Vampire Weekend’s new album, Contra is something I’ve been listening on my way out to the stables. I bought their first album on a whim based on a good review in a newspaper, and man, this second album doesn’t disappoint! I have heard criticism that in this album, all the songs sound the same. That is patently ridiculous. I don’t even have a good ‘ear’ for music, but when there is a song that has that sound it just catches me. Contra has that sound.
Standout tracks? Well, their CBC single ‘Horchata’ is quirky and fun. It brightened up my morning, to tell you the truth! Also, jubilant and unusual ‘Run’ is something I am listening to on repeat lately. It just has that something that catches me and I can’t stop listening. I also highly recommend ‘I think ur a contra’ at the end of the CD, slower and a tad mournful, it wraps the whole album up in a blanket of bright sounds, strange lyrics and fun, assumed upper-class glory.
Friends, I have this CD if you are interested in a taste-test! I can’t say enough good things about it, if you are open-minded and into fantastical lyrics and instruments.
“I had a feeling once, you and I told each other everything, too much"
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