The Flying Club Cup
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Beirut - Flying Club Cup - CD Review: Come Fly with Beirut - Zach Condon, a.k.a. Beirut, has recruited some likeminded people to create an album that builds on his debut "Gulag Orkestar" and fleshes out the sound, with new elements. "Gulag Orkestar" drew a lot of inspiration from Balkan folk music and had a pleasingly homemade air about it. Hearing it almost takes you to a café looking onto a square in Sarajevo, slightly sozzled after a few too many Fernet Brancas, and perfectly happy about that. "The Flying Club Cup" retains the "organic" quality of Beirut's debut. Those Balkan elements are joined by some French ones. Alongside the attractively puffing brass and clattering percussion comes the equally alluring wheezing accordion. Condon's voice is a rich, slightly wavering baritone. We are told that each song is intended to evoke a different French city. The sound as a whole puts you in mind of a street festival somewhere far from Paris, in a town with cobbled streets and jasmine tumbling over stone walls. This time you may be a little sloshed after a few too many Pernods. The packaging, like "Gulag Orkestar", appears to feature found photographs that evoke something warm and nostalgic but tinged with sadness for lost times and as such they complement the music very well. This (as well as "Gulag Orkestar") is a remarkable album, even more so when you consider that Condon is actually from Santa Fe. Enjoy the parade. Santé! Review: Different. - This band is something different, and in a good way. If you're tired of listening to your music, try this. It's cheerful, without making you want to commit an act of violence, and makes the sun shine more brightly. There's a South American feel to it and I will most likely be buying more of their music.
D**S
Come Fly with Beirut
Zach Condon, a.k.a. Beirut, has recruited some likeminded people to create an album that builds on his debut "Gulag Orkestar" and fleshes out the sound, with new elements. "Gulag Orkestar" drew a lot of inspiration from Balkan folk music and had a pleasingly homemade air about it. Hearing it almost takes you to a café looking onto a square in Sarajevo, slightly sozzled after a few too many Fernet Brancas, and perfectly happy about that. "The Flying Club Cup" retains the "organic" quality of Beirut's debut. Those Balkan elements are joined by some French ones. Alongside the attractively puffing brass and clattering percussion comes the equally alluring wheezing accordion. Condon's voice is a rich, slightly wavering baritone. We are told that each song is intended to evoke a different French city. The sound as a whole puts you in mind of a street festival somewhere far from Paris, in a town with cobbled streets and jasmine tumbling over stone walls. This time you may be a little sloshed after a few too many Pernods. The packaging, like "Gulag Orkestar", appears to feature found photographs that evoke something warm and nostalgic but tinged with sadness for lost times and as such they complement the music very well. This (as well as "Gulag Orkestar") is a remarkable album, even more so when you consider that Condon is actually from Santa Fe. Enjoy the parade. Santé!
N**E
Different.
This band is something different, and in a good way. If you're tired of listening to your music, try this. It's cheerful, without making you want to commit an act of violence, and makes the sun shine more brightly. There's a South American feel to it and I will most likely be buying more of their music.
A**O
A fantastic experience
I got a gift of this on Saturday and hav'nt stopped playing it since. It is totally brilliant a work of art haunting and beautiful. I googled Zach Condon, I cant believe he is only 21, his voice sounds much more experienced. Trying to decide which track I like best is impossible the more I listen to it all of it's quirks and humour become more obivous. Great arrangments. Deffo for my desert island. Highly reccomend it.
D**T
Tastey.
Almost as good as Gulag Orkestar and Lon Gisland, by the same band. If you like slightly quirky music, or Arcade Fire then take a look. Y ou should enjoy.
T**.
ok
ok recieve all ok. great disk, quickly ship. Is always safe make buys in amazon, recomended for all users. thanks
A**S
Excellent
This is a brilliant album, I play it on repeat! The service was excellent also, arriving quickly in great condition as described. Very happy, thank you!
C**S
Brilliant
A top band
P**G
Three Stars
Not what I was expecting, sounds very bright on vinyl.
M**E
surprisingly Good
I decided to check these guys out since Blondie covered one of their songs. The lead is not the best singer in the world, but that's not important here. What is important is that he's able to paint visual landscapes with the songs and the instrumentation used throughout completes it. It didn't disappoint.
P**M
Muy recomendable!
Llego a tiempo y a mi me gustó mucho!
A**Z
Tudo certo
Gostei muito, de boa qualidade
S**E
Ein wundervolles Album!
Dieses Album ist wirklich ganz fantastisch, nicht nur das Meisterwerk Nantes. Ich liebe Beirut.
Y**Z
ME GUSTA
MUSICA DISTINTA DE LA QUE NORMALMENTE SE ESCUCHA EN LAS RADIOS COMERCIALES Y ES FACIL PODER HACERTE CON ELLA. SOLO PONDRIA COMO INCONVENIENTE EL QUE NO APARECEN LOS TITULOS DE LAS CANCIONES CUANDO MIRAS LOS DISTINTOS ALBUNES.
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