Vampire Weekend announces new album, Contra
Well, ladies and gentlemen, the day is finally upon us: the boys of Vampire Weekend have announced the followup to their 2008 earth-shattering, life-changing, totally-indie self-titled debut.
Contra is its name and January 12, 2010 (via XL Recordings) is its release date. The effort will sport 10 tracks, including “White Sky”, which we have all heard already. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, featured on the album artwork is none other than a polo shirt! Score!
As for what to expect? “It’s definitely going to be a recognizably Vampire Weekend sound, but there are going to be new sounds,” the band recently told Entertainment Weekly. “We’re trying to challenge ourselves not to use the same bag of tricks that we used on the first album — different instruments, stuff like that.”
Can’t wait.
Contra Tracklist:
0. Horchata
02. White Sky
03. Holiday
04. California English
05. Taxi Cab
06. Run
07. Cousins
08. Giving Up The Gun
09. Diplomat’s Son
10. I Think Ur A Contra
I was thoroughly disappointed in their 09 Lolla appearance. I hope the new sounds their sporting do not reflect his terrible attempt to distort his voice during blake’s got a new face.
enrique…are you mocking me? lol
My excitement is getting to me.
Are you sure it’s 2009? Cuz I’m sure we’ve already been there.
Right you are, Thanks!
Hmmmm are sure it’s the 20th? Cuz their website shows january 11th/12th
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