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One of Beirut’s most beloved songs. Named after the French port city, this track gallops forward with a frantic ukulele strum and a melancholic brass melody. Lyrically, it hints at a breakup and a train journey. Essential listening.

Slow, haunting, and beautiful. Condon’s voice cracks with emotion over a simple organ drone. Beirut-The Flying Club Cup Full Album Zip

, the project led by multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon. Moving away from the heavier Balkan influences of their debut, this record serves as a "love letter to France," drawing heavily from French chanson and the theatrical drama of Jacques Brel. Album Overview and Style One of Beirut’s most beloved songs

The longest track on the album. It starts with a lonely piano and slowly adds layers of brass, strings, and choir-like vocals. It is a slow burn that rewards patience. Essential listening

: Much of the recording was completed at Arcade Fire’s "Petite Église" studio in Quebec. Collaborations : The album features string arrangements by Owen Pallett