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Pink Flamingo
Studio album by Kids in Glass Houses
Released	25 October 2024
Recorded	February - May 2024
Studio	Lime Green Monkeys, Saffron Walden; Oh So Sound, Hackney
Genre	Indie-pop, synth-pop, pop-rock
Length	37:55
Label	Family Recipe Records, The Orchard
Producer	Adam 'Cecil' Bartlett, Iain Mahanty
Kids in Glass Houses chronology
Peace (2013) Pink Flamingo (2024)

Pink Flamingo is the fifth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Kids in Glass Houses, released on 25 October 2024, via Family Recipe Records. The album marks the band's return after an 11-year hiatus, following their 2013 album Peace. Pink Flamingo showcases a bold shift toward a retro, 1980s-inspired sound, drawing on synth-pop and glam rock influences while maintaining the energetic, melodic style that initially defined their career.

Background

After reuniting for a special anniversary performance at the Slam Dunk Festival in 2023, Kids in Glass Houses decided to re-enter the studio. The positive reception to their reunion sparked interest in recording new material that reflected both their growth as musicians and the influences of 1980s rock and pop, resulting in Pink Flamingo. The album explores themes of nostalgia, resilience, and introspection, with lyrics inspired by frontman Aled Phillips's reflections on personal and collective experiences over the past decade.

Musical style and themes

Critics have noted the band's intentional shift toward an 80s aesthetic in Pink Flamingo, with comparisons to artists like Prince, The 1975, and Phil Collins. The album combines nostalgic synths, gated drums, and soaring saxophone solos, elements which bring a cinematic quality to tracks like "Strawberry Sky" and "Flowers in the Rain." This style is a departure from the guitar-driven sound of their previous releases, creating a more refined, pop-rock ambiance. Songs such as "A Ghost to Live With" and "Cold Night" reveal a softer, more introspective side to Phillips’s vocals, suggesting the maturity the band has gained over the years.

Singles

Pink Flamingo produced several singles, each reflecting different facets of the album’s sound. The lead single, "Theme from Pink Flamingo," introduced fans to the album's vibrant aesthetic, blending energetic pop hooks with a nostalgic 80s feel. "Have a Good Time," one of the album’s most popular tracks, offers an upbeat, funky tribute to carefree moments, while "Vulnerable" brings a soulful, introspective tone, exploring the complexities of relationships. The saxophone-laden "Change Your Mind" has been noted for its Prince-like vibe and danceable rhythm, showing the band's experimentation with diverse sounds throughout the album.

Reception

Upon release, Pink Flamingo was met with favorable reviews from music critics. *Kerrang!* highlighted the album's bold production and nostalgic charm, describing it as a seamless blend of 80s-inspired aesthetics with modern rock elements. *Punktastic* echoed this sentiment, noting the album's lush production and cohesive sound. *Buzz Magazine* commended the band’s reinvention, celebrating the album as "a glorious comeback" that respects the essence of their earlier music.

However, some critics offered a more balanced view. *When The Horn Blows* praised the high production quality but critiqued the heavy reliance on 80s nostalgia, which they felt at times overshadowed the band's unique sound, potentially limiting its appeal to fans of Kids In Glass Houses' earlier, more rock-oriented style.

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