If every song was 'Age of Consent' or 'The Village' levels, this would be the greatest album of the 1980s
Vampire Weekend's third album is nothing short of a masterclass in musical evolution, seamlessly blending intellectual and insightful lyricism, adventurous and often unorthodox instrumentation and emotional depth. It opens with the wistful mystery of "Obvious Bicycle", whose smoggy verses and off-kilter rhythm propel you headfirst into the propulsive momentum of "Unbelievers". From the album's first breath, you know you're on a journey that is somehow both ... read more