Vampire Weekend – Contra [Streaming]

Vampire Weekend’s second album, “Contra,” released on January 12, 2010.
It’s always interesting to see how a band follows up a successful debut, and it sounds like “Contra” continued to showcase Vampire Weekend’s distinctive sound and musical exploration.

The mention of the upbeat indie pop-rock sound is characteristic of Vampire Weekend’s style, and your description of “Horchata” as a change that feels like being in a tribal party suggests the band’s willingness to experiment with different influences and sounds.

The incorporation of British punk rock influences, the interesting sound of “Taxi Cab” with its use of piano, violin, and silent drumming, and the upbeat synthy rock track “Run” all contribute to the album’s diversity. It’s great to see that Vampire Weekend continues to bring new elements to their music.

Your mention of “Diplomat’s Son” incorporating reggae influences and sampling from M.I.A. highlights the band’s ability to draw from a variety of genres. The longer song durations in tracks like “Giving Up The Gun,” “Diplomat’s Son,” and “I Think Ur A Contra” add a new dimension to the album.

The bonus track “Giant” with its tropical beach feel, as well as the remix of “California English, Pt. 2,” add an extra layer for fans who explore the album further.

Best tracks:

• Horchata
• California English
• Taxi Cab
• Run
• Cousins
• Giving Up The Gun
• Diplomat’s Son
• I Think Ur A Contra
• Giant (iTunes Bonus track)
• California English, Pt. 2 (Bonus Track iTunes Pre-order only)

Contra gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.