Modern Vampires of the City

brocky_dimez

aoty

ben

Very very good. But maybe not a 10. A few duds.

fantano

Vampire Weekend's latest album is a worth sequel to 2010's Contra, presenting songs that truly stand on the merits of their memorable writing and lush instrumentation.

pitchfork

Vampire Weekend’s third album is a remarkable progression from a band that was already functioning at a high level. The songs are more spontaneous and dynamic and, along with the more lived-in sonics, Modern Vampires finds the group taking a leap forward into emotional directness.

consequence

See through the Ivy and hear Ezra Koenig deliver the band's most comprehensive effort yet