Waiting for the Weekend: The United Artists & Liberty Records Recordings

The Vapors

Waiting for the Weekend: The United Artists & Liberty Records Recordings

RELEASED: August 13, 2021
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Spring Collection 2:53 2. Turning Japanese 3:44 3. Cold War 3:57 4. America 2:23 5. Trains 3:25 6. Bunkers 3:54 7. News at Ten 3:17 8. Somehow 3:33 9. Sixty Second Interval 3:51 10. Waiting for the Weekend 3:07 11. Letter From Hiro 6:22 12. Prisoners 2:54 13. Sunstroke 1:57 14. Here Comes the Judge (live) 6:35 15. News at Ten (single version) 3:22 16. Wasted 2:49 17. Talk Talk 3:56 18. Waiting for the Weekend (single version) 3:03 19. Billy 5:59 20. Turning Japanese (edit) 3:24 21. Move (demo) 2:49
Historical Archive
Waiting for the Weekend: The United Artists & Liberty Records Recordings showcases The Vapors' distinctive blend of power pop and new wave, characterized by catchy hooks and energetic guitar riffs. The album includes notable tracks that highlight the band's lyrical wit and melodic sensibility, establishing them as a significant act in the early 80s music scene. Despite their brief commercial peak, The Vapors have maintained a cult following, influencing numerous artists in the genre.