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Vampire Weekend
Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:04 pm
Why do I absolutely loathe that collection of wannabe, pretentious, untalented assholes?
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Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:10 pm to VOR
They suck. I don't get why people like them.
Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:21 pm to JumpingTheShark
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They suck. I don't get why people like them.
Agreed, they're the Fall Out Boy of "indie" bands.
This post was edited on 1/26/16 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:32 pm to VOR
I really liked their first two albums 
They have a different sound than most acts, at least they did when they were first around, and it's catchy; very Paul Simon-ish.
Their cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" is great, too
They have a different sound than most acts, at least they did when they were first around, and it's catchy; very Paul Simon-ish.
Their cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" is great, too
Posted on 1/26/16 at 11:51 pm to VOR
About 7-8 years ago, the wife and I were in Amoeba records in the Haight Ashbury district in San Fran. It was a Friday night and I was in heaven--on vacation and finding rare LPs galore.
Amoeba is known for having live entertainment while people browse for records. The band that night was some new indie called "Vampire Weekend"--I bought their debut record that night.
A few weeks later, my wife was watching Leno/Conan/Letterman (one of them-I don't remember), and yells to me--"Hey look--it's that Vampire band we saw in the record store playing on Leno/Conan!"
True story.
Amoeba is known for having live entertainment while people browse for records. The band that night was some new indie called "Vampire Weekend"--I bought their debut record that night.
A few weeks later, my wife was watching Leno/Conan/Letterman (one of them-I don't remember), and yells to me--"Hey look--it's that Vampire band we saw in the record store playing on Leno/Conan!"
True story.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:10 am to VOR
I like "Oxford Comma."
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:58 am to VOR
you can not like the music if that's your taste, but they aren't assholes. They're actually decent guys if you've ever seen any interviews. And to call them talentless, well, I guess you can say that because of how good you are on guitar and the keys? The Iranian guy is extremely talented.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:25 am to baybeefeetz
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but they aren't assholes. They're actually decent guys
I'm sure you could be right.
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And to call them talentless, well, I guess you can say that because of how good you are on guitar and the keys?
I don't like to brag, but . . .
I've just seen them a few times on tv, and their songs sound like little annoying "ditties" sung by a twelve year old.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:38 am to VOR
I don't think they're untalented, I just think they latched onto this little fey, twee style and now they're stuck with it.
Awesome double bill would be Vampire Weekend co-headlining with Black Label Society. The "Rough Trade vs. Twinks" tour.
I wouldn't go but I'd love to hear about it.
Awesome double bill would be Vampire Weekend co-headlining with Black Label Society. The "Rough Trade vs. Twinks" tour.
I wouldn't go but I'd love to hear about it.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 9:06 am to RockAndRollDetective
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I don't think they're untalented, I just think they latched onto this little fey, twee style and now they're stuck with it.
Could be true.
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Awesome double bill would be Vampire Weekend co-headlining with Black Label Society. The "Rough Trade vs. Twinks" tour.
Diversity in music is a good thing.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 9:28 am to VOR
I absolutely love them.
Not sure why.
I feel that their sound is unique.
Not sure why.
I feel that their sound is unique.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 9:57 am to VOR
I don't get Vampire Weekend at all. Just does not sound good to me.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:18 am to VOR
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Why do I absolutely loathe that collection of wannabe, pretentious, untalented assholes?
I'm not a huge fan, but you are too harsh. "Step" is one of the best songs put out in recent memory. Just utterly, hauntingly beautiful. Check out this live version which sounds even better than the studio - to me, proving they are neither "wannabe" or "untalented". There's even attention paid to getting a good drum sound which I find often ignored with modern music.
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Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:22 am to VOR
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Why do I absolutely loathe that collection of wannabe, pretentious, untalented assholes?
Seriously, their debut album is excellent. It's like a modern-age version of Paul Simon's Graceland.
I wasn't a fan of Contra, but their latest effort was very good. It's ok to not enjoy their music but to say they are "untalented" is ridiculous.
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I don't think they're untalented, I just think they latched onto this little fey, twee style and now they're stuck with it.
I disagree. Their last album couldn't be more different from their first.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 10:25 am
Posted on 1/27/16 at 10:55 am to SUB
I like them quite a bit and have seen them live a few times.
Rostam recently left the band, which is going to be interesting, because he was pretty integral to their live shows. He was basically controlling half the samples and such that were layed in on the last album and in charge of triggering them and such for the live show.
I find their music to be really, really fun and catchy as hell. It's pretty much just afropop with an indie flair.
Rostam recently left the band, which is going to be interesting, because he was pretty integral to their live shows. He was basically controlling half the samples and such that were layed in on the last album and in charge of triggering them and such for the live show.
I find their music to be really, really fun and catchy as hell. It's pretty much just afropop with an indie flair.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 11:14 am to VOR
I hate A-Punk and Oxford Comma - but The Kids Don't Stand a Chance, Diane Young, and Step are really good.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 11:46 am to VOR
I don't know. Their first album is pretty damn good.
What do they want to be in your estimation and in what way are they failing?
I could agree with this.
Ha... No.
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wannabe
What do they want to be in your estimation and in what way are they failing?
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pretentious
I could agree with this.
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untalented
Ha... No.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 12:42 pm to baybeefeetz
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The Iranian guy is extremely talented.
Rostam? Agreed. He just parted ways with the group but will continue to collab with them.
Their sound can be hit or miss, but regardless of if you like them or not, you can't deny their unique sound. Really nothing else out there like them.
Personally I'm a big fan, but I can see how its not for everyone
Posted on 1/27/16 at 2:20 pm to Big Scrub TX
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"Step" is one of the best songs put out in recent memory
I'm a Vampire Weekend fan as much as the next guy but that I don't think "Step" deserves to be regarded as anything more than an acceptable modern setting of Pachelbel's Canon.
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