When I really fall in love with a younger artist I often confuse myself. It's as if i fall into some warped feeling of jealousy that is coupled with a heavy feeling of adoration. This more often than not results in me criticizing the artist to most yet secretly burning out their CD in my personal time.
However, Zach Condon (more commonly known as "Beirut") is completely different. Am I jealous of him? No, I only feel adoration, after all, how can you be jealous when someone so modest is so naturally gifted? At the tender age of 22 Zach already boasts two critically acclaimed albums, his debut "Gulag Orkestar" and his 2007 sophomore album which we will be focusing on "The Flying Club Cup".
What I love about The Flying Club Cup is the beautiful imagery it manages to create. From the Sunday streets of Venice like "St Apollonia" to the Cannes Friday night bar feel of "The Penalty", this album effortlessly conjures up European nostalgia. Condon himself actually moved to Paris to write this record, commenting that he wanted to make something special as a tribute to his deceased heroes, Jacques Brel and Serge Gainsbourg. The influence of the aforementioned is clear for all to hear, each song robust and dynamic with the same beautiful melancholy found in classic French cinema.
At the risk of sounding like an over excited fanboy, I really cannot recommend this record enough. It makes for a seamless listening experience.
1 comment:
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