Albumism’s 100 Best Albums of 2021 | #31: Elbow’s ‘Flying Dream 1’

December 1, 2021 Albumism Staff

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#31 | Elbow | Flying Dream 1
Polydor | Buy via Official Store

According to Justin Chadwick: “Albeit a rather hushed and intimate affair, Flying Dream 1’s inspired messages of reassurance speak loudly and resonate profoundly. In these crazy times, losing yourself in daydreams can be an effective way to reclaim some modicum of hope, and Flying Dream 1 might just be the perfect soundtrack for taking these flights of the mind.” [Read the Full Review]

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