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Vampire Weekend [Explicit Lyrics]

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  • Audio CD (28 Jan 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: Xl
  • ASIN: B0010V4TZU
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 363 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Mansard Roof 2:07£0.79
Listen  2. Oxford Comma 3:15£0.79
Listen  3. A-Punk 2:17£0.79
Listen  4. Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa 3:34£0.79
Listen  5. M79 4:15£0.79
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Listen10. Walcott 3:41£0.79
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Who would have thought it? Nobody, that's who. The last time African music enjoyed any meaningful dalliance with the Western mainstream it was under Paul Simon's patronage with his peerless 1986 album Graceland. That's if you don't count Damon Albarn's extra curricular indulgences (which you don't). The last place we expected it to turn up again was from four New York kids who otherwise might have been found fiddling with their fringes in dorm rooms waiting for the Albert Hammond Jr. tour to hit town. Even by the obscure standards US indie has set itself over the last few years (see TV on the Radio and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) Vampire Weekend offer up a witch's brew of audacity. That alone would be sufficient to garner infamy and a rep for experimentation, but they also hang from this rebellion of form a stream of alt-tunefulness so efficient and unabashed it would make The Strokes' first album blush. Thus, the piping reggae organ and sun-kissed swagger of "Oxford Comma" is given a heartbeat by tight lo-fi garage drums and "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" lilts along with cheerful tribal rhythms and crisp African guitar, bound by ascending psychedelic vocals. And that's not to mention the mad strings that make listening to "M79" like watching Ski Sunday on hallucinogens. Their advanced rhythmical awareness even makes more standard indie rampages "I Stand Corrected" and "Walcott" less standard. Which is about the length of it; Vampire Weekend, making the standard much less standard. --James Berry


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After gaining exposure through word of mouth, internet blogs and US indie radio, New York based four piece Vampire Weekend release their self-titled debut for XL Records. Recordedat various locations including barns and friends apartmentsand produced by keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij, the band describe their sound as "Upper West Side Soweto" playing a unique mix of Strokes style New York indie rock mixed with African rhythms. The debut single 'Mansard Roof' is included.

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24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pop just got smart again - Rock just got fun again!, 25 Feb 2008
By Bernard Davis "Bernard Davis" (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
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OK. So I'm bored with the parade of safe singer songwriters and 60's style soulsters who are clogging up the charts, and Radiohead's latest doodlings are not making me feel any better.

But this is a breath of fresh air! Thank you Vampire Weekend!

Every so often there is a band with the breadth of vision to put a lorry load of influences into the blender and come up with something crisp and fresh.

Yes, there is Strokes style Noo-York Noo-Wave in here, African beats and Rythms, Classically influenced chamber pop, Barber Shop, and........ The sort of feast that pop groups served up between 1978 and 1984. But it is a lot more than the sum of it's influences - and Vampire Weekend show some great songwriting ability. And heck, it's just plain fun. This is going to get a lot of 40somethings putting their dancing shoes on again and getting on down to the likes of A-Pop which is pretty much 2Tone Ska revisited.

This is a college record and proud of it. It's a smart record and proud of it. It tosses words around with a gay abandon that reminds me of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

Best of all this is a Spring and Summer record with a mixture of New York and African sunlight oozing from it's grooves.

Pop just got smart again - Rock just got fun again!
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24 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Short, punchy and fun alt pop., 16 Jan 2008
By Mr. B. Morse (England) - See all my reviews
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The debut album from the (over) hyped NYC foursome is excellent power pop, with African Rhythms and happy jangly guitar. It's short, with lots of the songs barely cresting 3 minutes. But it makes up for it with huge fun hooks and lots of variety. It's a strong opening album from a band I hope survive the huge attention they are getting. The lyrics are at times high handed references to war and historical figures, but at their best are good stories and times socially relevant. Either way you slice it, it's the end of January and this CD will be making lots of year end "best of's". Purchase immediately, if not sooner.
Best tracks: A-Punk, Walcott, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa, The Kids Don't Stand A Chance
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best album of 2008!, 27 May 2009
By Dragonlord (Cornwall) - See all my reviews
Vampire Weekend have produced an excellent debut album and they deserve their chart success that they are having. Vampire Weekend have got their own sound which is always nice to hear and write very good songs such as Mansard Roof, Oxford and M79 being my favourites. This really is the best album of last year!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Vampire Weekend is an alternative music band. There music is soft, different, and really enjoyable (it is my favorite group). The vinyl version is not disappointing at all. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richard Francoise

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, but not for bimbos
This CD is full of sunshine and happiness - probably due to the African guitar sound. It seems lightweight but isn't quite. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. C. Bush

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the must have albulms of the year :)
fantastic tracks-modern day ska/indy vibe! perfect for chillin out to or alternatively to get the party started.Some very catchy tracks]-real feel good album highly recommended !!!
Published 5 months ago by Ms. F. E. Gibney

3.0 out of 5 stars Very bright and up-tempo
They rock out a lot for an indie pop band. I can't object to any of it, but I can't say I care much for it either. It's lacking a bit of true inspiration. Read more
Published 6 months ago by BS on parade

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Afrrican Reggae Pop!
This is my first ever Amazon review and I think it's a great album to break my cherry to. Vampire Weekend manage to make music that sounds so retro yet so fresh at the same time... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. C. Falcon

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Believe The Hype
This isn't really a review, it's more of a caution to those of you who are considering buying this album after reading other peoples gushing reviews. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Oxley

5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant amazing incredible
This is definetly one of the best albums of 2008 along with MGMT and is full of great songs that don't follow the well trodden path of alot of todays music. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mega munch

3.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent stuff but devoid of any soul...
This is an album that will have mass appeal on university campuses on both sides of the pond. It is direct, immediate and it is easy to imagine that they are a riot seen live... Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. L. Young

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the summer
Having never heard of Vampire Weekend, I bought this CD on the basis of Oxford Comma and a friend's recommendation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Not a Big Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery, just as described.
Nothing to say here, you order a CD, you get a Cd, just like from a high street store.
Published 9 months ago by Tim C

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