Contra (Vampire Weekend, XL Recordings, 2010, Includes Horchata & Cousins)

Condition: (Very Good) Used

Description:

Contra is a 2010 studio album by the American Indie Pop band Vampire Weekend, released under XL Recordings.

This CD album is known for its unique musical vision, combining pop, alternative, rock, and indie rock genres. Produced by Rostam Batmanglij, the album features ten tracks, including notable singles like 'Horchata' and 'Cousins'.

Recorded primarily in New York with sessions in Mexico, Contra offers a fresh and joyous sound, characterized by clean electric guitars, buoyant keyboards, and poppy African rhythms.

The album is praised for its melodic beauty, orchestral invention, and rhythmic subtlety, with reviews highlighting its smart pop craftsmanship and catchy compositions.

This album is presented in a standard jewel case and is a stereo studio recording, offering a run time of 37 minutes across one disc.

Contra is celebrated for its ability to mix global sounds with local Afro-indie pop influences, providing listeners with a distinctive and engaging musical experience.

Specific Features:

• Artist: Vampire Weekend
• Format: CD
• Release Title: Contra
• Genre: Pop, Alternative, Rock, Indie Rock
• Record Label: XL Recordings
• Style: 2010s, Indie Rock
• Type: Album
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Release Year: 2010
• Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard
• Language: English
• Instrument: Organ
• Era: 2010s
• Producer: Rostam Batmanglij
• Run Time: 2197 Sec
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Unit Type: Unit

Model: N/a

Package Dimension: 5.6x4.9x0.4 Inch

Package Weight: 0.231 Lbs

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