="ARIA2008">{{cite web| url = http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/year/2008| title = Winners by Year: 2008| publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)| access-date = 5 June 2012| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090813152819/http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-year.php?year=2008| archive-date = 13 August 2009| url-status = dead}}</ref>
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'''''Yes Yes Vindictive''''' is the debut studio album from [[Australian|Australia]] [[indie rock]]/[[pop punk]] band, [[Operator Please]]. It was released on [[10 November]], [[2007]], and on [[March 17]], [[2008]] in the UK under [[Virgin Records|Virgin/EMI]]. The album features the singles "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]", "[[Get What You Want]]" and "[[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]". The album was recorded in the Grove Studios on the New South Wales [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] with UK [[Record producer|producer]] Simon Barnicott<ref>[http://www.thegrovestudios.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=32 The Grove Studios Clients]</ref>. It debuted and peaked at #28 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Albums Chart]] before leaving the top 50 the next week. They have been writing their new album to come out late 2009 and the new single expected in June 2009


==Promotion and touring==
==Promotion and touring==
The album was released after the band had played some of the UK's biggest music festivals, including Leeds and Reading, which followed and Australian and New Zealand tours. Ashley McConnell said Operator Please were introduced to distortion pedals and synths during the making of the album.<ref>[http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whatson/gig/reviews/2007_10_31_1_operator_please.htm Our Brisbane Review]</ref>
The album was released after the band had played some of the UK's biggest music festivals, including Leeds and Reading, which followed and Australian and [[New Zealand]] tours. Ashley McConnell said Operator Please were introduced to distortion pedals and synths during the making of the album.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whatson/gig/reviews/2007_10_31_1_operator_please.htm |title=Our Brisbane Review |access-date=11 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411222902/http://www.ourbrisbane.com/whatson/gig/reviews/2007_10_31_1_operator_please.htm |archive-date=11 April 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Singles==
==Singles==
The lead single from the album was "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]", which was released in [[Australia]] on [[July 28]], [[2007]] as an [[Extended play|EP]]/[[Single (music)|single]]. It debuted at number 15 on the Australian [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]], before reaching its peak of 12. It has also received significant airplay throughout [[New Zealand]] and the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. The song won an ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Single in 2007. In the UK, the second single "[[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]" was released on [[November 19]], [[2007]].
The lead single from the album was "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]", which was released in Australia on 28 July 2007. It debuted at number 15 on the Australian [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]], before reaching its peak of 12. The song won the [[ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Single]] at the [[ARIA Music Awards of 2007]].


The second single "[[Get What You Want]]" was released on [[October 27]], [[2007]] in Australia and as the third single from the album in the UK on [[February 17]], [[2008]]. It debuted in Australia at number 40 before ascending to reach its peak of 27, after falling to 49 the previous week.<ref>[http://acharts.us/song/29114 Australian peak positions]</ref> It has yet to chart in the UK.
"[[Get What You Want]]" was released on 27 October 2007 as the second single. The song peaked at number 27 in Australia.


In Australia, the third single "[[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]" was released on [[February 25]], [[2008]]. It did not chart within the top 50, but peaked at number 62 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
"[[Leave It Alone (Operator Please song)|Leave It Alone]]" was released as the third single on 19 November 2007 in the UK and on 25 February 2008 in Australia. The song peaked at number 62 in Australia.


