Vampire Weekend Show Review

I don't know what it is about Vampire Weekend. They clearly aren't the most talented group of musicians out there. They aren't all that original of songwriters (they sound exactly like Paul Simon or Peter Gabriel would if they started making music after Radiohead). Yet they are undeniably catchy and I can't help but love them for it. On Saturday, I (along with the rest of New York City's under-25 hipster population)braved the rain in Central Park to watch them play through all of their studio material released to date, as well as a cover of Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More" with an unusually subdued Andrew W.K. on guest guitar.
Despite a great though lightning-abbreviated set by Toronto's Born Ruffians and a completely shitfaced set by Kid Sister, Vampire Weekend was clearly the highlight of the afternoon. They managed to get a rather pretentious New York crowd jumping, dancing, and singing along rather enthusiastically - all despite a pretty big storm.
Some deride these guys as nothing more than frat rock, but although they are far from lyrical geniuses, they can provide a plenty good time.

Youtube Video: Vampire Weekend and Andrew WK - Don't Come Around Here No More