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The Rip Tide

BeirutMP3 Music
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: August 30, 2011
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Rip Tide September 26, 2011
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Finally, after confusing people with the March of the Zapotec double EP, Beirut has released their third, concrete album. The Rip Tide is decidedly in the same vein as the previous two LPs, and that is what's wonderful about it. After experimenting with French and Latin influences, Zach Condon has taken further Balkan cues from his debut, Gulag Orkestar.

Gulag is the strongest album Condon has recorded; however, Rip Tide matches the quality of Flying Club Cup (#2). Once more, listeners feel as though they're on a hundred-year-old train, traveling to some long-forgotten old town. There are more upbeat songs here compared to previous tracks, particularly on 'Santa Fe', 'East Harlem', and 'Vagabond'. There is also a wonderful throwback in 'Payne's Bay' to Condon's first recording on an EP entitled The Joys of Losing Weight.

Although some have disregarded this track, a highlight of the album is 'The Peacock'. It carries that familiar, melancholic tune that Condon has conjured up on tracks like 'Postcards from Italy' and 'On A Bayonet'. It is buried at the end of the LP, and has consequently become my favorite track of mid-2011.

On an anecdotal side note that the Amazon universe seems to love: I just saw these guys perform tonight. They are, honestly, a great band. They are shockingly good at getting to the heart of nostalgic, melancholic music. Get Gulag, get this, get everything in between and you will, most likely, feel 100x more human than your office cubicle lets you.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, Fantastic Packaging August 31, 2011
Format:Vinyl
Beirut's The Rip Tide is a wonderful album. The songs flow nicely, the lyrics are accompanied by wonderful melodies. Some may complain about the length of the album relative to Beirut's previous albums, but it seems they were focused on releasing and album full of equally great songs, there are no fillers here.

As for the vinyl packaging, it is the best I've seen all year. It is simple, yet fantastic. The record's outer sleeve is thick and sturdy, it is reminiscent of my old, high-fidelity classical records. It is also bound in cloth, adding to the quality of the sleeve. The inner sleeve is a thick, and of high quality plastic. This is one of the few records I opened and put directly on my turntable without having to thoroughly clean. A few specks of dust here and there, but I'm not complaining.

The physical and musical quality of this release is magnificent. One of the better albums of the year, and one of the highest quality packaging I've seen in a while.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beirut Blast October 3, 2011
Format:Vinyl
This has rapidly turned into one of, if not my favourite album of the year so far. It is a special, special piece of work that is uplifting and thoughtful, tuneful and captivating. I first heard this in Rough Trade East in London and it stopped me in my tracks. Its pace and control are beautiful, a magic collection of songs that deserve listen after proper listen.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I loved this CD and I love Beirut. The pakcaging was great, no cracks when it came. I loved the music as well. It plays very clearly and the piano on this CD is great. Loved it.
Published 5 days ago by Grace LeGrand
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Sounds with a lout of feeling
Have been wanting to get this Beirut Disc for a while, and very glad I did. Not really like anything else out there although their use of horns, strings and winds does bring to... Read more
Published 7 days ago by PG
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
With each release, Beirut consistently amazes me and makes me an even greater fan than I was previously. This is an absolutely wonderful album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sfoio
5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
By far their best job according to my opinion you have to buy it if you are a Beirut fun!
Published 5 months ago by Lampros
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album
I absolutely love this album, can listen to it over and over when I am driving. My car even loves this album.
Published 5 months ago by Sarah S. Harbin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Beirut is at their boho best in this CD. Folksy arrangements, great lyrics and melodies, wonderfully sung. This is a good follow up to the Flying Club Cup CD.
Published 6 months ago by Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album
This is such a beautiful collection of songs. There is a triumphant sadness that ebbs and flows throughout the songs thanks to the excellent use of brass. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Seng
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it.
I knew nothing about Beruit until I heard the song "Santa Fe" on the radio a few weeks ago. Such a catchy song I set out to find the album and I'm glad I did. Read more
Published 14 months ago by John M
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Orchestral Pop
First, I want to thank Paste.com for including The Rip Tide in its best of 2011 list, thereby introducing me to this wonderful talent (Zach Condon). Read more
Published 15 months ago by Scientific K
5.0 out of 5 stars Adrift In Sweet Melancholia
I like a lot of what Beruit has done, but this is by far my favorite. Beautiful lilting melodies, weave around slightly akilter rhythms. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lard Helmet
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