The album's fourth single, "[[Two for My Seconds]]", was released on [[June 21]], [[2008]]. It debuted at #93 on the ARIA Singles Chart on [[July 7]] based on downloads alone.
"[[Two for My Seconds]]", was released on 21 June 2008 as the fourth and final single. It debuted at No. 93 on the ARIA Singles Chart on 7 July based on downloads alone.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
===Australian Edition===
===Australian edition===
# "Zero! Zero!" – 3:06
# "Zero! Zero!" – 3:06
# "[[Get What You Want]]" - 3:49
# "[[Get What You Want]]" – 3:49
# "[[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]" - 3:38
# "[[Leave It Alone (Operator Please song)|Leave It Alone]]" – 3:38
# "Cringe" - 3:22
# "Cringe" – 3:22
# "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]" - 2:18
# "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]" – 2:18
# "[[Two for My Seconds]]" - 4:00
# "[[Two for My Seconds]]" – 4:00
# "6/8" - 3:30
# "6/8" – 3:30
# "Yes Yes" - 2:54
# "Yes Yes" – 2:54
# "Other Song" - 3:19
# "Other Song" – 3:19
# "Terminal Disease" - 1:56
# "Terminal Disease" – 1:56
# "Ghost" - 3:21
# "Ghost" – 3:21
# "Pantomime" - 4:28
# "Pantomime" – 4:28
# "Rocking Horse" <small>(Exclusive Australian physical album and internet download bonus track)</small> - 3:44
# "Rockinghorse" <small>(Australian physical album download bonus track)</small> – 3:44
# "One Yellow Button" <small>(Exclusive Australian iTunes bonus track)</small>
# "One Yellow Button" <small>(iTunes bonus track)</small>


===UK Edition===
===Japanese edition===
# "Zero Zero" - 3:06
# "[[Get What You Want]]" - 3:49
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# "[[Just a Song About Ping Pong]]" - 2:18
# "Cringe" - 3:22
# "[[Two for My Seconds]]" - 4:00
# "Terminal Disease" - 1:56
# "6/8" - 3:30
# "Yes Yes" - 2:54
# "Other Song" - 3:19
# "Ghost" - 3:21
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# "[[Leave It Alone (song)|Leave It Alone]]" - 3:38
# "Pantomime" - 4:28
# "Rocking Horse" <small>(UK iTunes bonus track)</small> - 3:44<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012IT0UA UK Edition]</ref>

===Japan Edition===
# "Zero Zero"
# "Zero Zero"
# "Get What You Want"
# "Get What You Want"
# "Just A Song About Ping Pong"
# "ピンポン!" (''Pinpon''; "Just a Song About Ping Pong")
# "Cringe"
# "Cringe"
# "Two For My Seconds"
# "Two for My Seconds"
# "Terminal Disease"
# "Terminal Disease"
# "6/8"
# "6/8"
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# "One Yellow Button"
# "One Yellow Button"
# "In Motion"
# "In Motion"
# "Leave It Alone [New Young Pony Club Remix]"
# "Leave It Alone" (New Young Pony Club Remix)
# "Leave It Alone [David E. Sugar Mix]"
# "Leave It Alone" (David E. Sugar Mix)
# "Just A Song About Ping Pong [Kissy Sell Out's White Stallion Radio Edit]"<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0015RAYMG]</ref>
# "ピンポン!" (''Pinpon''; "Just a Song About Ping Pong" Kissy Sell Out's White Stallion Radio Edit)
# "ピンポン!" (''Pinpon''; "Just a Song About Ping Pong" music video)<ref name="Japan Edition"/>

==Charts==
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! scope="col"|Chart (2007)
! scope="col"|Peak<br />position
|-
{{album chart|Australia|28|artist=Operator Please|album=Yes Yes Vindictive|rowheader=true|access-date=28 December 2012}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:39, 8 July 2024

Yes Yes Vindictive
Studio album by
Operator Please
ReleasedAustralia 10 November 2007
Germany 14 March 2008[1]
Japan 15 March 2008[2]
United Kingdom 17 March 2008[3]
Recorded2006–2007
GenreIndie rock, pop rock, dance-punk
Length39:41
LabelVirgin Records
ProducerSimon Barnicott
Operator Please chronology
Cement Cement
(2006) 		Yes Yes Vindictive
(2007) 		Gloves
(2010)
Singles from Yes Yes Vindictive
  1. "Just a Song About Ping Pong"
    Released: 28 July 2007
  2. "Get What You Want"
    Released: 27 October 2007
  3. "Leave It Alone"
    Released: 19 November 2007
  4. "Two for My Seconds"
    Released: 21 June 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Artrocker[4]
The Fly(4/5)[5]
MusicOMH[6]
NME[7]
Rockfeedback[8]
Time Off[9]

