Only God Was Above Us
Vampire Weekend · 2024
47 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant fusion of alternative rock with eclectic textures and introspective lyrics, celebrating both personal and cultural narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ice Cream Piano Start here — Opening the album with a whimsical blend of piano melodies and upbeat rhythms, this track sets a playful tone that encapsulates the album's spirit.
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Connect — This song highlights the band's signature lyrical complexity while juxtaposing themes of connection and disconnection in an increasingly digital age.
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Hope — At nearly eight minutes long, this closing track weaves together various musical motifs and philosophical musings, leaving listeners with a sense of contemplation and emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective reflective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues the band's commercial success and critical acclaim in their later career.
- Themes
- prep-school privilege· resilient aspiration
- Career context
- Released on April 5, 2024, 'Only God Was Above Us' marks Vampire Weekend's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Father of the Bride' from 2019. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their status as a leading voice in modern alternative rock while further exploring diverse musical influences and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ra Ra Riot· The Shins· Phoenix
Tracklist
- 1 Ice Cream Piano Start here 3:36
- 2 Classical 4:19
- 3 Capricorn 4:09
- 4 Connect 5:10
- 5 Prep‐School Gangsters 3:48
- 6 The Surfer 5:47
- 7 Gen‐X Cops 3:47
- 8 Mary Boone 4:26
- 9 Pravda 4:11
- 10 Hope 7:57
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