![]() Lil Jon is always a good reference, and the Oxford Comma is a rule we abide by here at Qrewcial. Were you to ask me of a Vampire Weekend song you should listen to, I would probably say this one most days. Listen: Finger Back #5 “Oxford Comma” (Vampire Weekend) I note it here for the weight of such a song it’s one of Vampire Weekend’s more interesting takes on the dynamic sound music can have when experimenting. The songs dissents to dark tidings at its end, while maintaining its quickness. It tells a story about an Orthodox Jewish girl falling in love with an Arab man working at the Falafel shop. There are so many layers of meaning one could pull from such a song, I shouldn’t even begin a close reading of these lyrics. ![]() Listen: “White Sky” #6 “Finger Back” (Modern Vampires of the City)Ī fast song with a lotta lyrics. Just imagine Koenig’s face when he waled into the microphone for the chorus of this song. A feel-good indie pop singalong (once you get the lyrics down), it reserves its place on this list. With samples of African beats and the glistening feeling of walking down the streets of Manhattan, the song bounces along. “White Sky” was a live fan favorite before it was ever crafted into its studio version. Listen: Mansard Roof #7 “White Sky” (Contra) A song that admires New York City but doesn’t sound like New York City, “Mansard Roof” embodies a feeling of standing out in a crowded place when everybody else is a buzzkill. The first single Vampire Weekend ever put out, listeners were intrigued by the new set of sounds that led to this permutation. Listen: Harmony Hall #8 “Mansard Roof” (Vampire Weekend) ![]() These influences on the culture of Ivy League Universities have all but left our highest institutions of learning today, and Koenig acknowledges the “wicked snakes” in this bop. Not to mention the scientific research done at said universities at the expense of Black and Native American bodies. This is no secret, American Universities, many of the Ivy League Universities were known to purport Nazi eugenics and the agendas of many hate groups, such as the KKK. Though we’ve already told you everything you should know about “Harmony Hall,” there’s one thing that the song does that Ezra’s other musical feats haven’t provide a proper perspective on the unsightly goings on in the culture of Ivy League universities. Now, some may call me choice words for making this pick. Listen: California English #9 “Harmony Hall” (Father of the Bride) With lyrics that skate past your ears at a mile a minute, if you’re looking for an intro to Vampire Weekend, California English is one of the more talked about songs among fans. Opening with the words of my mother upon seeing me kiss my first boyfriend, “Gag me with a spoon,” you’ll find slang of, and nods to, the Golden State all over this song. California English is an east coast perspective on the west coast (best coast) lifestyle. #10 “California English” (Contra)Īre you from California? Do you feel like you’re from California? Does Ezra Koenig feel like he’s from California? According to this song, yes. Presenting the top ten Vampire Weekend songs. However, in preparation for their newest album, Father of the Bride, I decided that the list needed another look. Last week our very own Michael Heimbaugh put together his top ten Vampire Weekend songs. Oh yeah, and of course, Vampire Weekend a band that became an indie staple since the release of their first album in 2008. These are the most important things I learned about going to Columbia University from friends. Running into Judith Butler in front of Butler Library.
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