1. They've created a new genre
Their funky mix of classical, African (primarily Kenyan), and alternative music creates a unique sound that sounds somewhat like preppy 80's rock, if music can be considered preppy.
2. Interviews like this >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3hfpEjDWJQ
3. Their lyrics are wildly poetic but not too complex for the average listener
Example lyrics from the song Step:Wisdom's a gift but you'd trade it for youth,
Age is an honor - it's still not the truth
We saw the stars when they hid from the world
You cursed the sun when it stepped to your girl
The band formed during their senior year at Columbia.
5. Ezra, the lead singer, had a hilarious and intellectually simulating blogspot during his college years
The Blog: http://internetvibes.blogspot.com/ My personal favorite post/comment thread: http://internetvibes.blogspot.com/2006/02/prep-osterous.html
6. The Song "Hannah Hunt"
No explanation could do this masterpiece justice so I won't even attempt a flattering overview.
7. Sorry to get all teenage-girl on you but... I mean, they're gorgeous
8. They've revolutionized the image of a rock band
Commonly spotted sporting sperries, button downs, and plaid scarves, this band is not pretending to be anything they are not.
9. Fluidity
Their 3 albums have not failed to maintain the very unique VW sound while still progressing lyrically and differing enough in beat where, although similar, each album is exiting and new.
10. Their Social Media Hilarity
I hereby deem everyone of their twitters (excluding Rostam's), Instagrams, and Vines 100% chuckle-worthy.
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