Update on VW's New Album

Vampire Weekend just posted a little blog post on their MySpace indicating that Rostam Batmanglij's Discovery LP is out. You can get it legally, now.

And, they are working on the final stages of their new album, name TBA. It's expected to be released in the fall. There are rumors that songs "White Sky" and "Arrows" will make the cut. Add to that "Boston," maybe. Regardless of what the critics say, "White Sky" has potential. I'll admit it's underwhelming at first, yes, but it grows on you past two or three listens. Ezra Koenig's vocals around the chorus are a little painful to listen to (high-pitched yelps of "Ooo-oo-wah-hooo") and maybe the song isn't exactly a fantastic departure from the VW catalogue, but it works. And I think they're planning on messing with it and amping it up, anyways.

We can expect more news on the album soon.

For now, the band's booked for All Points West, July 31 in Jersey City, N.J. and Lollapalooza in Chicago, Ill. on Aug. 9.