Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend on Album Whale

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Denimface
Another fun pop album that I'd say is just a good listen. It has a lot of iconic songs and is a really good introduction to the fun sounds that Vampire Weekend have.

Personal Highlights:
- Oxford Comma
- Campus
- Mansard Roof
- A-Punk
- M79
2008

James

The album arrived with a lightness and precision that immediately separated it from much of late-2000s indie rock. Afro-pop rhythms, chamber-pop arrangements, and sharply detailed songwriting give tracks like “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” and “Oxford Comma” enormous replay value. Ezra Koenig writes about privilege, anxiety, travel, and youth with enough humor and self-awareness to keep the songs emotionally alive. The record feels meticulously crafted without losing spontaneity.
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Rob Ryan

This was an extremely formative album for me in my late teens going into college. I discovered Vampire Weekend via the old iTunes interface and thought I was the absolute coolest freshman year. I knew cool hip new music!
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Dana Weitzenberg

Goes with: Oxford Comma, Cape Cod Cooler
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