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Vampire Weekend is the debut album by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend, released January 2008 on XL Recordings. The album was produced by band member Rostam Batmanglij, with mixing assistance from Jeff Curtin and Shane Stoneback. In the United States, the album sold over 27,000 copies in the first week of its release, debuting at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and as of 20 January 2010, has sold nearly half a million copies. In the album's 11th week in the UK chart, it peaked at number 15. The album also reached number 37 in Australia. The album's distinctive cover photo is a Polaroid picture from one of their early shows in Columbia University. The first single, "Mansard Roof", was released on October 28, 2007. The second single, "A-Punk", was released in early 2008. The album was ranked as the 5th best album of 2008 by Time, the 56th Best Album of the Decade by Rolling Stone and 51st on Pitchfork's list of the Top 200 Albums of the 2000s. Recording History The album was recorded in a variety of environments including; a basement where there was "a good set up for recording drums"; a barn; the apartments of two band members and Tree Fort studio in Brooklyn. The locations bore an effect on the sound that was produced, demonstrated by a session recorded early in 2007 at a barn, which resulted in "really echoey drums". In October 2007, the lead singer Ezra Koenig, said that the band had "some of the tracks for a long time", so they were aware of how the album would sound but that it was "just a matter of tightening it up and remixing it a little". Koenig also said that the band was "really excited" and "psyched" about two songs in particular, which were recorded around September 2007, called "I Stand Corrected" and "M79". Track Listing 1. Mansard Roof – 2:07 2. Oxford Comma – 3:15 3. A-Punk – 2:17 4. Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa – 3:34 5. M79 – 4:15 6. Campus – 2:56 7. Bryn – 2:13 8. One (Blake's Got a New Face) – 3:13 9. I Stand Corrected – 2:39 10. Walcott – 3:41 11. The Kids Don't Stand a Chance – 4:03

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NoSong TitleTime
1.Mansard Roof 2:07
2.Oxford Comma 3:15
3.A-Punk 2:17
4.Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa 3:34
5.M79 4:15
6.Campus 2:56
7.Bryn 2:13
8.One (Blake's Got A New Face) 3:13
9.I Stand Corrected 2:39
10.Walcott 3:41
11.The Kids Don't Stand A Chance 4:03

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- Can’t Get Enough

Vampire Weekend is a great band and this album has many of my favorites. A-Punk brings me back to when I was a teenager for some reason it makes me think of high school. Everything else is what i listen to when I’m in that chillaxed mood🤙 Can’t wait for album # 4, keep it up vampire Weekend.

- VAMPIRE WEEKEND

I absolutely love this band...they are amazing and have the greatest sound! LOVE THEM!! My favorite songs are Walcott & Campus.

- Unique and AWESOME music!!!

This stuff is better than anything released since 2008. Their music is so unique and individual and there's nothing else like it! That's why I love it!!!! Buy this album trust me IT IS WORTH THE MONEY!!!

- long overdue analysis of this fantabulous album

My favorite thing about this album is the recurrance of strings and complex bass lines. It's such a unique and endearing album. 1. mansard roof 10/10- super catchy, love the percussion and the riff after the chorus. makes me want to go surfing.... 2. oxford comma 8/10. , this song is just witty as heck. however, it's not the catchiest on the album. 3. A-Punk 7.5 Decent song, but I don't get the hype. 4. cape cod kwassa kwassa 8.5/10. very nice song in the same vein as Mansard Roof. Really chill vibe, but Ezra's voice can be annoying in the chorus. 5. M79 10/10. Just listen to the song. Now. Why aren't you listening? GO DO IT NOW. I demand you. 6. campus 10/10. clever lyrics, great bassline. Pretty relatable as compared to some of their other songs. 7. Bryn 7.5/10. nothing special, a bit short, but nice nonetheless 8- Blake's got a new face 8/10 this song has kinda grown on me....the last line had me in stitches the first time I heard it. Worth a few listens. 9. i stand corrected 9/10 is it just me or does Ezra sound British in this song???? lol 10. walcott 910. The steel drums are fantastic as is the cello, just paints a really vivid image in the mind. 11. the kids don't stand a chance 8.5/10. also grew on me although I originally wasn't a fan; quite a funny song with lyrics like "shiny, shiny cuff links" and "murdering the plants" I have been putting off reviewing this for a while and I am going to reiterate that this is a fantastic album and I have liked it for a while now. If you have not yet listened to these vampires DO IT!

