music · 01 June 2013 · 11 years ago
'Modern Vampires of the City' by Vampire Weekend went to No.1 on the US album charts. Their sophomore album 'Contra' also debuted at No.1 in 2010, making this the first time an independent rock band had entered at No.1 with two consecutive releases. 'Modern Vampires of the City' also shattered the previous record for first week vinyl sales, moving nearly 10,000 units.
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