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Vampire Weekend lately launched its fifth album, “Only God Was Above Us.” From the band that acquired began almost 20 years in the past at Columbia University however now resides in Los Angeles, it’s an LP that ponders hitting 40, the teachings of historical past, generational legacies, myths and reminiscences of New York City and Vampire Weekend’s personal peculiar standing as each an indie-rock success story and an arty pop outlier. It’s additionally the band’s noisiest album — and maybe its kindliest.
On this week’s Popcast with the visitor host Jon Pareles, three critics focus on Vampire Weekend’s newest conundrums, counterpoint, sonic extremes and hidden jam-band core — and its fascination with tunnels.
Guests:
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Amanda Petrusich, employees author at The New Yorker
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Matthew Strauss, deputy managing editor of Pitchfork
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