Yes Yes Vindictive is the debut studio album from Australian indie rock/pop-punk band, Operator Please. It was released on 10 November 2007, and on 17 March 2008 in the UK under Virgin/EMI. The album features the singles "Just a Song About Ping Pong", "Get What You Want", "Leave It Alone" and "Two for My Seconds". The album was recorded in the Grove Studios on the New South Wales Central Coast with UK producer Simon Barnicott.[10] It debuted and peaked at No. 28 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2008, the album was nominated for two awards; Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Pop Release.[11]

Promotion and touring

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The album was released after the band had played some of the UK's biggest music festivals, including Leeds and Reading, which followed and Australian and New Zealand tours. Ashley McConnell said Operator Please were introduced to distortion pedals and synths during the making of the album.[12]

Singles

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The lead single from the album was "Just a Song About Ping Pong", which was released in Australia on 28 July 2007. It debuted at number 15 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, before reaching its peak of 12. The song won the ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Single at the ARIA Music Awards of 2007.

"Get What You Want" was released on 27 October 2007 as the second single. The song peaked at number 27 in Australia.

"Leave It Alone" was released as the third single on 19 November 2007 in the UK and on 25 February 2008 in Australia. The song peaked at number 62 in Australia.

"Two for My Seconds", was released on 21 June 2008 as the fourth and final single. It debuted at No. 93 on the ARIA Singles Chart on 7 July based on downloads alone.

Track listing

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Australian edition

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  1. "Zero! Zero!" – 3:06
  2. "Get What You Want" – 3:49
  3. "Leave It Alone" – 3:38
  4. "Cringe" – 3:22
  5. "Just a Song About Ping Pong" – 2:18
  6. "Two for My Seconds" – 4:00
  7. "6/8" – 3:30
  8. "Yes Yes" – 2:54
  9. "Other Song" – 3:19
  10. "Terminal Disease" – 1:56
  11. "Ghost" – 3:21
  12. "Pantomime" – 4:28
  13. "Rockinghorse" (Australian physical album download bonus track) – 3:44
  14. "One Yellow Button" (iTunes bonus track)

Japanese edition

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  1. "Zero Zero"
  2. "Get What You Want"
  3. "ピンポン!" (Pinpon; "Just a Song About Ping Pong")
  4. "Cringe"
  5. "Two for My Seconds"
  6. "Terminal Disease"
  7. "6/8"
  8. "Yes Yes Vindictive"
  9. "Other Song"
  10. "Ghost"
  11. "Leave It Alone"
  12. "Pantomime"
  13. "Crash Tragic"
  14. "Icicle"
  15. "One Yellow Button"
  16. "In Motion"
  17. "Leave It Alone" (New Young Pony Club Remix)
  18. "Leave It Alone" (David E. Sugar Mix)
  19. "ピンポン!" (Pinpon; "Just a Song About Ping Pong" Kissy Sell Out's White Stallion Radio Edit)
  20. "ピンポン!" (Pinpon; "Just a Song About Ping Pong" music video)[2]

Charts

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Chart (2007) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[13] 28

References

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  1. ^ "Yes Yes Vindictive: Operator Please: Musik". Amazon.de. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Japan Edition". Tearbridge.com. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Play.com". Play.com. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  4. ^ Artrocker review
  5. ^ The Fly review (March '08)
  6. ^ "MusicOHM review". Musicomh.com. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  7. ^ "NME review". NME. UK. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  8. ^ Rockfeedback review
  9. ^ Time Off review
  10. ^ "The Grove Studios Clients". Thegrovestudios.com. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Winners by Year: 2008". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 13 August 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
  12. ^ "Our Brisbane Review". Archived from the original on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  13. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Operator Please – Yes Yes Vindictive". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
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