By Jim Harrington
Vampire Weekend’s latest album, “Contra,” continues to climb in my rankings. Nobody seems to be talking about the album, the followup the band’s much heralded eponymous debut, in regard to the best albums of the year. Yet, it sure sounds good in comparison to many of the other albums that people keep telling me are 2010’s best – including the latest from Band of Horses, LCD Soundsystem and Arcade Fire.
During their set at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, the group did a great job with the new tracks. I danced with gusto to such offerings as “Horchata” and “Cousins.” Of course, the highlight of the show – as with any Vampire Weekend show – was the first album’s anthem “Walcott.” I think I annoyed the people in front of me with my very loud rendition of “Walcott.” Oh, well.
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