Is there really even any need to discuss the amazingness that takes form in Indie band Vampire Weekend? Well, even though I can not properly speak for every other fan, I can personally say that yes, there is a need to talk about said amazingness. The boys formed while obtaining their undergraduate degrees at Columbia University and are sure to break the stereotype of the usual "MTV Featured Artist Of The Week". With Ezra Koenig on vocals/lead guitar, Chis Baio on bass, Rostam "Batman!" Batmanglij on keyboard, and Chris Tomson on drums, your ears are forced to soar on a relaxing Indie wave of goodness. With standout tracks like "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa," (which Rolling Stone proclaimed #67 on the list of best songs of '07) "I Stand Corrected," "Oxford Comma," and "The Kids Don't Stand A Chance," on the record, the sing-along-ability level is set insanely high. Yet with other songs like "Walcott" and "A-Punk" -that contain guitar riffs that are sure to remain stuck in the back of a listener's mind for days at a time- the talent and knack for simple yet (gasp!) good songs is blatantly obvious. "One (Blake's Got A New Face)" samples from a genre very unlikely to come from an Indie rock back- African pop. However, the tasteful arrangements and bongos make it one of the most dance-able and unique tracks all at the same time- almost like a new wave Peter Gabriel that even most teenagers can enjoy. Overall, Vampire Weekend produces a likable, summer-friendly, African Pop inspired, 'prep pop' album, and is sure to leave any listener bouncing their head to the beat- whether they like it or not.
