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2011 album from the New York-based Alt-Rock band made up of two brothers and three longtime friends. Celebration, Florida is an exhilarating amalgamation of frightening horn sections, unexpected 808s, ambient synth lines, schoolyard taunts, booming, primitive drum beats, heavy bass lines, piano, violin, accordion, ringing guitars, rave beats, and sinister acid jazz that captivates and mystifies. Recorded in the library and theater of Beacon, NYs old high school, the band explores a multitude of sounds and instrumentation throughout the expansive album. Its inspired, imaginative, heady, menacing, passionate, and rollicking. Most importantly, it's as steadfastly authentic as ever, expanding upon the dark, woozy undercurrent of ramshackle barroom blues, vaudevillian atmospherics, and surreal storytelling of their previous albums.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This group just keeps getting better. One of my favorite current bands have done it again with this great album of songs. Fire at the Pageant sets the tone and it's a unique journey through Celebration, Florida. I really like the attempts at different sounds the band has used, employing more production work but not so much that it takes away from the songs. They still have that amazing storytelling quality to them and the songs from the album that I've heard live are just epic. Do yourself a favor and buy this album.....if only to listen to River Jordan again and again and again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With songs ranging from merrily creepy (Fire at the Pageant) to heartbreakingly anguished (River Jordan) The Felice Brothers new release Celebration, Florida magically manages to maintain the bands' signature sound while being totally unexpected at the same time. The Felice Brothers, relentlessly and unfairly compared to "The Band," yet again distinguish themselves with a CD that is brave and brilliant. Their sound is their own, and never more so than on Celebration, Florida.
The album was produced by Jeremy Backofen, whose consistent and valuable presence as producer on the Brothers' previous CDS have made him a 6th Felice Brother of sorts.
The Felice's deservedly have a very dedicated fan base and those fans will be delighted with Celebration. But Celebration Florida is also for the new listener. Be forewarned: On Celebration, Florida, The Felice Brothers will entertain you with stories that will remind you the ones you used to cajole your favorite drunken uncle into telling when you were a kid, make you want to dance, make you laugh and break your heart - sometimes simultaneously. And Ian Felice and Christmas are two of the best and most original writers (of anything) in America today. (As is James Felice, although unfortunately Celebration doesn't include a Jimmy song)
Do yourself a favor and listen to it several times. Celebration, Florida is a gift - a gift to music lovers, and a gift to those who appreciate artists who are willing to sacrifice the gratification of immediate financial returns for the creation of a piece of work that stands alone.
The album was produced by Jeremy Backofen, whose consistent and valuable presence as producer on the Brothers' previous CDS have made him a 6th Felice Brother of sorts.
The Felice's deservedly have a very dedicated fan base and those fans will be delighted with Celebration. But Celebration Florida is also for the new listener. Be forewarned: On Celebration, Florida, The Felice Brothers will entertain you with stories that will remind you the ones you used to cajole your favorite drunken uncle into telling when you were a kid, make you want to dance, make you laugh and break your heart - sometimes simultaneously. And Ian Felice and Christmas are two of the best and most original writers (of anything) in America today. (As is James Felice, although unfortunately Celebration doesn't include a Jimmy song)
Do yourself a favor and listen to it several times. Celebration, Florida is a gift - a gift to music lovers, and a gift to those who appreciate artists who are willing to sacrifice the gratification of immediate financial returns for the creation of a piece of work that stands alone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
With the departure of Simone Felice, there were always going to be changes to the musical direction of the Felice Brothers. This was presaged on their `Mix Tape' album, which was available at gigs and their web site originally. It too was slower and darker than previous offerings. This goes further and darker. It owes more to Tom Waites and even Lou Reed than any country/rock influence, but strangely their roots are still visible or rather audible.
It kicks off with `Fire at the pageant' which has a chorus of kids asking for the noise to stop, and a raucous feel that initially grabs you and then goes into a very introspective number with `Container Ship'. `Honda Civic' is a mix of old and new with a thumping bass line and horns and accordion and I kept thinking, whether it would work `live' or not.
