Vampire Weekend – Self Titled - B-

[Guest Review - Appraiser] Released 1/29/08.

The new hot thing from New York doesn’t sound so new. The highly anticipated debut from the Manhattan quartet may bring a new vibe to the young indie music lovers out there, but it won’t sound like new material to some. Vampire weekend have put together a well constructed easy to listen to pop album. One would have to admit the songs are catchy, clever, and enjoyable. They just don’t sound original. It’s a hodge-podge of classic artists, such as The Animals, The Kinks, Blondie, even Herman’s Hermits. This is an 11 song, 34 minute cd that is great background at a party, but certainly lacking in artistic merit. Buy this album if you enjoy the 3 minute pop song, which I do. Just don’t mistake it for the new sound coming from New York, because it certainly isn’t “new”. Listen here.