Beirut The Rip Tide Premature Evaluation
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Beirut - The Riptide
On first listen, Beirut's third full-length, the first since 2007's The Flying Club Cup, glides by almost too easily. The more time you spend with it, though, the more it becomes clear The Rip Tide's initial easy familiarity (and subsequent deepening) is a testament to Zach Condon's continued growth as a songwriter. He's able to deliver the calling-card Beirut people ...
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