Business Up Front/Party in the Back

Family Force 5 (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2006)
• Original Release Date: February 7, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Maverick
• ASIN: B000CS462S
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,096 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cadillac Phunque

2. Kountry Gentleman

3. X-Girlfriend

4. Drama Queen

5. Put Ur Hands Up

6. Love Addict

7. Earthquake

8. Lose Urself

9. Peachy

10. Supersonic

11. Numb

12. Replace Me

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Arriving out of Atlanta like high school sophomores who stole mom's car to hit spring break in Daytona Beach, the 3 brothers and 2 others of Family Force 5 deliver their debut, Business Up Front/Party In The Back. Without a doubt the focus here is on the "party", as most of the record is devoted to getting down, chasing girls ("Drama Queen" sounds like it was written by a 14 year old who just got dumped), and driving around with the radio blasting. Not that there's anything wrong with these things, but the band comes off more like Limp Bizkit's smart-ass little brother than a bunch of kids on a tear.

No one would accuse FF5 of over-thinking their music and lyrics--when your album title is a.k.a. a mullet, intellectualism probably isn't your highest priority. Overall, the album seems genetically engineered to appeal to as wide an audience as possible, piled high with 80's synths, rap/rock riffs and shout-along refrains, and name-checking everything from break dancing to Speak & Spells. In the end, trying this hard causes the FF5 to wear out their welcome. It's only when the band drops the catchy chorus on "Kountry Gentleman" or "Love Addict", you may just find yourself speeding down the highway, bobbing your head a little despite your better judgement. --Ben Heege

Product Description

Straight out of the Nu South, Family Force 5 is greazy, beat oriented, righteous Crunk Rock with blistering New Wave guitars and gritty-witty lyrics. Combining Outkast with Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys with the White Stripes, Family Force 5 won two awards-Best Band and Best Live Act-and was nominated for two others at the second annual Atlanta Music Guide Awards in September. Now FF5 redefines the Dirty South with its debut major label album, Business Up Front/Party in the Back.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FF5, March 14, 2006

By	Alexis Beniash - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album is one of the most unique albums to come out in a long time. Its not like anything else you've ever heard! Its definitely a feel good CD that you can dance to. I suggest that everyone should own a copy!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, March 16, 2006

By	John B. - See all my reviews

It is impossible to listen to this c.d. and not feel great. If you ever get the opportunity to see these guys in person, they are not to be missed. Definitely my favorite album in a long time. I can't recommend this album enough.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SPECTACULAR., March 15, 2006

By	Katherine L. Davis "cd maven." (Columbia SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this is an amazing cd. It is lively and has a great beat. This is a spectacular cd and a must have cd for 2006 ;)