Only God Was Above Us (studio album) by Vampire Weekend

From Igtonumama 07/06/2025 16:22

2nd best album of 2024, Ice Cream Piano and Mary Boone being masterpieces.

An album that perfectly encompasses the New York experience and aesthetic, and Vampire Weekend's most enduring statement, featuring a beautiful eulogy to the city dubbed the greatest in the world.

At this point, I'm not sure if I want the Vampire Weekend of old or a new sound... not sure if Ezra knows either. Not really a huge fan of their stuff (exc. modern vampires of city in spots) since Rostam left.

This album is beautifully crafted. Each track brings something fresh while staying true to a strong central theme. The mix of orchestral production and sharp, witty guitar riffs creates a captivating atmosphere. While some songs stand out more than others, the overall quality is impressive. It perfectly reflects the band's journey and where they are at this point in their lives.

Their finest release. Pushing the lyrical content with political tinges to the forefront. Would need to vary more melodically to be a classic, but that doesn't keep it from being a very good album. Very relaxing and nicely performed. 9/10!

Such a unique sound that VW continue to develop… felt some of the material wasn’t as strong or catchy as previous offerings but think this one could be a grower…

From AlvaroIesus 07/04/2024 20:37

Since their beginnings, I've been a big fan of their music. I found "Contra" to be exceptionally creative, and "Modern Vampires" solidified their reputation as a standout band. "Only God Was About Us" is another example of Koenig's meticulous artistry, though it doesn't captivate me enough to listen to the album repeatedly. In conclusion, it's another album from a band that consistently delivers, so it doesn't come as a surprise or evoke much excitement.

The overall sound of the album is good, but many songs disappoint in their attempt to evoke the classics of "Modern Vampires" or the self-titled album.

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Desde sus inicios, he sido un gran seguidor de su música. Consideré que "Contra" era excepcionalmente creativo, y "Modern Vampires" consolidó su reputación como una banda destacada. "Only God Was About Us" representa otro ejemplo del meticuloso arte de Koenig, aunque no me cautiva lo suficiente como para escuchar el álbum repetidamente. En conclusión, es otro álbum de una banda de la que no se puede esperar menos, y por tanto no causa mucha sorpresa u emoción.

El sonido general del album esta bien pero muchas canciones decepcionan en su intento de crear reminiscencia a clásicos del Modern Vampires o del homónimo .

Great album, I can recommend it to anybody

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Really pretty and delicate in parts. Some songs are really enjoyable, but some of it is generic in my opinion. Overall it’s an album worth listening to, but it doesn’t feel memorable.