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| iTunes Session | |
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| Released | December 21, 2010 |
| Recorded | Fall 2010 |
| Studio | Avatar (New York City) |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 18:08 |
| Label | XL |
iTunes Session is the second extended play (EP) by American rock band Vampire Weekend. It was released by XL Recordings on December 21, 2010.
Background
[edit]The EP's six tracks were recorded at Avatar Studios in the fall of 2010.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 8/10[2] |
| Rolling Stone |   [3] |
David Bevan of Pitchfork noted that "every cut sparkles, especially those pulled from the band's debut".[2] Jon Dolan of Rolling Stone said the band "don’t reinvent the six songs they run through on this live-in-the-studio session, but they do some nifty interior decorating".[3]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A-Punk" | 2:22 |
| 2. | "I'm Going Down" | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Holiday" | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Have I the Right" | 3:13 |
| 5. | "Cousins" | 2:30 |
| 6. | "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 18:08 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 171 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 14 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[7] | 37 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Costantino, Emily (December 26, 2010). "In The News: Kurt Vile, Vampire Weekend, Stephen Drozd, Ron Sexsmith, Edwyn Collins And More". Magnet. Archived from the original on December 19, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Bevan, David (January 5, 2011). "Vampire Weekend: iTunes Session EP". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Dolan, Jon (December 21, 2010). "iTunes Session (EP)". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 25, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "iTunes – Music – iTunes Session – EP by Vampire Weekend". iTunes Store (US). December 21, 2010. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Vampire Weekend Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Vampire Weekend Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Vampire Weekend Chart History (Top Rock & Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
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