New Release Elbow Flying Dream Universal vinyl record

Indie Rock – Elbow release their much anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Flying Dream 1′. Pressed on Ltd Edition Green Vinyl
Like most bands I imagine, Elbow spent lockdown in isolation, writing and exchanging musical ideas remotely. These ‘little love notes’ as Guy calls them formed the basis of the LP and the band finally convened at the empty Brighton Theatre Royal to perfect, perform, and record the songs.
For the most part, it’s an album about love and relationships, family and friends. Things that have been brought sharply into focus for many people over the last 18 months. And Guy’s lyrics are as wonderful as ever: poetic, romantic, nostalgic but never cloying.
There are no big anthems here, instead we’re treated to lush melodies and delicate instrumentation, twinkling keys, brushed drums and Guy’s soothing tones, even the inclusion of clarinets, saxophones and backing vocals are done with subtlety and grace, adding depth without stepping too far out of the lulling mood. It’s a wonderfully understated album that feels somehow fitting for these strange times. 40 odd minutes of calm, amidst the turmoil and anxiety of the world.
Beautiful.