An artist you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving: Vampire Weekend
I think it was their name that put me off. I refused for a long time to voluntarily listen to a band that had the word "vampire" as part of their name, imagining Goth makeup, dyed black hair and over-produced emo pop. Wow, was I wrong. I still think it's a stupid name but I wouldn't have imagined such talented musicians and thoughtful songwriers were hiding behind that lame moniker.
Their self titled debut album is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites. It's one of those where each song is better than the last and once I start it, I have to listen all the way through.
However, I selected the below from their second album, "Contra" because I love the riff and the energy and also the video is cute. Also with this release, I was finally certain I had been wrong about these guys.
Their self titled debut album is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites. It's one of those where each song is better than the last and once I start it, I have to listen all the way through.
However, I selected the below from their second album, "Contra" because I love the riff and the energy and also the video is cute. Also with this release, I was finally certain I had been wrong about these guys.
What bands have pleasantly surprised you?
5 comments:
it sounds like you are ever SO ready to hate on musicians for things NOT relative to their sound; like White Stripes and their gimmicky colors, and V.W. for their name. I'm glad you give them a chance to prove themselves despite your reservations. I can only imagine what your initial take on The Butthole Surfers was. Or Four Non-Blondes. :)
I'm going to listen to Contra right now! Your posts have led me to youtube more times in two weeks than I have been in two years.
Lady Gaga…
She is so talented .. and I have to admit it all started with Alexander Skarsgard in her video… (speaking of Vampires)
Oh, and to actually participate in your blog question: I love The Strokes! So not the type of band or genre I'm drawn to in general, but every time I hear them, I love them!
Ha, I thought the same thing when I heard their name so I never bothered to hear them until now. Thanks for the tip. I like the song in the video, the energy sort of reminds me of the Fratellis. I'll have to check them out.
Ani Difranco. When you first put it on, I could not stand it. Then along came Little Plastic Castles. To date, IMO, her most palatable album. But I think that it was your insistence in playing her music while I was around that made her music grow on me. It finally got stuck in my head. Now I love everything that she does.
Thank you!!!
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