pitchfork.com - 11/3/2009
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Slowly but surely, Vampire Weekend 's hotly anticipated sophomore album Contra is coming together. The LP isn't due until January 12 (via XL ), but we've already heard " Horchata " , the busy and uptight first single and album opener, and we've linked to footage ...
nme.com - 25 days ago
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frontman Ezra Koenig has said that the title
of band's new album 'Contra' has a duel meaning....
Koenig admitted that he is fascinated by the ambiguous meaning of the title, noting that younger generations associate it with the computer game of the same ...
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Vampire Weekend reveal new album 'Contra' title ...
stereogum.com - 11/2/2009
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When not giving guitar lessons and/or soundtracking HP
commercials , Vampire Weekend's performing new songs from Contra...
. Last week you saw and heard " Cousins ." This time it's "California English." (Thanks for the tip and video, Jesse.) The band ...
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New Vampire Weekend - "California English" (Live In LA)
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Vampire Weekend News: Vampire Weekend Book UK Tour
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Photo by Napoleon Habeica As we pointed out yesterday, the snappily-dressed young men of Vampire Weekend have been playing songs from forthcoming sophomore LP Contra at recent shows. And at the moment, they've got a pretty decent amount of shows coming up, so there will be a whole lot of chances to hear them play those new jams. Right now, they're underway on a quick California jaunt, with many gigs already sold out. And in the coming months, they'll play stages on four different continents, including a UK tour ...
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"California English" (Live in L.A.) (Video)
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Over the weekend, Vampire Weekend played a pair of shows in L.A., where they trotted out new ditties from their upcoming sophomore album, Contra. A rough-sounding YouTube of "California English" is above, and it sounds just like stuff from their debut, which is anti-surprising.
Contra is due out on Jan. 12 via XL. [Pitchfork]
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