Discussing the track with The Sunday Times before its release, Koenig commented that "infighting among white people about who is marginally more or less white is not particularly interesting", and that the song partially explores that.[1] The phrase "unbearably white" had previously been used as a criticism of the band, in reference to their race.[2][3]
Compositionedit
The art pop song develops and shifts between isolated vocals, handbells, jazz fusion-inspired bass guitar, and orchestral swells, and lyrically explores a failing relationship.[2][4][3][5] The track's title has been described as a "prank", as the song does not discuss Koenig's racial identity.[3]
Critical receptionedit
For Pitchfork, Sheldon Pearce described the song as "gorgeous", concluding that "as the [song's] characters seek salvation from a bitter coldness, Vampire Weekend find a spark".[3]
Personneledit
Credits adapted from Father of the Bride's liner notes.[6]
^Dean, Jonathan (March 31, 2019). "Vampire Weekend interview world exclusive: Ezra Koenig on the band's new album, Father of the Bride, and why he's supporting Bernie Sanders". The Times. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
^ abNelson, Michael (April 4, 2019). "Vampire Weekend – "This Life" & "Unbearably White"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
^ abcdPearce, Sheldon (April 4, 2019). ""Unbearably White" by Vampire Weekend Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
^Cook-Wilson, Winston (April 4, 2019). "Vampire Weekend Release New Singles "This Life" and "Unbearably White"". Spin. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
^Fricke, David (April 30, 2019). "Review: Vampire Weekend's Modern California Pop Masterpiece 'Father of the Bride'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
^"Vampire Weekend Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
April 11, 2024
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