I like this record. I think the afro-pop thing is a little over-stated.
But it's a good, solid indie-pop record. Doesn't break any new  
ground, but it's fun.
And if anyone can actually rhyme something with "Oxford Comma,"  
that's gotta count for something.
I don't hear The Police. But I do hear early Talking Heads.

john micek



On Feb 23, 2008, at 12:43 AM, AssociationWorks wrote:

> So....anyone have an opinion on this latest buzz band?
>
> SPIN is creaming over them. They sold out a two-night
> stint at NYC's The Bowery Ballroom.
>
> I frankly prefer my Afro/Reggae-inspired white boy new wave in the  
> form
> of Zenyatta Mondatta or Regatta de Blanc.... but apparently they're
> on to something. I'm just not sure what....
> http://www.myspace.com/vampireweekend
>
> Jeff