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 This record left our Phil feeling ecstatic.
Beirut Beirut Beirut eh. Where on earth do you start. I guess this is one of the years 'important' releases after the last album blew everyones collective socks off and ended up in loads of end of years polls. Possibly the biggest acolation awarded to the album was in fact the Norman Records album of the year which wasn't something given lightly. Oh no. We're a right ole set of fussy sods here. So here's 'The Flying Club Cup' on 4AD and it has a lot to live up to. I can't imagine the pressure of trying to follow up such a great highly praised debut. Zach did lose it a bit I believe, but he's back all sorted out and with a brand new album. What's it like?? Put simply it's amazing. From the start to the end it's cocking marvellous. He's not gonna win over any new fans here at all but he will consolidate his fanbase as people who loved the last album will love this. The strength of the songwriting is as remarkable as it was last time. The pure emotion in his voice will have you reaching for you hankies. It's not a happy record at all though it's more cheery than the last miseryplate. One thing that is different is there's a real Mexican vibe going through some of the songs.... that coupled with the Parisian vibe and the Eastern European vibe makes this a real mish mash of different cultures which somehow glues together effortlessly. I guess this is his secret. Great trumpets as well. Fantastico!!
What the label says:
BEIRUT
‘The Flying Club Cup’
One of the largest surprise hits of 2006 was Beirut's
‘Gulag Orkestar’, which received widespread acclaim
for its innovative combination of Balkan and pop
melodies. Even more surprising was that it was the
work of one 19-year-old kid, Zach Condon, and done
almost completely in his bedroom. Now, two years
later, Condon has just completed six months of work
on his follow up record, which evokes the forgotten
charms of older approaches to pop music.
The new record ‘The Flying Club Cup’ will be released
on Monday 8th October on 4AD and features a
notable shift in sound from Gulag. With song titles
like "Nantes" and "Cherbourg," the record is more a
love letter to French culture. Featuring thirteen tracks
in all, ‘The Flying Club Cup’ continues on the trajectory
that began with the Lon Gisland EP, where the
entire eight member band plays along on the recordings.
Besides the eight member orkestar and guests,
Owen Pallett of Final Fantasy adds lush string
arrangements to the songs, as well as guest vocals
on a track entitled "Cliquot."
The album was recorded in two separate sessions -
at the A Hawk and a Hacksaw practice space, and at
Arcade Fire's ornate studios outside of Montreal. To
date, Gulag Orkestar has sold over 100,000 copies
worldwide.
Following on from a coveted spot at this years
Glastonbury and a sold-out and critically acclaimed
headlining London, Koko gig, Beirut is set to return to
the UK for live dates in November, details to follow.
Tracks:
1. A Call To Arms
2. Nantes-
3.A Sunday Smile
4. Guyamas Sonora
5. La Banlieu
6. Cliquot
7. The Penalty
8. Forks and Knives(La Fête)
9. In The Mausoleum
10. Un Dernier Verre (Pour la Route)
11. Cherbourg
12. St. Apollonia
13. The Flying Club Cup |
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