Track 5 `Ponzi' has Simone back with them doing backing vocals as Ian does the majority of the singing here, and most of the time he oozes soul and regret in equal amounts. `Ponzi' is where a paradigm shift takes place as the synths kick in, there is a Visage `Fade to Gray' riff at one point. It is full of club beats and strange twists, but I could still see their fingerprints all over it. I actually said `wow!' the first time I heard it. `Back in the dancehalls is full of driving rhythm and has a fiddle backdrop, that really works.
There are no real barnstormers here or any `Frankie's Gun' type tales. These are deeper and darker; track 7 reminded me of `Ambulance Man' from `Yonder is the clock', with its laconic brooding. There is no lyric sheet, but as ever the vocals are so clear that you won't need them. There is harmony, melody, attitude and soul searching especially on the last track `River Jordan' which contains some strong language, but it very real and honest almost a confessional. After a number of listenings I still have not made my mind up and that is probably a good thing, I am going to stick with it and hope that it will grow and become a stayer.
If you are a traditionalist for Americana then you will most likely be disappointed, but if you want to see the next chapter in a developing musical career and approach with an open mind and heart, then this may find a home with you.
It kicks off with `Fire at the pageant' which has a chorus of kids asking for the noise to stop, and a raucous feel that initially grabs you and then goes into a very introspective number with `Container Ship'. `Honda Civic' is a mix of old and new with a thumping bass line and horns and accordion and I kept thinking, whether it would work `live' or not.
Track 5 `Ponzi' has Simone back with them doing backing vocals as Ian does the majority of the singing here, and most of the time he oozes soul and regret in equal amounts. `Ponzi' is where a paradigm shift takes place as the synths kick in, there is a Visage `Fade to Gray' riff at one point. It is full of club beats and strange twists, but I could still see their fingerprints all over it. I actually said `wow!' the first time I heard it. `Back in the dancehalls is full of driving rhythm and has a fiddle backdrop, that really works.
There are no real barnstormers here or any `Frankie's Gun' type tales. These are deeper and darker; track 7 reminded me of `Ambulance Man' from `Yonder is the clock', with its laconic brooding. There is no lyric sheet, but as ever the vocals are so clear that you won't need them. There is harmony, melody, attitude and soul searching especially on the last track `River Jordan' which contains some strong language, but it very real and honest almost a confessional. After a number of listenings I still have not made my mind up and that is probably a good thing, I am going to stick with it and hope that it will grow and become a stayer.
If you are a traditionalist for Americana then you will most likely be disappointed, but if you want to see the next chapter in a developing musical career and approach with an open mind and heart, then this may find a home with you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Missed the mark
Felice Brothers are my favorite band right now and I have tried very hard to get into this and it just didn't work for me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Evan
mmmd
Heard Fire at the pageant on satelite and got sucked in to this album from that. Never heard Felice Brothers before. This is a REALLY, painfully good album. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J Matthews
Felice Brothers - the dark side of the tune
3.5 stars
Following three great albums of robust Americana which saw the Felice Brothers pick up the mantle of the Band and develop it in new directions it was... Read more
Following three great albums of robust Americana which saw the Felice Brothers pick up the mantle of the Band and develop it in new directions it was... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Red on Black
In This Case, change sucks
I have loved the Felice Brothers since the inception. In my opinion, they have gone down the last couple of cd's. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Michael Twardy
Change is Good
Keep listening, then see them live. Some new and sometimes haunting sound...beats, and as usual great stories. Everyone brings their talents equally to the table on this one.
Published 12 months ago by nrmsPaltz
Celebration, Florida: A step forward for an already brilliant and...
With Celebration, Florida, The Felice Brothers expand their songwriting talents to a sonic soundscape that is eerie, compelling, and ultimately beautiful. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jonah
brilliant!
i am a huge fan of the felice brothers, i love everything they've ever done, so i am a bit biased. but this album blows me away. Read more
Published 12 months ago by SilverSparrowDesigns
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