Beirut - The Flying Club Cup (2007)

I know I haven't posted for a while, but during this short hiatus I have listened to and found TONS of new music. This is one that I have been insanely obsessed with for the past month or so. Beirut, mainly consisting of 22-year-old Zach Condon and a large backing band creates a kind of indie-folk I've never heard the likes of before. Throwing together Eastern European, folk, indie rock, French and gypsy/Balkan folk influences all into one flowing style of music, along with his deep, smooth voice and 9-person backing band, these compositions are just phenomenal. This is an incredibly innovative, intriguing, and overall timeless album. Beirut has now become one of my favorite musical acts in existence - all hail Beirut!

Genres: Indie-folk, indie-rock, Balkan gypsy music, Neo-Balkan

1. "A Call to Arms" - 0:19
2. "Nantes" - 3:50
3. "A Sunday Smile" - 3:36
4. "Guyamas Sonora" - 3:32
5. "La Banlieu" - 1:58
6. "Cliquot" - 3:52
7. "The Penalty" - 2:22
8. "Forks and Knives (La Fête)" - 3:34
9. "In the Mausoleum" - 3:13
10. "Un dernier Verre (Pour la Route)" - 2:51
11. "Cherbourg" - 3:35
12. "St. Apollonia" - 2:59
13. "The Flying Club Cup" - 3:05

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