The hype around this band is INSANE! Everyone loves them…so that means I have to hate them, right? Wrong.
Trust me, I wanted to write snarky comments about this band…but I can’t. Vampire Weekend is to indie music writers what Barack Obama is to the television media. “Are you comfortable, Vampire Weekend? Could you use another pillow, Vampire Weekend? Because, it’s really no trouble at all. Are you sure that you are comfortable, Vampire Weekend?” And as much as I may hate to admit it, VW’s debut disc has justifiably earned the fawning of rock writers everywhere.
The best description VW’s sound that I’ve heard is “Nintendo Punk.” The foursome met while attending Columbia, so obviously these kids aren't tossing out a hardcore vibe. VW is one part Clash-esque punk, thrown in with some of Paul Simon’s Graceland, sprinkled with skankable upbeats and skats, and all bound together with witty writing. The sound translates to a well produced disc that is really good from start to finish. 12 out of 12 tracks on this disc are not just good…but really good. Seriously, I can’t think of time that I liked every single song on a cd.
They are far and away the best release of 2008 so far...by a mile. I know I tend to like most everything I buy…then again why would I buy if I didn’t already at least like it…but this disc is seriously really good. Just suck it up and buy it.
I would normally give you a couple of standout tracks from the disc to really focus in on, but I really can’t narrow it down to just a couple. Instead, I’ll give you my favorite chorus of the disc…
1:28 into “Oxford Comma”
Why would you lie about how much coal you have?
Why would you lie about something dumb like that?
Why would you lie about anything at all?
First the window, then it’s to the wall.
Lil’ John, he always tells the truth.
In summary: weapons grade, indie music cock-fight, this stuff is good, I’m Jackie Moon; illegal.
MP3: Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma (highly rec'd)
MP3: Vampire Weekend – A Punk (highly rec'd)
MP3: Vampire Weekend - Campus
2 comments:
Dude, I'm a convert! These guys seriously rock. I'll be going to Itunes tonight.
Upon your recommendation I shall purchase it. Plus about 15 seconds into "A Punk," I said I'm really going to like this song. I did.
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