Gallipoli is the fifth studio album by indie folk band Beirut. It was released on February 1, 2019. The album is named after
Gallipoli is the fifth studio album by indie folk band Beirut. It was released on February 1, 2019. The album is named after the Italian town where the title track was written. It is supported by the singles "Gallipoli" and "Corfu". The band will tour in support of the album in 2019
Work on the album began in late 2016, with Condon holding recording sessions in various cities, including New York City, Apulia, Italy, and Berlin (where Condon lives). The album is produced by Gabe Wax, who also produced the band's previous album, 2015's No No No, and also features Condon playing the Farfisa organ. The album was announced in a statement on the band's Facebook page that also explained the timeline of its creation.
Personnel
The following people contributed to Gallipoli:
Beirut
Zach Condon – vocals, organ (Farfisa), synthesizer (Korg Trident)
Nick Petree – drums, percussion
Paul Collins – bass guitar
Ben Lanz – trombone
Kyle Resnick – trumpet
Additional personnel
Gabe Wax – producer
Francesco Donadello – mastering
Brody Condon – album cover