Lon Gisland is an EP by Beirut, released on CD by Ba Da Bing! Records in January 2007 and on single-sided 12" LP by Chouette Records.
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 Orkestars release. Lon Gisland includes a reworked version of "Scenic World", from Beirut's previous album. 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
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".
Track listing
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 The following people contributed to Lon Gisland:Lon Gisland - Credits. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011
Beirut Perrin Cloutier - Accordion, Cello Ryan Condon - Composer Zach Condon - Composer, Mixing, Piano, Trumpet, Ukulele, Vocals Kristin Ferebee - Violin Jon Natchez - Clarinet, Glockenspiel, Sax (Baritone), Ukulele Nick Petree - Percussion Kelly Pratt - Euphonium, Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Additional personnel Rob Carmichael - Design, Layout Design Josh Clark - Engineer Paul Johnson - Mixing Adam Nunn - Mastering
Charts Chart (2007) Peakposition US Top Heatseekers 37Lon Gisland - Charts & Awards. Allmusic. Retrieved 19 June 2011
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