- Simply awful

I'd rather listen to a band comprised of armpit farts and kazoos.

- Campus yasss

Best song 100%

- Love love love the album! Fantastic!

fantastic! 👍

- Ugh...Boring, Light Music

These songs are VERY BORING. It's too light and soft. Vampire Weekend needs more electric guitars, louder percussion, a thundering bass, and a great vocalist. Or, if they really want to go for that New Wave, Police sort-of thing, they need a weird sounding keyboard or two and a decent guitarist that doesn't necessarily have loud, distorted solos. This music is just TOO DULL AND LIGHT. If you're looking for a light, popish lounge band, these are the guys for you. If you're looking for anything else... just move on.

- Excellent

Great album!

- love

best

- A+++++++++

I love this band! Needless to say, I also love this album. :-) Their songs are way better than any Top 40 crap.

- Yes

Nuff said

- Solid Album

Solid Album.

- ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

Campus still be a bop ᕕ(UwU)ᕗ♫♪ -ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

- 10/10

This is a simply brilliant and amazing album! Key Tracks: A-Punk, The Kids Don't Stand a Chance, and Oxford Comma

- Love every single song

I like oxford comma, a-punk, bryn, Walcott... You know what, I love every single one of their songs. Extremely great album.

- Not a bad one in the bunch

I can't find a song by Vampire Weekend that I don't like, they just have this addictive and almost soothing sound...I love it!

- 👍

A friend recommended me to listen to their album, and I must say; I really enjoyed it. They're so unique from whats mainstream right now.

- Best song on the album

Campus

- AMAZE-BALLS

I wish Vampire Weekend had more followers because there sound is so awesome and wicked unique

- Genius

I can listen to this album all the way through and can't find any weak points. The way this band intertwines indie rock with African and Indian beats is truly amazing. Tracks like "a-punk" and "Oxford comma" are very catchy with lyrics and wordplay that draw you in and keep you satisfied. Although underrated, I truly believe "the kids don't stand a chance" is the best song on the album. The combination of melody and lyrics with the music is genius. Although their new album is more mature and has a more distinct sound, it will never surpass the debut album of one of the best bands of our time.

- why isn't it labelled explicit?

just wondering why "walcott" isn't labelled "explicit"? i would not have purchased the song had i known it dropped the f-bomb twice ...disappointing.

- Absolutely Perfect

I first heard the song Oxford Comma and i was hooked instantly. The simplicity yet perfecting of this band makes it such a joy to listen to. I can't get enough and this album is a must have, especially if you're planning to drive to the beach soon

- Simply Amazing

Honestly one of the few albums I can listen to all the way through, without skipping tracks. This album is perfect for basically everything: jogging/running, studying, relaxing, etc. I love it. Plus, VW is even better live! What you hear on the album is what you hear in concert! Favorite songs off this album are: campus, M79, Oxford comma, and mansard roof.

- Such a wonderful album.

I've actually had this album for the longest time but I've just never written a review haha. But Vampire Weekend just sounds so unique compared to the other music out there today, while at the same time staying modern. This album and Contra are wonderful. If I had to pick a favorite song, it would be Mansard Roof. It reminds me of sitting on the beach in Nantucket. And I love it!

