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Vampire Weekend

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Ok, this might be a new one. Take one part chamber pop (violins, harpsichord, polyphonic arrangements), a dash of ‘80s new-wave/reggae beats (The Police, Talking Heads, English Beat), and the twinkle and pop of African hi-life guitars and drumming. the result is a band who is gleefully making distinctive-sounding pop music with clever lyrics, the pulse of which happens to come from a few global sources near and dear to the musicians’ hearts. Why not take Afro-pop and reggae and blend it with white boy dance pop? David Bryne doesn’t own the patent!  “Mansard Roof,” “Oxford Comma,” “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa,” and “A-Punk” are standouts, bubbly and playful and irresistibly twitchy. Others, such as “I Stand Corrected” and “Campus,” are a bit more restrained, and feel more mature and original. Vampire Weekend built up a buzz on the internet before releasing this debut collection, and now must live up to the scrutiny that inevitably follows the build-up. While backlash is always part of the process, this release should hold up just fine.

Customer Reviews

I can't breathe ....

I'm smiling so much. This album is so good, it makes me want to reconsider all the other albums I've ranked a 5. I really mean it this time. Vampire Weekend is for anyone in need of a pick-up of any kind ... and for those who don't, it's a huge reminder of why it's so good to be happy.

You heard about them months ago for a reason...

It's light and luscious. It's catchy and complex. If you don't enjoy it, you're probably just a little dead on the inside... break out and bop hop and groove to the rhythm. It's money well spent -- or if you're still not sure, check out the EP first. Ladies of Cambridge is worth it too.

Great new NY sound

To me, Vampire Weekend is best described as a mix of The Shins and Bedouin Soundclash, with perhaps a touch of Modest Mouse at some points in the vocals. Very influenced by African guitar. Definitely a unique sound.

Biography

Formed: NY

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Describing their sound as "Upper West Side Soweto," New York City's Vampire Weekend mix preppy, well-read indie rock with joyful, Afro-pop-inspired melodies and rhythms. Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio, Rostam Batmanglij, and Chris Tomson formed the band early in 2006, when they were finishing up their studies at Columbia University. Taking their name from a movie Koenig made during his freshman year, the band started out by playing gigs at the university's literary societies and at parties. Word spread...
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