Lon Gisland is an EP by Beirut, released on CD by Ba Da Bing! Records in January 2007[1] and on single-sided 12" LP by Chouette Records.[2]
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| Released | January 30, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Indie folk | |||
| Length | 16:29 | |||
| Label | Ba Da Bing | |||
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It is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Gulag Orkestar and the first album performed by the full band, which came together after Gulag Orkestar's release. Lon Gisland includes a reworked version of "Scenic World", from Beirut's previous album.[3] The EP’s title does not refer to a person named Lon Gisland, but is instead a play on the place-name “Long Island.”
Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.8/10[3] |
| Rolling Stone |    [4] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [5] |
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".[3]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Zach Condon
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- The EP'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.
Personnel edit
The following people contributed to Lon Gisland:[6]
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Charts edit
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Top Heatseekers | 37[7] |
References edit
- ^ BEIRUT (2007). Lon Gisland EP. BA DA BING records. Archived from the original on 4 September 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ Beirut. Lon Ginsland. Midheaven Mail Order. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ a b c Stosuy, Brandon. Album Reviews: Beirut: Lon Gisland EP. Pitchfork Media. 31 January 2007
- ^ 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 - Credits. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011
- ^ Lon Gisland - Charts & Awards. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011