Not much is known about Bad Flamingo and I think they like it that way. They’ll pour you their new single in a dirty glass and you’ll drink it and like it. Attitude garners them a seat at your bar, mystery and intrigue keeps them in your sights; they’re masked, but better looking than Kiss.
The single, Fire is a brush with the Alt. Western genre. You know that one right? Fire is a walk on a dusty trail of simplistic drum machines and hollow, haunting guitar tones. It sets a mood as moody ever gets and leaves you searching your experience for interesting electronica and other sonic pleasures the duo has meticulously waxed.
Listen to Bad Flamingo – Fire via YouTube below, or Spotify
There’s a bevy of really cool guitar tracks on this recording; enough to keep purists involved in guessing what is being used and how it’s being amplified. Interesting rolling patterns typically played on a banjo are replaced with synth and maybe even a real banjo at times (I have no idea if what I am listening to anymore is real). But it’s ok, each listen of Fire uncovers something new and refreshing to ponder. The understated is at work here and it’s glorious. Vocally speaking the duo have conjured up a sound that borders on the sensual and beautiful. It’s a successful anachronism when it goes toe-to-toe the cowboy-laden, spaghetti western instrumentation. At the end of the duel, art wins, along with Bad Flamingo.
Visually, the duo peaks your interest as well. Think about if Johnny Cash had a line at Victoria Secret, not the new Victoria Secret, the old one; it’s that kind of trip. Forget Oscar Wilde, there’s a new sheriff in town.
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Love this! Thanks for bringing to my attention. I gotta step up my performance attire 🙂
Great track indeed 🙂 Thanks for engaging Tracy!
Sounds like a perfect soundtrack for ‘True Detective’ 🙂
Bands like these awesome folks and Orvil Peck are definitely bringing a cool vibe to the Folk/country/indie aesthetic.
As an artist myself, I have to say I’m glad to discover this song, it is just perfect for my liking, love the relaxing vibe, variety of bass texture, and the video is very unique, love the girls confidence and swag, great art for sure
Holy freaking cow, Batman. This is outstanding. “If Johnny Cash had a line a Victory Secret” – exactly. Have to admit, I didn’t know there was an old and a new VS, to be honest. But Chris, I’ll take your word for it. The vocal deal going on here is a slice of perfection. I’m not a Star Wars fan, but somehow I hear this song playing as you walk into one of those bars where all the aliens sit there drinking. They’re so unusual, but yet you can’t stop looking. I’m adding this to my roots rock playlist right now.
That’s awesome! Thanks for stopping by Steven 🙂 Glad you like our review of Bad Flamingo
The masks are great. Who are they? What do they have to say?
Super interesting review! The line “sonic pleasures the duo has meticulously waxed” was brilliantly written. Well done Chris & of course, Bad Flamingo.
Love the vibe of this, excellent video.
This band has an awesome vibe, with a groovy image too! It’s like modern folk, I could hear this on a Tarantino film anyday.
Great track, love it!
This is so rad!! Really happy I stumbled upon this review. I love the vibe, and when the drums kick in it really sets the groove on fire. The visuals are another killer aspect entirely. Definitely gonna check out more of this group.