New Beirut Song – A Sunday Smile
I loved Gulag Orkestar, and the Lon Gisland EP was also great, so I am really looking forward to the new Beirut album. It lands some time in October (the 9th in the States, not sure when over here) and will be called The Flying Club Cup. According to Beirut’s website:
It is very much inspired by the music and culture of France, especially the emotional pull of a musician like Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel was of course Belgian, much like French Fries, but you get the drift. There will be contributions from folk from Final Fantasy and A Hawk and a Hacksaw, so it all sounds very promising.
The pre-release track, A Sunday Smile, doesn’t sound like much more than a less lively version of what we’ve already heard from Condon and his cohorts, but I’d be surprised if the record itself wasn’t a joy – I just love the faded carnival atmosphere of Beirut.
Beirut – A Sunday Smile
I gave the album a once-through tonight, and it hasn’t grabbed me yet. There’s not an Elephant Gun on there, but that’s not to say I’ll not like it. I think it’s one that might take a bit more time…
Is that an advance copy then? Jammy swine!