Contra Tracklist
Contra is the second studio album by Vampire Weekend. They tried many new musical styles, including dubbed and slowed vocals, clattering pseudo-punk, African guitar riffs, grand choral swells, and many more over the course of this record
Many of the lyrics on this record are on dense topics, such as young love and Third World strife. Ezra, while wanting to discuss these topics, never let it take away from the enjoyment of the music, as his melodic abilities never let any of the songs feel too heavy to delve into.
Contra debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of January 30th, 2010. It sold 124,000 copies during its first week to land them that position on the chart. This record was Vampire Weekend’s first #1 debut on the chart. It later was certified gold by the RIAA on November 21st, 2011.
“Contra” Q&A
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How did this record perform on the charts?
Contra debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of January 30th, 2010. It sold 124,000 copies during its first week to land them that position on the chart.
This record also represented Vampire Weekend’s first #1 debut on the chart.
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Does this record have any RIAA certifications?
Yes. Contra was certified gold by the RIAA on November 21st, 2011.
