"Vampire Weekend's 'Only God Was Above Us': A Dark and Rewarding Challenge"

Vampire Weekend's fifth album, "Only God Was Above Us," is a self-referential exploration of the band's signature sounds and motifs, evoking a sense of indie deja vu while reflecting on their New York roots from a distance. The album captures the band's most honest and masterful work, blending familiar elements with new twists and a slightly foreboding mood, creating a collage of elegant and charming melodies.