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BRAND NEW unmastered, unheard VAMPIRE WEEKEND demos

April 1, 2009 | Author Kenny Bloggins

zomgpireweekend BRAND NEW unmastered, unheard VAMPIRE WEEKEND demos

I am so psyched to get a hold of these clutch gems.  A good friend of mine in New York City who’s in and out of the circle of trust within XL Records and a few other labels passed me on a pretty exciting, exclusive sneak peak at what Vampire Weekend‘s been up to. This friend, obviously, will remain unnamed so he/she doesn’t lose his/her job. Be sure to check them out NOW, as it’s only a matter of time before I’m asked to removed these.

Turns out that Warner Brothers is shopping around and is considering adding Vampire Weekend to their roster. The group quietly entered the studio for a couple of days and recorded some unmastered demos that will (probably) comprise some of their next album for the label execs to hear.

cellcapture BRAND NEW unmastered, unheard VAMPIRE WEEKEND demos

These are the working titles as labeled on the master tapes.  My friend sent me a quick cell phone image (above) as these were being passed around the office. I’m really pleased to present these to you, and I have to say, what I’ve heard so far I like. I always applaud a different direction or approach to a signature sound like Vampire Weekend’s. If these demos are any indication, the next album is looking really good from here!

MP3 :::
Vampire Weekend – Tube Socks and Trust Funds
Vampire Weekend – Cape Cod Shuffle
Vampire Weekend – Just a J Crew Holiday
Vampire Weekend – Hello To You, Africa
Vampire Weekend – Country Club Blues

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  • Hi

    Lol \/

  • Lydia

    So I guess you’ve replaced the vampire weekend songs with other songs, such as the first one being Paul Simon. Darn that web sheriff!

  • ion

    Oh my God! This is amazing! I’ve listened to all five songs several times, and I’m convinced that we’re going to get another gem from these guys. I can’t get “Hello To You Africa” out of my head. It’s so damn catchy! And don’t even get me started on the lyrical genius of Country Club Blues. Even my mom likes Cape Cod Shuffle. Thanks for sharing. Hope you don’t end up in jail for this.

  • http://musicinducedeuphoria.blogspot.com Hanan

    OMG! that first song sounds like Dylan!
    I am so excited to hear the rest,
    THANK YOU!

  • Chris

    lol@websheriff

  • brian

    damn it, i fell for it…

  • http://Ihavenone Hipporito-seijin

    This is killer. Sounds like the boys have been taking the yacht down to Providence to get turned onto some Merzbow and shit.

  • http://www.thedecibeltolls.com Michael Hansen

    bullshit web-pigs trying to stop us from enjoying vampire weekend

  • angry vampire weekend fan

    damn it, a few hours too late

  • http://musicfromagreenwindow.blogspot.com 2plus2isjoe

    Damn it! Why did I have to be on holiday when these went up?

  • http://musicfromagreenwindow.blogspot.com 2plus2isjoe

    Wow, having read the next post, I feel pretty stupid.

  • http://www.last.fm/user/thismodboy Oliver

    We need these in england! someone contact me, i’ll be refreshing this page all day. Back to the dissertation! x

  • http://www.thedecibeltolls.com Kenny Bloggins

    Dissertation?

  • http://www.last.fm/user/thismodboy Oliver

    Dissertation = Final report for my degree, Its the term we use in England, not sure if it’s used in the land of hope and freedom. Why we feel the need to use the french word for ‘essay’ to put it on a pedestal I not sure.

  • http://www.last.fm/user/thismodboy Oliver

    Are these demos still around or have they been lost forever? Great blog by the way, bloody brilliant this is. x

  • http://www.thedecibeltolls.com Kenny Bloggins

    Thanks for the nice words, but I don’t think you’ll like my blog very much after what I tell you. You get a free pass since I don’t think the UK celebrates April Fool’s Day buuuuuut… yeah, this was posted April 1st, our April Fool’s Day. Demos never existed – this was just a sophomoric post making fun of Vampire Weekend (i.e. “Just a J Crew Holiday,” etc.)

    Read the next post for more info.

  • Oliver

    HA fair play sir fair play! I didn’t even look at the date, Should pay more attention next time. Tube Socks and Trust Funds was my favorite title, Maybe because I’m of equivalent background here in England I actually wanted those titles to be true….who knows. Don’t worry I’ll still be reading your blog. Kenny 1+

    PS We do have april fools, but I still would have believed this on April 1st….

  • http://iampopularculture.com john

    thanks for using up my download limit, jerk.
    you caught me unaware cause it’s not april fools day anymore, is it?

  • http://www.thedecibeltolls.com Kenny Bloggins

    Why do you have a download limit? Did you get grounded?

  • Idgaf3333

    this is not fucking vampire weekend. what the hell. they should be told about this and kick some ass

  • kenny_bloggins

    No shit, this was an April Fools prank from 2009, smart guy

  • Idgaf3333

    this is not fucking vampire weekend. what the hell. they should be told about this and kick some ass

  • kenny_bloggins

    No shit, this was an April Fools prank from 2009, smart guy

  • Aroora

    great prank still in 2011 – especially the Websheriff robot entry

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