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Their sophomore release \"The Flying Club Cup\" further solidified their reputation as one of the most innovative bands in the indie music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each subsequent album including \"The Rip Tide,\" \"No No No,\" and \"Gallipoli,\" Beirut has continued to evolve while staying true to their signature style. Their music resonates with fans around the world who appreciate the band's ability to seamlessly merge different cultural influences into a cohesive sonic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hadsel","title":"Hadsel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHadsel\u003c\/i\u003e is the first new full - length record since Beirut’s 2019 release, \u003ci\u003eGallipoli\u003c\/i\u003e, and the first on Zach Condon’s own label , Pompeii Records. 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