Forget all the hype you heard or read about and try to forget that Radio 1 is trying their hardest to over play ‘Oxford Comma’ as much as humanly possible. Vampire Weekend has one of the most unique sounds of 2008 and for that you should definitely appreciate this album. To anyone who likes music if you’ve not listened to this album then it would definitely be a crime. Considering we are half-way through July everyday should be a lovely sunny day and what’s better than enjoying the sun and listened to Vampire Weekend whilst enjoying some ice cold pimms. Nothing beats that.
Having first witnessed Vampire Weekend back in October in a tiny, tiny, tiny venue which was packed out by celebrities, music journalists and record labels. There was a lot of pressure on Vampire Weekend that night at The Social but did they let it get to them? No fucking way. That night I said on the way home that 2008 would be a very big year for Vampire Weekend and so far it’s proving to be correct. They are the band to go and see at the festivals, they have the perfect summer / festival sound which you can definitely hear on the album.
Every single song on the album could be just as much as a hit single as the other. ‘A-Punk’ is one of the singles and is accompanied by an incredible music video and newest video ‘Oxford Comma’ is as good if not better. Is there anything that this band can do wrong? It seems not. The album is packed with fantastic songs, ‘Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa’, ‘Campus’ and ‘Bryn’ immediately coming to mind.
Then there is of course ‘One (Blake’s Got A New Face)’ which is one of the best live songs I’ve witnessed. Lead singer Ezra Koenig charms the crowd and manages to get the fans sing back the lyrics to the chorus tremendously. Newer songs ‘M79’ and ‘I Stand Corrected’ fit nicely onto the album and the latter remains my favourite song on the album. ‘Walcott’ and ‘The Kids Don’t Stand A Chance’ end the album perfectly, and give you an enormous sense of summer. This album comes with the highest recommendation from me to anyone who loves music.
9.5/10
Having first witnessed Vampire Weekend back in October in a tiny, tiny, tiny venue which was packed out by celebrities, music journalists and record labels. There was a lot of pressure on Vampire Weekend that night at The Social but did they let it get to them? No fucking way. That night I said on the way home that 2008 would be a very big year for Vampire Weekend and so far it’s proving to be correct. They are the band to go and see at the festivals, they have the perfect summer / festival sound which you can definitely hear on the album.
Every single song on the album could be just as much as a hit single as the other. ‘A-Punk’ is one of the singles and is accompanied by an incredible music video and newest video ‘Oxford Comma’ is as good if not better. Is there anything that this band can do wrong? It seems not. The album is packed with fantastic songs, ‘Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa’, ‘Campus’ and ‘Bryn’ immediately coming to mind.
Then there is of course ‘One (Blake’s Got A New Face)’ which is one of the best live songs I’ve witnessed. Lead singer Ezra Koenig charms the crowd and manages to get the fans sing back the lyrics to the chorus tremendously. Newer songs ‘M79’ and ‘I Stand Corrected’ fit nicely onto the album and the latter remains my favourite song on the album. ‘Walcott’ and ‘The Kids Don’t Stand A Chance’ end the album perfectly, and give you an enormous sense of summer. This album comes with the highest recommendation from me to anyone who loves music.
9.5/10
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