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2025 Japan Edition Vinyl with Obi and both Original and Japanese Insert
Vampire Weekend's stunning self-titled debut album, featuring a light-hearted rhythm that exquisitely blended Afro-pop, punk, and indie-pop, dominated the best-of-the-year charts in 2008.
Formed in 2006 by Ezra Koenig (vocals/guitar), Rostam Batmanglij (keyboards/vocals), Chris Baio (bass), and Christopher Thomson (drums), who met while attending Columbia University, the four-piece band garnered attention for its unique sound, freely blending diverse musical roots—Afro-pop, classical, new wave, and punk.
Released in 2008, this album quickly gained popularity for its light-hearted, intelligent melodies and rhythms, as well as its playful lyrics, earning it acclaim not only in the United States but around the world. Singles such as "A-Punk" and "Oxford Comma" became beloved as new indie-rock anthems, selling over one million copies worldwide and continuing to be beloved to this day. The members began making music together during their university years, and their lyrics and sound, which reflected the youth culture and urban life of the time, resonated with listeners of their generation. Their music is not just pop; it incorporates rhythms influenced by African beats, classical structures, and even literary wordplay, balancing intelligence with fun. This album was selected as the best album of the year by numerous media outlets, and Vampire Weekend quickly rose to the top of the indie pop scene.
