Agreed.  Also kind of fascinated with the backstory of the album cover and secretly hoping that “Contra” is a reference to the Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A variety.

ps:  and really Tumblr, you’re going to put my comments in between the player and Fred’s?  That’s super wonky.

ps2:  Can’t get this album on iTunes till 1/12, so wow, this who streaming-from-the-website-before-release thing is super awesome.  Listen while you’re at work!

fred-wilson:

Diplomat’s Son - Vampire Weekend - Contra

Vampire Weekend is streaming their new record Contra on their website all week. I listened last night and was immediately taken with this number.