its no secret just how much i love VS, massive fan. each album has qualities that distinguish them strongly from the others, if i had to pick only one, it would actually be 8 arms, even though american thighs is the sentimental favourite. and with resolver, louise's lyrics are so slap bang angry. IV is the least "catchy".
may i just remind everyone of the awesome EP "blow it out your ass, its veruca salt."? it rocks and makes me wanna be 15 again so i can SHIMMER.
i adore the breeders and i do not feel that VS ever ripped them off. its a different sound.