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[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

[presto] k e l l a n [/presto]

[presto] e i g h t e e n [/presto]

[presto] d i s t r i c t o n e [/presto]

[presto] t a b l e b y s a n t a [/presto]

[presto] s o n g l y r i c / q u o t e [/presto]

[presto] K E L L A N   F R A Y Koenig has stated in multiple interviews that the album contains lyrical themes of opposition consistent with its title, and feels it is important to understand that the word "Contra" is a fundamental concept of conflict, without any implication that one side is right or wrong. The lyrics of Contra are also meant to express a desire to be compassionate even towards people and things you disagree with. He also states the lyrics of Contra deal with reconciling feeling of privilege and guilt, for which he uses the term "first world guilt". Contra is considered by critics to be instrumental in cementing the cultural significance of Vampire Weekend first formed with their debut record, as Contra deepens and commits to a general attitude of rejecting traditional notions that rock musicians are poor, underprivileged rebels. Whereas their first album brought to light the prejudices against affluence and wealth in rock music, Contra, even in its title, openly argues this stigma. The band made an effort to make their second album a natural expansion on the universe created in their debut album, as a result Contra covers a far greater gamut of musical influences than their debut album, drawing inspiration from genres such as ska on "Holiday", synthpop on "Giving Up the Gun", speed rap on "California English" and even rave music on "Run". The production of the album, directed by Rostam Batmanglij, was also different from their former work in that it did not use chamber echo and natural reverb but instead used digital effects to give the album an eighties aesthetic. Other distinguishing features of Contra are the use of backing vocals as textural elements, the debut of Rostam as a lead guitarist and more layered drumwork in which fundamental Latin beats are blended with drum machines to create a busier rhythm section. (speaking) (emphasis) (headers) (main) (hearing) [/presto]

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

[presto] k e i f e r [/presto]

[presto] e i g h t e e n [/presto]

[presto] d i s t r i c t t w o [/presto]

[presto] t a b l e b y s a n t a [/presto]

[presto] s o n g l y r i c / q u o t e [/presto]

[presto] K E I F E R   D E G R A W Koenig has stated in multiple interviews that the album contains lyrical themes of opposition consistent with its title, and feels it is important to understand that the word "Contra" is a fundamental concept of conflict, without any implication that one side is right or wrong. The lyrics of Contra are also meant to express a desire to be compassionate even towards people and things you disagree with. He also states the lyrics of Contra deal with reconciling feeling of privilege and guilt, for which he uses the term "first world guilt". Contra is considered by critics to be instrumental in cementing the cultural significance of Vampire Weekend first formed with their debut record, as Contra deepens and commits to a general attitude of rejecting traditional notions that rock musicians are poor, underprivileged rebels. Whereas their first album brought to light the prejudices against affluence and wealth in rock music, Contra, even in its title, openly argues this stigma. The band made an effort to make their second album a natural expansion on the universe created in their debut album, as a result Contra covers a far greater gamut of musical influences than their debut album, drawing inspiration from genres such as ska on "Holiday", synthpop on "Giving Up the Gun", speed rap on "California English" and even rave music on "Run". The production of the album, directed by Rostam Batmanglij, was also different from their former work in that it did not use chamber echo and natural reverb but instead used digital effects to give the album an eighties aesthetic. Other distinguishing features of Contra are the use of backing vocals as textural elements, the debut of Rostam as a lead guitarist and more layered drumwork in which fundamental Latin beats are blended with drum machines to create a busier rhythm section. (speaking) (emphasis) (main) (headers) (hearing) [/presto]

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

[presto] j a s m i n e [/presto]

[presto] e i g h t e e n [/presto]

[presto] d i s t r i c t e l e v e n [/presto]

[presto] t a b l e b y s a n t a [/presto]

[presto] s o n g l y r i c / q u o t e [/presto]

[presto] J A S M I N E   H A L L Koenig has stated in multiple interviews that the album contains lyrical themes of opposition consistent with its title, and feels it is important to understand that the word "Contra" is a fundamental concept of conflict, without any implication that one side is right or wrong. The lyrics of Contra are also meant to express a desire to be compassionate even towards people and things you disagree with. He also states the lyrics of Contra deal with reconciling feeling of privilege and guilt, for which he uses the term "first world guilt". Contra is considered by critics to be instrumental in cementing the cultural significance of Vampire Weekend first formed with their debut record, as Contra deepens and commits to a general attitude of rejecting traditional notions that rock musicians are poor, underprivileged rebels. Whereas their first album brought to light the prejudices against affluence and wealth in rock music, Contra, even in its title, openly argues this stigma. The band made an effort to make their second album a natural expansion on the universe created in their debut album, as a result Contra covers a far greater gamut of musical influences than their debut album, drawing inspiration from genres such as ska on "Holiday", synthpop on "Giving Up the Gun", speed rap on "California English" and even rave music on "Run". The production of the album, directed by Rostam Batmanglij, was also different from their former work in that it did not use chamber echo and natural reverb but instead used digital effects to give the album an eighties aesthetic. Other distinguishing features of Contra are the use of backing vocals as textural elements, the debut of Rostam as a lead guitarist and more layered drumwork in which fundamental Latin beats are blended with drum machines to create a busier rhythm section. (speaking) (emphasis) (main) (headers) (hearing) [/presto]

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

Hint 1. i'm a boss ass boss ass boss ass bitch


You get one guess per hint. Post here with your guess!

[umber vivuus 12b 🥀 [dars]]

I'M LITERALLY OMG I CAN DIE A HAPPY DEATH NOW OMG YASSSSSSSS.

is it like idk i think it is sara bc of the "table by santa" thing bc i think that is a thing she does?

but also it might be like stare or shrimp????

but stare wouldn't call herself a boss ass bitch i think.

so either elegant or shrimp??

shrimp?? final guess is shrimp i guess??

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

Elegant of shrimp wat xD

No, u can't guess two people.

You'll get another hint tomorrow night. Mwahahaha.

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

Hint #2: let's go to the beach

[umber vivuus 12b 🥀 [dars]]

(idk if u saw but i was like editing it when u posted and i had narrowed it down to shrimp but if it isn't shrimp then like...)

stare?

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

Nope! It is neither shrimp nor stare.

You'll receive the last hint tomorrow. <333

[umber vivuus 12b 🥀 [dars]]

can I guess elegant again

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

BINGO!

Yes, elegant made this absolutely mindblowing gift for you, darsily. Happy Holidays <333