Vampire Weekend Video for "Cousins"

I'm really pumped for the new Vampire Weekend album Contra - music snobs be damned. Pre-order it on vinyl here.

Their new music video for first single Cousins (no, Horchata was not the first single, free downloads cause such confusion) does exactly what great videos do: takes a simple concept and has fun with it.

The Playlist has an interview with the directors, and Pitchfork reviewed of the song.

And the video itself:

Review: Vampire Weekend's 'Horchata'

A few listens in, I get the impression that Vampire Weekend felt some pressure to follow up their self-titled debut. Rightfully so. Their second album's lead single, Horchata, is not an out-right retread of their previous work. It's meant as a compliment when I write that the song is different than what they've previously done, but not a terribly strong departure.

The various instruments in Horchata feel carefully chosen, their arrangement a bid at levity and originality. Maybe the same strategy was used in the writing and recording of songs like Mansard Roofand Walcott, but it never seemed that way.

Overall though, it's quite enjoyable, and as far as the dreaded 2nd album goes, I don't think there's a whole lot about which to worry. [B] - Ryan Sartor.

Check here to download 'Horchata' for free.