Mac DeMarco - European Vegas Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'European Vegas'?

   'European Vegas' was written by Macbriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco, better known as Mac DeMarco.

2. Which album features the song 'European Vegas'?

   'European Vegas' is featured on Mac DeMarco's first studio album, Rock and Roll Night Club, released on March 13, 2012.

3. What are some musical influences found in 'European Vegas'?

   'European Vegas' incorporates elements of American soul, glam rock, 1950s rock and roll, garage rock, new wave, and Captured Tracks’ signature jangle guitar pop sound. The song also has a Lou Reed-style vibe with jangly chords and a dash of sorrow.

4. How was 'European Vegas' recorded?

   'European Vegas,' like most tracks on Rock and Roll Night Club, was recorded using a TASCAM 244 Portastudio 4 track cassette recorder in DeMarco's Montreal apartment. The process involved extensive use of pitch control and track summing to overcome the limitations of the recording equipment.

5. What is unique about the production of 'European Vegas'?

   'European Vegas,' along with other tracks on Rock and Roll Night Club, features a lo-fi sound achieved through techniques such as bouncing tracks (ping-ponging) which resulted in generation loss. This method contributed to the sludgy texture that characterizes much of the album.

6. How did critics respond to 'Rock and Roll Night Club', which includes 'European Vegas'?

   'Rock and Roll Night Club' received generally favorable reviews from critics. At Metacritic, it earned an average score of 79 based on five reviews. Critics praised its unique blend of various musical styles and its calculated yet confusing nature.