Vampire Weekend started as an indie rock band from New York City, but they're really starting to be accepted by the whole world. My favourite album of the year so far, Contra, was a huge hit in my book. I couldn't make a music blog without starting with them.
Contra is an original breath of fresh air that seperates itself from mainstream music but is extremely listenable and alluring. The word that comes to mind when I reflect on this album is texture. It is filled with different instruments, from the keyboard to the cello to bells to the drums. This variety adds a distinct sound to the album and never leaves you bored. Calm and peaceful but lively melodies are the mainstay of Contra. There's rock out songs like Cousins, easy listening feel good ones like White Sky and Giving Up the Gun but also mellow tunes like the title song, I Think UR A Contra.
I have, and will continue to listen to this album over and over again.
Download, White Sky, Giving Up the Gun, Run, Cousins, hey, just download all of them!
Also check out their new video for Giving Up the Gun.
4 and a half lambs out of 5!
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