Vampire Weekend

Release Date: January 29, 2008

Vampire Weekend's 2008 debut delivers bright, jangly guitar pop with Afrobeat rhythms, harpsichord flourishes, and witty lyrics about Ivy League life and literary references. The band's preppy indie rock combines clean production with infectious melodies and unconventional instrumentation that made tracks like 'A-Punk' and 'Oxford Comma' instant college radio favorites.

Standout Tracks

• A-Punk: The breakout single with its driving guitar riff and rapid-fire vocals
• Oxford Comma: Grammar-obsessed indie pop with bouncing bass and clever wordplay
• Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa: Afrobeat-influenced track showcasing the band's rhythmic sophistication

Mood: upbeat, collegiate, sunny, literary

Tracklist

1. 1. Mansard Roof (2:07)
2. 2. Oxford Comma (3:15)
3. 3. A-Punk (2:17)
4. 4. Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (3:33)
5. 5. M79 (4:14)
6. 6. Campus (2:55)
7. 7. Bryn (2:12)
8. 8. One (Blake's Got A New Face) (3:11)
9. 9. I Stand Corrected (2:38)
10. 10. Walcott (3:39)
11. 11. The Kids Don't Stand A Chance (4:03)