Daily album for September 4, 2026 Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend (2008)

Cover art for Vampire Weekend

Genres

  • afrobeat
  • chamber pop
  • indie pop
  • indie rock
  • rock
  • soukous

Vampire Weekend is the self-titled debut studio album by American rock band Vampire Weekend, released on January 29, 2008, by XL Recordings. The album was produced by band member Rostam Batmanglij, with mixing assistance from Jeff Curtin and Shane Stoneback. Released after a year of building internet interest, the album showcased the band's unique hybrid of indie pop, chamber music, and Afropop influences.

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