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Vampire Weekend

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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
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  • Original Release Date: 27 Jan 2008
  • Format - Music: MP3
  • Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars You'll like it! 30 Jan 2009
By Peej
Format:Audio CD
One of the odd things about trying to describe New York's Vampire Weekend, isn't who has influenced them the most, but the sheer diversity of the various influences. The African rhythms on their 2008 debut album smack of Zimbabwe's Bhundu Boys or The Four Brothers; while lead vocalist Ezra Koenig's delivery reminds of Sting from The Police's 'Regatta de Blanc' period. However, there's a touch of Broadway show tunes in there, some baroque quartet and even some Brandenburg Concerto Bach. Whatever the influences, the Noo Yawk proto-punk style has been completely re-imagined with ambiguous lyrics about delightfully esoteric subjects. Most of the references are so obscure you are left scratching your head wondering what it could all mean, so it's best to just let the whole wash over you and enjoy the quirky pop sensibilities and addictive tunes.

Seriously, there's nothing not to like here!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Quality pop 15 May 2008
By J. Charlesworth VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
I must be getting old because I bought this after reading a review in the Grauniad!!! But no regrets here- it's fun, quirky pop that put me in a spring mood, probably because of the reggae/Afro rhythms that permeate the tracks. The most obvious comparison that sprang to mind for me was actually with the Beatles because, like a Beatles album, the tracks are all a bit original and eccentric.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, snappy, witty, happy 3 Jan 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I caught onto Vampire Weekend a little late, thanks to an Amazon reccomendation. Very glad I got there in the end! This is a very, very good CD that makes it into the 5 star rating thanks to the strength of the best of the songs, rather than the entire body of work which would Vampire Weekendstill have got it a 4. First couple of plays I wasted time playing 'spot the influence'. That was untimately futile as, other than the obvious Paul Simon Graceland influence on a couple of tracks, these songs are very good in their own right. What does the inspiration matter as long as the songs are INSPIRED? I read a press review comparing them to Madness which I consider to be VERY misleading. The Mads are a kind of musical comedy act, while these guys have a sense of humour but are seriously good. Favourite tracks are 'Oxford Comma', 'Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa', 'One' (Blake's got a new face)and 'Walcott'.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pedido:
El pedido ha llegado en general bien, todo a su tiempo y en buen estado, ningún problema, gracias. Ciao saludos
Published 27 days ago by leo
5.0 out of 5 stars Love music
Love the whole album, even though there are a couple of songs I only listen to occasionally, it is a great album and would reccommend this album to anyone, however this is just my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mikethemoose
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
Great album!!
Must have album, full of tunes that stick in your mind and has a great feel to it overall
Published 2 months ago by DisneyGal
5.0 out of 5 stars I love you!
From the very first moment your lyrics kissed my ears ... its been sunshine & tears
To Vampire I salute for you for sharing your treasures ... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mills
5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Album
I had heard 1 song on the radio and it picked me up so much, I had to buy the album. Such a great band. Would recommend to everyone!
Published 12 months ago by DannyP
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas request
Another one for our daughters collection who having received it has confirmed that it is exactly what the doctor ordered - me I've no idea!!
Published 15 months ago by Mr. PE Scrivens
4.0 out of 5 stars Word of warning
Really liked this CD, something a bit more quirky than usual but is definitely not going to be to everyones taste. Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by Stef1978
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS GENERATION'S TALKING HEADS?
Upon my first encounter to Vampire Weekend (on Jools Holland, sometime in 2008) I dismissed them. Why? Read more
Published on 17 April 2011 by Creese
1.0 out of 5 stars IndigoStarFish
Is this just a pirated copy, it looks like it's been put together by a child. Terrible product, dissapointed. No wonder it was a fiver.
Published on 23 Dec 2010 by Mr. G. A. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, full of summer tunes
Great CD, full of summer tunes.

Worth having in your CD collection.
Published on 14 July 2010 by vixenbees
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