I think I better start with an explanation first of all; I haven’t heard their first album, so I’m basically listening through this album like a blind bat. I’ve heard some of their songs, in fact I have a love/hate relationship with A-punk, so I decided I should at least give this album a listen to first before I make my mind up about Vampire Weekend.
I’m pleasantly surprised to be honest. It’s a nice listen throughout. ‘Horchata’ opens the album with enthusiasm., and that youthful sound doesn’t stop. I love how they sampled M.I.A.’s ‘Hussle’ on ‘Diplomat’s Son’, the album’s longest track breaking the 6 minute barrier, it could also be an indicator to their future sound.
Clocking in at 36:40, it’s a short album, and even though it’s a fun album, I can’t see myself listening to this all the time. It’s full of quirky indie pop tracks without too much variation on offer. ‘Taxi Cab’ breaks the run of fast and catchy songs with a more slower and mellow approach, and the piano melody is beautiful in this track. ‘Cousins’ is typically catchy as well, but for me the letdown is the closer; ‘I Think
Overall, I’d say I like Vampire Weekend after this album, but I’m not exactly a fan. There’s so much indie pop I can take. It’s good though, just that once you’ve heard one song; you’ve more or less heard everything on the album.
Rating: 3.5/5
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