The Flying Club Cup
Beirut · 2007
38 min · 13 tracks · folk
A lush tapestry of orchestral folk, blending melancholic brass with sweeping melodies and rich textures.
Why this album works
The album received widespread critical acclaim and solidified Beirut's place in the indie music scene, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its distinctive sound inspired a wave of similarly styled indie bands, influencing the folk revival of the late 2000s.
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'The Flying Club Cup' was Beirut's second album, following their breakthrough debut, 'Gulag Orkestar.' At this point, Zach Condon had solidified his unique sound, marked by an eclectic mix of Eastern European influences and indie pop sensibilities, drawing increased attention from both critics and audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maren Morris· Old Crow Medicine Show· Taylor Swift
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Call to Arms 0:18
- 2 Nantes Standout 3:50
- 3 A Sunday Smile Standout 3:35
- 4 Guyamas Sonora 3:31
- 5 La Banlieue 1:57
- 6 Cliquot 3:51
- 7 The Penalty 2:22
- 8 Forks and Knives (La Fête) Standout 3:33
- 9 In the Mausoleum 3:10
- 10 Un dernier verre (Pour la route) 2:51
- 11 Cherbourg 3:33
- 12 St. Apollonia 2:58
- 13 The Flying Club Cup 3:05
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