Vampire WeekendModern Vampires Of The City

Label:

XL Recordings – XLCD 556

Format:

CD , Album

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Pop Rock

Tracklist

1 Obvious Bicycle
Backing VocalsAngel Deradoorian
Drum Programming [Additional], Programmed By [Additional Synth Programming]Ariel Rechtshaid
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
Performer [Features A Sample Of "Keep Cool Babylon"]Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus
4:11
2 Unbelievers
AccordionBrendan Ryan
Drum Programming [Additional], Programmed By [Additional Synth Programming]Ariel Rechtshaid
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Mixed ByScott Jacoby
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
Performer [Flistle]Johnny Cuomo
PianoEzra Koenig
TromboneElizabeth Lea
TrumpetDanny T. Levin
TubaSeth Shafer
3:23
3 Step
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Mixed ByRich Costey
Mixed By [Mix Assistant], Engineer [ProTools]Chris Kasych
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
Technician [Assistant]Eric Isip
Written-By [Contains Elements From "Aubrey"]Gates*
Written-By [Hook "Every Time I See You In The World You Always Step To My Girl"]YZ
4:12
4 Diane Young
Drum Programming [Additional], Programmed By [Additional Synth Programming]Ariel Rechtshaid
Drums [Additional]Jeff Curtin
Engineer [Additional Engineering]Juan Pieczanski
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Mixed ByRich Costey
Mixed By [Mix Assistant], Engineer [ProTools]Chris Kasych
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
SaxophoneAdam Shatz
Technician [Assistant]Eric Isip
2:40
5 Don't Lie
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Lyrics By [Additional]Rostam Batmanglij
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
3:33
6 Hannah Hunt
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
3:58
7 Everlasting Arms
Bass [Additional]Ariel Rechtshaid
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
3:03
8 Finger Back
Backing VocalsFanny Franklin
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
3:26
9 Worship You
Backing VocalsAngel Deradoorian
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
3:21
10 Ya Hey
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Mixed ByRich Costey
Mixed By [Mix Assistant], Engineer [ProTools]Chris Kasych
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
Music By [Bass Line Of Bridge Section]Ariel Rechtshaid
Technician [Assistant]Eric Isip
5:13
11 Hudson
Drum Programming [Additional], Programmed By [Additional Synth Programming]Ariel Rechtshaid
Lyrics ByEzra Koenig
Music ByRostam Batmanglij
TromboneElizabeth Lea
TrumpetDanny T. Levin
TubaSeth Shafer
4:15
12 Young Lion
Backing VocalsAngel Deradoorian
Music By, Lyrics By, Lead VocalsRostam Batmanglij
1:45

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Vampire Weekend
  • Copyright ©Vampire Weekend
  • Licensed ToXL Recordings Ltd.
  • Published ByVampire Weekend Music
  • Published ByImagem Music
  • Published ByLion Of God Publishing Co.
  • Published ByKobalt Music Services America Inc.
  • Published ByKipahulu Music
  • Licensed FromTrojan Recordings Ltd.
  • Recorded AtRB's Apt
  • Recorded At222 10th St
  • Recorded AtSlow Death Studios
  • Recorded AtDowntown Music Studios
  • Recorded AtVox Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtEcho Park Back House Studios
  • Mixed AtRB's Apt.
  • Mixed At222 10th St.
  • Mixed AtSlow Death Studios
  • Mixed AtDowntown Music Studios
  • Mixed AtVox Recording Studios
  • Mixed AtEcho Park Back House Studios
  • Mixed AtEusonia Studios
  • Mixed AtEldorado Recording Studios
  • Mastered AtThe Lodge, New York
  • Pressed ByArvato, USA – 81588821

Credits

  • A&RKris Chen
  • Arranged By [Additional Vocal Arrangement]Angel Deradoorian
  • Arranged By [String And Brass Arrangements]Rostam Batmanglij
  • Art DirectionRostam Batmanglij
  • Band [Vampire Weekend Is], BassChris Baio
  • Band [Vampire Weekend Is], DrumsChris Tomson*
  • Band [Vampire Weekend Is], Lead VocalsEzra Koenig
  • Band [Vampire Weekend Is], Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Harmony Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drum Programming, Programmed By [Synth Programming], Keyboards, ShakerRostam Batmanglij
  • CopyistShruti Kumar
  • Cover, Design [Album Cover Designed By]Rostam Batmanglij
  • Cover, Photography By [Cover Photograph]Neal Boenzi
  • Design [Compact Disc Design]Rostam Batmanglij
  • EngineerRostam Batmanglij
  • Engineer [Additional Mix Engineering]Justin Gerrish
  • Layout [Packaging], Design [Booklet]Matt de Jong
  • Legal [Representation]Nicky Stein
  • ManagementMonotone, Inc.
  • Mastered ByJoe LaPorta
  • Mixed ByRostam Batmanglij (tracks: 1, 5 to 9, 11, 12)
  • Photography By [Band Photo]Alex John Beck
  • ProducerRostam Batmanglij
  • Technician [ProTools Operators]Rich Rich

Notes

All songs [...] 2013 Vampire Weekend Music (ASCAP)/Imagem Music
Except: bass line of bridge section of "Ya Hey" [...] published by Lion of God Publishing Co./istered worldwide by Kobalt Music Services America, Inc.

"Step" This composition contains elements from "Aubrey" (Gates). Published by Kipahulu Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Thanks to YZ's "Who's that girl" for our hook "Every time I see you in the world you always step to my girl."

"Obvious Bicycle" Features a sample of "Keep Cool Babylon" by Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus, licensed courtesy of Trojan Recordings Ltd.

All songs mixed by Rostam Batmanglij and Ariel Rechtshaid except "Unbelievers" Mixed by Scott Jacoby and Emily Lazar at Eusonia Studios, NYC; "Diane Young", "Yo Hey" and "Step" Mixed by Rich Costey at Eldorado Recording Studios, Los Angeles. Mix Assistant and ProTools Engineer: Chris Kasych, Assistant: Eric Isip

Recording and Mixing Locations:
RB's Apt; 222 10th St; Slow Death Studios in Burbank; Downtown Studios in NYC; Vox Studios in LA; Echo Park Back House in LA.

Cover Photograph used courtesy of Neal Boenzi/The New York Times/Redux.
The image of the Flatiron Building is a trademark used under limited license.

Management: Vampire Weekend is exclusively managed worldwide by Ian Montone and Michele Harrison for Monotone, Inc.
Legal Representation: Nicky Stein at Clintons.

℗ & © 2013 Vampire Weekend under exclusive license to XL Recordings Ltd

Packaged in a standard jewel case with O-card cardboard slipcase.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 34904 05562 2
  • Barcode (Scanned UPC as 13-digit GTIN): 0634904055622
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): XLCD 556 [arvato] + + 81588821
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L028
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 10K0
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): XLCD 556 [arvato] + + 81588821
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L028
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 10E6
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): XLCD 556 [arvato] + + 81588821
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L028
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 10J7

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