Vampire Weekend Debut Album Drops; Amazon Reviewer Responds Favorably (After ‘Chris Martin of Coldplay Fame’ Tells Him To)

By La Verne Casagrande - Tuesday January 29th 2008

VW cover Vampire Weekend’s debut album dropped today. Review one of one at press time on online merchant Amazon’s website reads as follows:

Look Out!!! This band could go places., January 29, 2008

I didn’t hear about this band until today. I saw the CD at Target and skipped over it because I had no idea who they were. Then as I was watching E! News, I heard a review of the album and how Chris Martin of Coldplay fame was a big fan. I thought, how could I go wrong? After listening to the samples of the songs on this site, I went back out to by it just before Target closed. After listening to the first few tracks, I feel this band could really go somewhere if they can get any airplay on the independent stations around the country. The CD seems to be fairly short though, so get it while it is still under $10. I can’t wait to see where this band goes!!!!!!! [link]

Our jaded, music-blog-comment-reading sensibilities initially smelled an ironic phony…but then we discovered he’s using his “real name” — Amazon’s way of saying “we basically think this guy is legit (though we aren’t any more sure than you at the end of the day).” Let it be legit, then! Somebody call Chris Martin so we can get these Vampire Weekend guys on the air. Apparently they are good. In other news, in the time it took to write this post Amazon appears to have further chipped away at its remaining stock: the album is now on that dreaded “Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks” back-order status. Note to Amazon-browsing Martin allegiance: try area Target.

FURTHER READING
» Vampire Weekend @ Silverlake Lounge (photos & review by Karen)
» Vampire Weekend @ Echo (photos & review by Karen)

What now?

11 Responses to “Vampire Weekend Debut Album Drops; Amazon Reviewer Responds Favorably (After ‘Chris Martin of Coldplay Fame’ Tells Him To)”

Posted by Victor 1/30/08 at 11:22 am # Reply

I was into this band way before they sold out and made a debut record.
Posted by Ryan 1/30/08 at 12:46 pm # Reply

Many years ago I told their parents to have these kids and let them one day make the album du jour … so glad I did that…
Posted by that owl 1/30/08 at 1:14 pm # Reply

And just think…if Ryan hadn’t been born…where
would the music world be? Uhhuh. That’s right.
Posted by noob 1/30/08 at 5:29 pm # Reply

I poked holes in all their grandparents’ condoms.
Posted by Yahweh 1/30/08 at 7:22 pm # Reply

I am Yahweh, The Almighty, Jehovah. “God” will do. Truly I say to you: I created “noob”, who went forth and eventually sullied the aforementioned prophylactics. Come to think of it, I’m directly responsible for the prophylactics as well. And the CD pictured. And the materials used to create both the cd and its storage box; again, that was me. Also, Amazon: Me. Suffice to say I dug these guys’ shit way back when. Ho! Did I ever.
Posted by T. Danz 1/30/08 at 8:46 pm # Reply

@#5: Ok. But I’m still the boss, bitch.
Posted by Ryan 1/30/08 at 9:00 pm # Reply

Oh good grief.
Egyptian Lover: Who loved Vampire Weekend before anybody?
Karen? God? Tony Danza? Chris Martin of Coldplay Fame?

Thanks for all that you do,
_ryan
Posted by The Egyptian Lover 1/30/08 at 11:12 pm # Reply
Posted by The Egyptian Lover 1/30/08 at 11:13 pm # Reply
Posted by The Egyptian Lover 1/30/08 at 11:14 pm # Reply

Ryan:
I am humbled at the trust you have placed in my judgment.
I have reviewed the evidence and, after much deliberation, concluded the correct answer is Karen.
Warmest regards,
E.L.
Posted by T. Danz 1/31/08 at 1:31 am # Reply

So, we still need to talk about that ‘who owns the rights to the Danz’ thing.

Just sayin’.