Sophomore effort from Beirut. Following Gulag Orkestar, 2007'sThe Flying Club Cupfound Zach Condon further exploring the sounds of Balkan folk music with an indie twist. This particular album features Condon introducing the ukelele and French horns into his repertoire, as well as string arrangements fromArcade Fire'sOwen Pallett(akaFinal Fantasy). Check "Nantes," "Guyamas Sonora," "The Penalty," "St. Apollonia," and "The Flying Club Cup." Official 2019 reissue on Beirut's own Pompeii imprint. 13 tracks in all.
