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Article: POP
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2008
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND Forum, London ****
A little over an hour into another ebullient performance by the
most refreshing new band of the year, Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra
Koenig revealed that this was the longest concert they had ever
given. A few minutes later it was all over, but it's doubtful
whether anyone in the audience felt short-changed.
Vampire Weekend played all 11 tracks off their one and only album
so far, plus three new tracks (one untitled), and a cover of
Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere". Such is the youthful New York four-
piece's blend of wit, energy and musicianship that it was very much
a case of a lot being packed into a little.
A hectic schedule of live performing throughout ...