Beirut - East Harlem/ Goshen

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5...according to our Clinton on Fri 03 Jun, 2011.

Everyone likes Beirut don't they? You all like a bit of Beirut. There, that's you told. Here comes Zach once again, ukelele at the ready, horns parping like a Salvation Army band in the background while drums thump away and a general good time is had by all. This is a ridiculously limited 7" on Zach's own label (they are all at it!). Both songs are absolutely brand, spanking new and the first material unleashed to the public since the 'March of the Zapotec' EP way back in '09. The good news is that Beirut are back to doing what they are good at. The A side is upbeat orch-pop with an excellent coda which layers itself up like many a Sufjan Stevens composition has done. In fact this will appeal to a lot of the Sufjan fans too scared by 'The Age of Adz'. The B side is an emotional piano ballad rising up with trademark horn and marching drums, quite wrought but not overly so, although he has lost the musical magpie affectations of his debut, he's still a force to be reckoned with. It promises much for whatever comes next. Sure to fly off the shelves so buy now or weep later.

Two brand new songs from Beirut; Released via Zach Condon’s own label, Pompeii Records. ‘East
Harlem’ and ‘Goshen’ are the first new songs from Beirut since 2009’s March of the Zapotec EP
revealing an expanded approach from a band that has always been nomadic. ‘East Harlem’ is an
immediate pop song, with an upbeat uke, piano and trumpet melody tailor made for seven-inch
satisfaction. ‘Goshen’ balances out the mirth with heartfelt piano and intimate vocals - perhaps band
leader Zach Condon’s greatest singing performance ever. Together, the songs portend of good things to
come. Beirut will be on tour for an extended run of shows for what promises to be a very exciting year
for the band. Theres two thousand on white vinyl, and two thousand on blue vinyl for the world.

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