- Love The Kids Don't Stand a Chance

We had to sing this song in music class, and I really liked it

- Simply perfect

Fell in love the first time I heard this album 5 years ago. VW doesn't "need" anything extra at all (cough cough more electric guitars, louder percussion, thundering bass, or a great vocalist). Ezra is an amazing vocalist and one of my favorites. If they had any of the other things, they'd sound just like any other washed up "indie" band. Their sound is unique and that's that the music scene needs. If only they toured a bit more, my life would be perfect!! If you don't have a hard copy of this CD, go get it as well!

- Beautiful, beautiful music

Wonderful group. Awesome, spicy music.

- The f bomb?

The f bomb? What are you 12? This is art, not gangsta rap. No explicit warning is required.

- Amazing

This is a perfect record get it!

- Enjoy able

I find vampire weekend vary skilled I give them 10 out 10. I formed my on opinion now form yours.

- Love it

One of my favorite albums of all time. I love this band.

- SOOOO GOOD

I luv it

- Amazing

Th best songs of the album include 1:Cape cod kwassa kwassa 2:Oxford comma 3:A-Punk

- It's pretty good

It's pretty good the guy has a good voice but needs something different

- CAMPUS, my goodness.

Campus is probably the most amazing song I've heard. Seriously. I don't know why, but I can keep the song on repeat for hours. Vampire Weekend, you guys are BEAST.

- Great

Love this album.

- Best album of 2010...2011...and 2012

No joke this album doesn't disappoint...this is vampire weekend's best cd since it's the most recent;only thing that can tip it is a new album by them...California English only makes so much more sense when you hear part 2 and horchata and diplomats son are way too advance for our times

- VW

One of the best albums.

- Awesome!!

Okay, so I wanted to write the best songs on the album in this review so people get an idea of what songs are good, but guess what? THEY'RE ALL AMAZING! So ba-humbug, I can't give you the best songs. JUST BUY THE WHOLE ALBUM, PEOPLES! 😄 🎤

- still fantastic, as always.

vampire weekend is great, was great, and will forever be fantastic. they sound awesome live too!

- A! A! A! PLUS!

from the lyrics to the riffs, this album sticks

- Crazy

It's crazy his much I love this album. Every song. Except one and the worst I can say about it is that I like it a lot.

- Omg

Amazing you better buy this

- Love it!

Just started listening to these guys and their great. Different kinda sound. Very upbeat.

- A awesome band

Dude if your not going to say anything good about an original band then don't say/text anything at all you probably can't even do any better then them

- Their best

After 3 albums, this remains their best work. They are less wacked out for many of these songs than they are on Contra.The reviewier is correct, the first 4 songs are the standouts. Bryn and New Face are easily the worst and the rest are sorta in the middle. Each album has one true hit. Oxford Comma rocks and is possibly my favorite VW song. They're near great when they're good, but they are awful when they are bad. It's either near the bullseye, or not even hitting the target. Most of these songs are catchy and fun. Though most barely make sense and are patent attempts to sound inteligent and witty, they're still catchy despite being unintelligible. This band makes the psuedo intellectuals swoon.

- Best album

Never gets old. Has a great sound. It's a classic album. Still listening to it in 2016 gets you in the mood for summer and the beach

- Amazing

I stumbled upon this a year ago and i still cant get enough of this and contra! looking forward to the new album modern vampires of the city!

- I stand corrected

At first I thought this band's music was stupid, then I just kinda grew on me. Love this album!

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Vampire Weekend Wiki

Vampire Weekend is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2006 and currently signed to Columbia Records. The band was formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig, multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij, drummer Chris Tomson, and bassist Chris Baio. Batmanglij departed the group in early 2016. The band's first album, Vampire Weekend (2008), incorporated elements of indie pop, Afropop, and chamber music. Featuring charting singles "A-Punk" and "Oxford Comma", it has been hailed as one of the greatest debut albums. Their following album, Contra (2010), was similarly acclaimed and garnered strong commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, and featuring well-received singles including "Holiday". Their subsequent studio albums Modern Vampires of the City (2013) and Father of the Bride (2019) continued the band's success, with each album receiving widespread critical acclaim, topping US charts and winning the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in their respective years.

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