"Vampire Weekend's long-awaited fourth studio album finally dropped in May 2019, and boy, was it worth the wait. Holding a total of 18 songs (the band's lengthiest tracklist thus far) and just under 58 minutes long, Father of the Bride was instantly a hit among fans and critics, receiving Grammy nominations for both album of the year and best alternative album. The sound of this album isn't a huge departure from those of the band's last three, but the songs' lyrics are more polished and centralized, no doubt in large part due to the fact that the band's last studio album was released in 2013.
"Standout tracks include 'Harmony Hall,' 'This Life,' and 'Sunflower' — which features Steve Lacy on guitar — as well as 'Hold You Now,' which was created in collaboration with Danielle Haim." — Kelsey Kennick, editorial operations manager
