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"East Harlem"from the album The Rip Tide2011iTunesIf you're already a fan of Beirut, the first thing you notice on its new album is how much the band's ringleader, Zach Condon, has matured as a songwriter. The second thing you notice is the album's sophisticated simplicity.The Rip Tide is Beirut's third long-player, and it continues Condon's love affair with baroque instrumentation. There are the usual flair-filled horn arrangements, cinematic strings and well-placed ukulele riffs. However, with each album, Condon has further honed his focus as a performer. The Rip Tide benefits from a...
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