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Summary: Marvellous...
Comment: Truly an excellent and exciting record. It seemed worth adding a comment just to say that the
much-hyped African graceland influence of this band is somewhat over-emphasised. True, on one or
two tracks, it's very obvious and a key part of the sound (Cape Cod). But to be honest, it's a bit
of a red herring. For the most part, this is a quirky melodic original and catchy pop album
brimming with ideas (how about a comparison of early Police meets the more commercial side of
Pavement?). Perhaps some of the negative reactions are because this band really is hard to
categorise - so inevitably, people may feel let down if it's not what they expected.

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Summary: A Refreshing Blend of Music
Comment: I had never heard of Vampire Weekend until I heard my daughter playing the LP of the same title.
Always on the look out for interesting music and bands that try to do something new, I was
immediately attracted to what I was hearing. She went on to tell me that the group is an Indie rock
band from New York city. Vampire weekend is an exciting debut LP by a four-piece band whom I
believe burst on the scene in 2006.

Whatever the music is called, what I find
interesting in Vampire Weekend is that they produce an exciting and to some extent refreshing blend
of rock, punk, and African sounds and rhythms. Every now and again it is good to hear a band
producing and performing pop music that tries to do something different other than the usual bash of
guitars and screams into a micro phone that we get from many an over rated pop band.
/>The music is very energetic it makes you want to get up, jump up and dance. The lead vocals by
Ezra Koenig are quirky but at the same time edearing. Vampire Weekend play a broad range of
instruments from the expected guitars to harpsicord. They write their own lyrics and had a hand in
the production and string arrangements. Listen to the track M79 and you soon realise that the blend
of rock and classical sounds renders this band as a huge talent among mediocrity.

It's
a pleasure to hear a new band producng something new. In my view Vampire Weekend has also achieved
a rare feat in that I believe the LP appeals to a wide age range. This is a very good debut LP: buy
it and I am sure like me you will enjoy it.

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Summary: Supprisingly relaxing
Comment: This album turned out to be an unexpected hit for me, because I don't usually like short songs. It's
a perfect soundtrack for a Summer that were just not having at the moment. You can imagine playing
vollyball at he beach to some of these songs. It lasts a grand total of 34 mins which is fairly
short really (all though there is a clic album that lasts 29 mins).
'Mansard roof' is probaly
the best song on the album, but 'Walcott' and 'A-Punk' are not far behind. If you want an album with
clever lyrics and intrecant music then isn't probly not for you. But it's got a very destinct style
and a cheeky edge.
Best songs: Mansard roof, Walcott, A-Punk and Bryn
Worst song: Kid's
don't stand a chance
Oh and by the way there not screamo like there name sujests

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Summary: OVER HYPED!
Comment: I was expecting so much more from this band, after all the exposure they have had on radio one.I
even went to see them live and was unimpressed.

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Summary: There is such a thing as TOO quirky, you know
Comment: I want to like Vampire Weekend. I really do. They deserve kudos for keeping their songs short, fun
and catchy, while bringing Soweto-style rhythms to the masses for the first time since Graceland.
Fun little melodies bounce along as if their only purpose is to make you happy, and singer Ezra
Koenig yaps his vocals like a playful puppy, eager for a biscuit. So far, so endearing. But there is
something of a feeling of look-at-me smart-arsedness about it all that threatens to undo their good
work at times. Recent single Oxford Comma is an example - a song that seems to bemoan grammatical
fascism and an obsession with correct spelling. I mean, eh? Someone is wearing their clever
trousers. Catchy tune, though.

But while there are other disappointing moments - Cape
Cod Kwassa Kwassa starts off giving the impression that it's going to be better than it turns out,
while One (Blake's Got A New Face) is just plain ruddy irritating - there are a lot of good moments
too. Opener Mansard Roof is a short but pleasing way to get the ball rolling, and stays in the head
much longer than its 2 minute running time; A-Punk will get fans of late 70s 2-Tone feeling
nostalgic; while my personal favourite M79 is a delight, starting with a bright little harpsichord
intro (yes, a harpsichord) and featuring a string section jaunty enough to bring the sun out. />
I get a distinct feeling there is a very good album in this band. This just isn't yet quite
it.

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