I was just listening to the Twenty One Pilots link you provided. I like the energy but, and I'm being really picky here, I wasn't a fan of the effect on his vocals. Really seemed produced, but that's just me. I wonder, is their older stuff more lo-fi? You made the Vampire Weekend comparison and the thing about that band is they're able to make big albums that still sound accessible and humble. -not sure if that makes sense. Should I have a different starting point for their music? Also, back to VW -Modern Vampires is an album I haven't tired of despite listening to it a LOT. Should have added it to my list here.
Honestly no that's pretty representative of their style. You might try Holding on to You from Regional at Best, it's another one of my favorites of theirs. But really it does just boil down to them being a bit overwrought, especially compared to other bands I know you enjoy. I didn't think about that VW comparison much, it may be wrong. Meant not so much musically as stylistically and attitude-wise. We'll see. Modern Vampires is incredible, speaking as someone who didn't like the first two albums much. EDIT: a preemptive thank you for whatever's in my mailbox! I'm away from it for a day or two but I'm excited. Hope the postal service managed to work, can't always count on that.
I like all of Vampire Weekends albums but Modern Vampires for me is the best album I heard all year, it continues to provide. I really dug Foxygens We are the 21st century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic too. -It's hard to be that derivative and still end up with your own thing. I'm excited to see what 2014 brings! Enjoy those shows and thanks again for getting this thing started.
I'm glad you like Foxygen, I'm a fan. I wanted to see them when they showed up in Philly but their concert sold out. Also, my love for Vampire Weekend knows no bounds. For a long time I wanted to look exactly like this girl. I bought that album on CD and on vinyl - vinyl you get a nice big poster of the cover art. It's front and center of my "music" wall in my room. - I still think she is stunningly beautiful.