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Article: CD REVIEW: Ivy band Vampire Weekend cuts teeth on Afro-indie debut

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Chris Barth
University Wire
02-06-2008
(The Dartmouth) (UWIRE) HANOVER, N.H. -- The first few notes of Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut album seem like standard prep-pop. They are bubbly, spacey, and provide the perfect background for lead singer Ezra Koenig's voice. This first effort is not, however, standard prep-pop.

A few spins on the turntable soon reveal "Vampire Weekend" to be more than what originally meets the eye. Catchy melodies, raw drums and jangling guitars mesh to create a layered sound that is at once both accessible and intricate. The band, which found its origins at Columbia University, looks poised to take the indie world by storm.

Despite critical acclaim and a fair ...

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