Comments on: Vampire Weekend @ Silverlake Lounge, 7/17/07

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By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:32:46 +0000

Wholeheartedly agreed. This show was a blast. Seemed like genuine fun was had on stage and in the audience (like watching your favorite high school band play in your living room). Ezra had a sort of understated stage presence/command of the audience, and when they dared to play new material (relatively new, since as you point our Karen they only have 3 songs for sale) their misstepps were endearing. Also a relief that for once the lofty hype reference points were lived up to. I had to listen to the name of this band is talking heads all the way home. Can’t wait for these guys to come back.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:13:35 +0000

No, your impulse was exactly the right one. Great as they are, they’re at that kind of delicate stage where inflated expectations could probably lead to disappointment, and where too much enthusiasm among the fans could actually go to the band members’ heads a little. Best just to get the name out there, tell people the band is worth checking out, and then step back and wait to impress folks that you saw these guys at the Lounge way back in July. Anyway, great pix and a great review. Thanks!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:30:32 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with you, Anonymous, but I didn’t want to gush too much. I’ve been fairly obsessed with them ever since they caught my eye on an event calendar a couple months ago â€” I checked out their songs on MySpace and was hooked. So I was oblivious to the hype, but I think it’s definitely warranted. The first album can’t come soon enough!

By: Geir

Geir — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:02:11 +0000

I saw them at the Troubadour on Monday after having been turned on to them by John Darnielle’s blog. They’re quite good – I’d add some Police and Ghanaian Highlife as possible touchpoints for their sound. Looking forward to a full release from these guys.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:18:02 +0000

For what it’s worth, I have to say this show was outstanding. Keep an eye out for these guys when they come back — this time, the hype is not wrong.