Bad Flamingo has made quite a career for itself with endlessly being able to spin variations on themes of being a rebel on the run from mainstream society and its restrictive social mores. Its “Miles” single shows the band putting some spare yet fiery guitar solos into its tale of passion, lust and a love as star crossed as Bonnie & Clyde. But in that mix too is the group’s always rich array of instrumentation with slide guitar accents, banjo, minimal drum machine and a touch of synth to give some emotive backdrop. But none of those components are throwaway, all serve the song and its mood of leaning into a vagabond love on the run and exulting in the hedonism without shame. And, really, who doesn’t want a love like that where you can be who you are with someone that gets it and celebrates what you have together? It’s a stylistic evolution for the enigmatic duo that always delivers superb songwriting and an ever-growing mythology of noir pop. Watch the video for “Miles” on YouTube and follow Bad Flamingo at the links below.
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