I don't think you'll be disappointed.

by KGB, Belly o. the Beast, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 04:45 (4773 days ago) @ BPH
edited by KGB, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 13:04

It's legitimately outstanding, IMO. Certainly a lighter touch than previous releases, but the melodies are gorgeous and the choruses are durable enough to carry around with you for the day after only a couple of listens. The sound is also more traditional on the whole and now largely devoid of the Afro-pop influences that dominated the first record. Though an effective hook at the time, the perceived kitch factor also limited VW to some degree as artists over the long haul. In any case, it's extremely well-crafted, well-paced, well-sequenced; I think it's the best album I've heard so far this year. Chef recommends.

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Give life back to music - HumanRobot, 2013-05-14, 13:34
- Any reviews of the new Vampire Weekend? - BPH, 2013-05-14, 17:02
  - I don't think you'll be disappointed. - KGB, 2013-05-15, 04:45
    - It's very, very good - Dylan, 2013-05-15, 13:59
    - I'm really surprised it's gotten such glowing reviews. - Indiana_Irish, 2013-05-15, 13:58
      - Well, critics certainly love them a good "maturity" record. - KGB, 2013-05-15, 14:22
    - Once I got over that they will not release another - Mike (Max), 2013-05-15, 13:19
    - Based on this, I just ordered it - Greg, 2013-05-15, 09:12
  - 9.3 on p4k I think - JN, 2013-05-14, 21:09
    - Love the new National single. - MattG, 2013-05-15, 07:05
      - Really like the whole album - JN, 2013-05-15, 08:25
      - Here's my question ... - Slainte Joe, 2013-05-15, 07:15
        
        'Mats for the discerning listeners. - Buck Mulligan, 2013-05-15, 08:06
  - Wild Nothing EP out today, as well - Mike (Max), 2013-05-14, 17:07
    - I liked this a lot more than p4k did - JN, 2013-05-15, 15:23
- There's a track from Paul Freaking Williams on there. - Jim (fisherj08), 2013-05-14, 13:51

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I don't think you'll be disappointed.