Flying Dream 1

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AlbumNov 19 / 202110 songs, 44m 32s
Art Pop Chamber Pop
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Bury's finest, Elbow, return with a record, 'Flying Dream 1', that reflects on times and friends gone by

8.2 / 10

Guy Garvey and co. return with the prettiest songs of their storied career.

The northern romanticists’ lockdown album opens out into gentle, restrained songs of warmth and empathy

8 / 10

Elbow's 'Flying Dream 1' trusts its listeners, asking us to hold a quiet space for the music and let it reveal itself over time.

8.0 / 10

Flying Dream 1 by Elbow Album review by Greg Walker. The UK bands full-length release is now available via Polydor Records

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Album Reviews: Elbow - Flying Dream 1

Album leans away from bombastic anthems band are known for and focuses on gentler side

Album New Music review by Barney Harsent

9 / 10