January 7th, 2014 
John Bazley 
Over the years, Vampire Weekend have proven themselves as the quirkiest bunch in the post-Death Cab indie rock scene. Enter their contribution to Sweatheart 2014, Starbucks’ Valentines Day 2014 compilation, a cover of neo-classical tune “Con Te Partirò” made famous by Andrea Bocelli.
The cover adds the electronic element found on their 2013 record, Modern Vampires Of The City, and features singer Ezra Koenig singing in Italian. As strange as it is, the band recreates the song in their own indistinguishable style and pull it off exceedingly well.
You can stream the song (via Rolling Stone) and check out the full tracklist of the Starbucks Valentines Day comp after the jump.
Sweetheart 2014 Tracklist:
01. Jim James – “Turn Your Lights Down Low” (Bob Marley cover)
02. Vampire Weekend – “Con Te Partirò” (Inspired by the Andrea Bocelli recording)
03. Beck – “Love” (John Lennon cover)
04. Phosphorescent – “Tomorrow Is A Long Time” (Bob Dylan cover)
05. The Head and the Heart – “Don’t Forget Me” (Harry Nilsson cover)
06. Valerie June – “Happy or Lonesome” (the Carter Family cover)
07. Bahamas – “Always on My Mind” (Willie Nelson cover)
08. Thao – “If You Were Mine” (Ray Charles cover)
09. Ben Harper – “Fade Into You” (Mazzy Star cover)
10. Fiona Apple – “I’m In The Middle of a Riddle” (Anton Karas cover)
11. Brandi Carlile – “The Chain” (Fleetwood Mac cover)
12. Blake Mills – “I Hope” (Bobby Charles cover)
13. Sharon Jones – “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” (Stevie Wonder cover)
In addition to UTG, John has contributed to Alternative Press and Full Frequency Media. Follow him on Twitter for pictures of his dog.
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