Name: Contra
Brand: Vampire Weekend

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375 Media

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Release date

2010-01-08

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5941112

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Vampire Weekend

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Alternative / Modern

Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band that was formed in New York City in 2006. Known for their unique blend of indie rock, pop, and world music influences, the band has gained a loyal following with their catchy melodies and clever lyrics. With their distinct sound and energetic live performances, Vampire Weekend continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Since their debut album release in 2008, Vampire Weekend has been recognized as one of the most influential bands of the indie rock genre. Their music seamlessly combines elements of African rhythms, classical chamber pop, and catchy guitar hooks to create a truly original sound.
With multiple Grammy nominations and critically acclaimed albums under their belt, Vampire Weekend has proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, exploring Vampire Weekend's discography is sure to be an exciting journey through innovative sounds and thought-provoking lyrics.

An independent record label, XL Recordings was launched in 1989 by Richard Russell and his team. Originally an off-shoot of City Beat Records, XL quickly became known for releasing rave and dance music. Over the years, XL has grown to become one of the leading labels in the industry, managing a roster of talented artists including *Leah Riches*, *a6001996*, and *a60243*. In 1996, XL officially incorporated and became the copyright-holder of its releases. To celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2004, XL launched their XLXV series of re-issues. Today, they continue to thrive as a pioneering force in the music world.

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some bands stay in a holding pattern their whole careers. others jerk the steering wheel hard and fly off the road. on their second album, vampire weekend do neither. or maybe they do both. "i think we sound more like vampire weekend than we did on the first record," says drummer christopher tomson. 'contra' pulls off a series of impressive feats: it's bustling with fresh ideas, and yet it sounds immediately familiar; it's heavily layered but taut and kinetic; it chews ravenously through sound palettes and rhythms, and yet it's nimble and assured; it's still breezy, and yet it smolders with a newfound emotional heft. "it's sadder than the first one, a bit more sentimental," says singer ezra koenig. the songs are catchy, fast, twinkling, clattering - the darker themes of loss, doubt and regret accumulate almost imperceptibly, but they land a powerful blow. ideas for this record had been bubbling since before the release of their debut. the band started recording in january 2009, only two weeks after finishing an 18-month world tour supporting their first record. they had initially planned to work in california, feeling that the new record's spiritual home was the west coast. the decision to work in new york, however, ultimately provided the freedom and perspective to properly realize their vision. that march, the band toured mexico for the first time. they recorded new material blocks away from frida kahlo's house in the coyoacn neighbourhood of mexico city. in monterrey they found a kindred spirit in dj / producer toy selectah, exchanging ideas and philosophies over days spent listening to records in his home studio. they returned to new york energized. the finished product explodes any reductive notions of what constitutes vampire weekend's sound and aesthetic. the varied influences here include third-wave ska, the hallelujah chicken run band, brazilian baile funk, congolese thumb pianos, repo man, sublime's 40 oz. to freedom, reggaeton, bachata, bollywood, philip roth, beethoven, nyc 1983, dancehall, and the beastie boys' second album, 'paul's boutique'. all of these influences are incorporated with subtlety and sophistication, woven together into a seamless fabric of references that, heard in full, resembles nothing so much as itself. vampire weekend's music and lyrics serve to both construct and deconstruct a world around them. like the word 'contra' itself, the songs are layered with meaning and invite interpretation. with this album, vampire weekend have staked out an alien territory - literate, crackling, alive - that's unmistakably their own.

Contra

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Discover Contra by Vampire Weekend on XL label. Available in CD and LP formats. A unique blend of influences creating a literate, crackling sound.