Lon Gisland EP is an EP by Beirut. It is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Gulag Orkestar and the first album performed by the full band, which came together after the release of Gulag Orkestar. The CD includes a reworked version of "Scenic World", a re-recording of the song that appears on Beirut's previous album.[1]
The album was released on CD by Ba Da Bing! Records[2] and LP single-sided 12" by Chouette Records.[3]
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by Zach Condon.
| 1. |
"Elephant Gun" |
5:48 |
| 2. |
"My Family's Role in the World Revolution" |
2:07 |
| 3. |
"Scenic World" |
2:53 |
| 4. |
"The Long Island Sound" |
1:18 |
| 5. |
"Carousels" |
4:23 |
- This CD's version of "Scenic World" differs from the first in that it has a slower, stronger sound and is entirely acoustic, with a violin and accordion replacing the original MIDI keyboard.
[edit] Personnel
The following people contributed to Lon Gisland:[4]
- Rob Carmichael - Design, Layout Design
- Josh Clark - Engineer
- Perrin Cloutier - Accordion, Cello
- Ryan Condon - Composer
- Zach Condon - Composer, Mixing, Piano, Trumpet, Ukulele, Vocals
- Kristin Ferebee - Violin
- Paul Johnson - Mixing
- Jon Natchez - Clarinet, Glockenspiel, Sax (Baritone), Ukulele
- Adam Nunn - Mastering
- Nick Petree - Percussion
- Kelly Pratt - Euphonium, Flugelhorn, Trumpet
[edit] Reception
Pitchfork Media's Brandon Stosuy gave Lon Gisland a positive review, calling Condon's decision to play with a full band a "smart move." Stosuy ended his review by writing "It seems Condon's getting all this-- by embracing the developments, he's started to go beyond chewing the scenery to, well, actually living in it."[1]
[edit] Charts
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Stosuy, Brandon. Album Reviews: Beirut: Lon Gisland EP. Pitchfork Media. 31 January 2007
- ^ BEIRUT - Lon Gisland EP. BA DA BING records. Retrieved 19 June 2011
- ^ Beirut: Lon Ginsland. Midheaven Mail Order. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ Lon Gisland - Credits. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011
- ^ Christgau, Robert. Beirut: Lon Gisland. Rolling Stone. 25 January 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2011
- ^ Beirut - Lon Gisland EP. Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 19 June 2011
- ^ Lon Gisland - Charts & Awards. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011
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