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Vampire Weekend's Best Songs for a Summer Road Trip

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    This Life

    218 votes
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    Lively

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    "This Life" features an upbeat melody and a relaxed rhythm, making it the perfect soundtrack for enjoying the scenery during a summer road trip. Its carefree atmosphere evokes a sense of freedom and adventure, ideal for covering miles under the sun.

    • Catchy

    • Perfect for a summer road trip

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    Sunflower

    35 votes
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    Upbeat and optimistic rhythm

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    Sunflower is an ideal choice for a summer road trip due to its upbeat tempo and catchy melody. The song evokes a sense of carefree adventure, perfect for enjoying the scenery while covering miles under the sun.

    • Catchy and summery melody

    • Perfect for singing at the top of your lungs

    • Fresh and energetic sound

    • Evokes feelings of freedom

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    Harmony Hall

    31 votes

    Explores themes of disillusionment

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    Harmony Hall is a perfect choice for a summer road trip thanks to its optimistic energy and catchy melody that evokes a sense of freedom and adventure. Its vibrant rhythm and thoughtful lyrics invite singalongs while cruising through sunny landscapes.

    • Explores duality

    • Explores the internal struggle between the desire for change and resignation

    • Has multiple layers of meaning

    • Song that finds the band's characteristic paradox

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    Giving Up the Gun

    26 votes

    Deep reflection on the passage of time

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    'Giving Up the Gun' by Vampire Weekend is ideal for a summer road trip due to its infectious energy and upbeat rhythm. Its catchy melody and vibrant production evoke a sense of adventure and freedom, perfect for enjoying the open landscape and sunshine.

    • Acceptance of one's own

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    Campus

    25 votes

    Captures the complexity of emotions

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    'Campus's' upbeat energy and catchy melody make it the perfect soundtrack for enjoying the scenery and freedom of a summer road trip. Its lively rhythm invites you to sing along at the top of your lungs as you cover miles under the sun.

    • Melancholic reflection on unrequited love and university life

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    Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

    25 votes

    Intriguing blend of cultural references and conflicting emotions.

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    Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa is a perfect choice for a summer road trip due to its upbeat tempo and catchy melody that evokes a sense of freedom and adventure. The song creates a vibrant and carefree atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the scenery and the breeze while covering miles.

    • Portrays the image of a young woman in intimate and everyday moments.

    • Song number 67 on the list of The 100 best songs of the year in 2007.

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    Oxford Comma

    24 votes

    Popular Vampire Weekend song

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    "Oxford Comma's" upbeat energy and catchy rhythm make it a perfect choice for a summer road trip. Its memorable chorus and carefree atmosphere evoke the sense of adventure and freedom that defines a summer journey.

    • Features a music video directed by Richard Ayoade

    • It's a scathing and satirical critique of grammatical norms

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    A-Punk

    22 votes

    Lively and catchy

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    A-Punk is a perfect song for a summer road trip due to its energetic rhythm and catchy melody that evokes a sense of freedom and carefree fun. Its infectious energy instantly lifts the mood, making it the ideal soundtrack for enjoying the sun and the moving scenery.

    • Perfect for a summer road trip

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    Horchata

    20 votes

    Delicious and very refreshing.

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    'Horchata' by Vampire Weekend evokes a feeling of warmth and carefree joy with its catchy rhythm and upbeat melodies, making it perfect for enjoying the sun and scenery during a summer road trip.

    • Very easy to make at home.

    • Suitable for diabetics.

    • Can be prepared without sugar.

    • Can be prepared with almonds or hazelnuts.

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    White Sky

    19 votes

    Presents a thoughtful journey through urban landscapes

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    "White Sky"'s upbeat energy and infectious rhythm make it the perfect soundtrack for enjoying the sun and freedom of a summer road trip. Its vibrant melody evokes the sense of adventure and carefree spirit ideal for cruising down miles with the windows down.

    • Playful sound

    • Synth foam, perky digital rhythms, joyful whoops and African-flavored guitars

    • About exploring New York

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