Flight Mode - The Three Times (2024) Hi-Res

"The Three Times" is a collection of the band's previous two EPs and a new third one that will coincide with the release of this LP.

Led by singer/songwriter Sjur Lyseid, each EP contains four songs referencing a year and place in Lyseid's life. It's a coming-of-age novel across an emo/punk rock trilogy of EPs. From youthful exuberance (TX, '98) to jaded indifference (Torshov, '05) to the overwhelming realities of life (Toyen, '13)... Flight Mode presents twelve songs and The Three Times.

The Three Times is about recalling the past while acknowleding the fallibility of our memories and the pitfalls of excessive nostalgia. It’s a poignant and ambitious project that offers enjoyment on a surface level but even more so upon closer inspection. Reading along with the lyrics and liner notes will increase your appreciation for the thought and care that went into creating the songs.

But what does Flight Mode sound like, you may wonder? Like Flight Mode’s own spin on bands like The Weakerthans, Death Cab For Cutie and Jimmy Eat World I guess. Make up your own mind below.