The road Fanfarlo’s debut, which, moreover, is not yet released as it should, has been long. The group, based in London with Swedish leader, Simon Balthazar’s singles has been publishing since 2006. And just when you have finished recording ‘Reservoir’ guitarist Mark West is gone for musical differences.
Nevertheless, the album is done and might be Fanfarlo Ra Ra Riot this year: a group not emphasized in media or the public, but pretty good. The disc opens with one of his songs star, ‘I’m A Pilot’, which also give away mp3. Guitars, percussion and strings are united to create a beautiful climax with the refrain “it’s all I believe in, it’s all I believe in”. The album has produced Peter Katis (The National, Interpol), although the group’s sound seems mainly to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Even Simon seems to imitate a bit tired but not both. Making the most of ‘Reservoir’ is the high level composition of the entire album. Palmas, strings and pianos, among others, to give rise to orchestrate temazos so epic and beautiful as’ Harold T. Wilkins or How To Wait For A Very Long Time ‘or’ Comets’. ‘Moon’ also shows a good balance between classicism and modernity, which is a constant throughout the disc. Quite recommended.
