Only God Was Above Us
by Vampire Weekend
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This album has been added to 13 private lists and 27 public lists:
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2024
JamesThis is Vampire Weekend at their messiest and most ambitious in years. The album pulls together art-rock, baroque pop, noisy collage, and classic songwriting into something surprisingly emotional and dense. Ezra Koenig’s writing feels less detached and hyper-verbal than in the past, focusing more openly on aging, history, and urban unease. “Capricorn” and “Mary Boone” balance melodic beauty with sonic clutter in fascinating ways. The production constantly threatens to overflow, which gives the album nervous energy. It sounds like a band deliberately resisting smoothness and polish.
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Makes Me Feel A Way
Taylerrecommended the summer i moved out of the city and rings of nyc to the heart. so many funky instruments that are so fun
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2026 Album's of the Week !!
HannahAlbum #5 2/2
Top 3 Songs:- The Surfer
- Gen X Cops
- Classical
First time switching albums with Aggieeeee. The vibe of this album was not what I was expecting but very cutsie very happy. I've never heard of Vampire Weekend so very excited to listen to the rest of their discography. Least favorite is Mary Boone lowkey reminds me of Mrs. Boone from 7th grade girl fuck you for taking my umbrella.
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My favorites of 2025 (that didn't come out in 2025)!
AutumnsMusicOnly God Was Above Us was the album that turned my like of Vampire Weekend into love - for my money, this is one-upping Modern Vampires of the City in every way. The production is far more experimental, the songwriting is stunning, the instrumentals consistently blow me away, it's just amazing. And that's saying a lot considering that album also made this list! The string flourishes at the end of Ice Cream Piano, that show-stopping Sax solo in the backhalf of Classical, the chorus of Capricorn that becomes progressively more abrasive and noisy with huge synth swells, basically everything about The Surfer (those horn embellishments, oh MAN), I could go on and on. Incredible record.
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Wall list
GregorClassical, Connect's piano. Randomly came up on my radar because i liked oxford comma and boy was it good.
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Listening Log (2025)
PaoloMissed this one last year, looping it now
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2025
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Best, Favorite, & Most Interesting Albums Of 2024
Mark- Genre: Indie Rock, Chamber Pop, Neo-psychedelia.
- Influenced by: Talking Heads, The Beatles, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Brian Eno.
- Similar artists: Arcade Fire, Grizzly Bear, The National, Fleet Foxes, The Antlers.
- About this album: "Only God Was Above Us" is Vampire Weekend's fifth studio album, exploring darker themes and incorporating elements of electronic music, jazz, and world music. Koenig's lyrics delve into anxiety, social commentary, and the complexities of modern life.
- Metacritic Score: 88 (universal acclaim).
- Grammy Nominations: None, despite strong expectations that it would be nominated in multiple categories.
- Song To Sample: "Classical," a complex and dynamic track that showcases the band's intricate musicianship.
- Trivia Bonus: "Only God Was Above Us" features collaborations with Danielle Haim and Steve Lacy.
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A Break From My Playlists
Josh DSome tracks on here I liked, but ultimately not my jam. A little too chaotic for me in parts.
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2024 Shows/Concerts/Musicals
Ava Hess7/30/24 - Vampire Weekend at The Armory! Super cool to see lots of songs I kinda grew up with live. Also my first time at The Armory! Loved it!!
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Luistert naar ... 🎧
DiederikDirect tickets 🎫 gekocht voor concert.
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2024 Listens
BarryI like. The whole family is going to a concert in July. This album should fit in nicely with the set.
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jzfski 💭🇺🇸
Indie Rock, Chamber Pop, Baroque Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Noise Pop, Art Pop, Progressive Pop
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Best of 2024
Jason DettbarnTheir fifth album is a return to the form of their earlier works, but through the lens of an older/more mature and better (technically) group of musicians. You’ll hear the bass flourishes, the pianos, the familiar drum patterns, and the catchy guitar leads you enjoyed on those early records. But you’ll also hear more orchestral elements, string & horn sections, and jazzy instrumental freak outs that come from more confident songwriters.
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