Best New Music: Vampire Weekend - Contra
Returning after a great self-titled debut, Vampire Weekend could have gone either more mainstream or more experimental. Contra is interesting because it seems to accomplish both at once. The songs, with the Carribean/African influenced pop-rock, take many unexpected twists and turns, while maintaining a sound that most people would enjoy. Overall, a pretty solid album.
For those unfamiliar with the sound, think a slightly more "rock"-ier Paul Simon's Graceland.
Highlights:
- Horchata
- White Sky
- Cousins
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