The Walls Are Coming Down

February 17, 2009

I first posted about Fanfarlo early in 2008 when most of their songs were still in demo form saying, “this band is going places, and I suggest you get on board.” It’s been a year in making, but the band is now releasing their debut album and are picking up followers left and right, captivating everyone that listens to them. The buzz is in no way undeserved; their debut album, titled Reservoir, is full of lovingly crafted, ever-endearing orchestral indie pop. Fanfarlo’s sound can be aptly described as a combination of lush, spirited instrumentation of Arcade Fire and and the warm, graceful tones of Beirut. The results are magical.

The band-approved preview track for the album is called “I’m a Pilot”. The song’s slow marching tempo and lovely strings remind me very much of “Crown of Love”. It builds to a wonderful climax that incorporates some cool slide guitar and an uplifting vocal. It’s an awesome track and will definitely get more people interested in Fanfarlo’s music, the real gem of this album though comes six tracks in with “The Walls Are Coming Down”.  This is simply an absolutely gorgeous song.  The band excels at writing beautiful arrangements and they absolutely knocks it out of the park in that department on this one.  The trumpets, ukelele, and violins are weaved together to make a stunning, lush sound.  Reservoir is amazingly consistent, no filler, no dull moments.  It’s already one of my top albums of the year.

MP3 Fanfarlo – I’m A Pilot
MP3 Fanfarlo – The Walls Are Coming Down

The album is available at any of their upcoming shows  including SXSW.

Posted by Taylor in Artist Spotlight