Father of the Bride

Vampire Weekend’s first album in six years feels like a labour of love: 18 tracks running just under 60 minutes, a lot of them short and all of them sweet to the point that it feels like Vampire Weekend’s attempt at a song cycle.

Father Of The Bride is unlikely to find the universal praise that the immaculately constructed Modern Vampires did, but it will reward close listens. It’s not perfect, but it’s perfect for this moment in the band’s evolution.

Both musically and lyrically Father of the Bride shows a natural maturation in the band's approach to songwriting, while retaining the je ne sais​ quoi​ that makes Vampire Weekend so unmistakable. Leave your preconceptions, but not your dancing shoes, at the door.