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Celebration, Florida finds the Felice Brothers moving gracefully but deliberately from the organic, folk-oriented sound of their early work; while the eclecticism and stylistic wanderlust of the Band is still a touchstone, the hip-hop-influenced rhythms and found sounds show the group isn't shy about adding new colors to their palette, but even though this album may sound different, the aim remains very much the same, as do the Felice Brothers' strengths. The homey surrealism of the lyrics conjures powerful images while letting obscurity work in their favor, and Ian Felice's Dylanesque vocals sound well-worn but expert and eloquent at the same time, finding valuable details in the nooks and crannies of the songs. The group plays with impressive ensemble abilities, the pieces fitting together like a well-designed jigsaw puzzle, and if this isn't a band of virtuosos, they've learned how to shape their sounds to their own purposes with impressive results. Celebration, Florida is a brave step forward for the Felice Brothers, but one taken with care and confidence, and it's a powerful achievement from a talented and genuinely important band.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Fire At The Pageant 3:33
2 Container Ship 4:16
3 Honda Civic 3:27
4 Oliver STone 5:58
5 Ponzi 5:19
6 Back In The Dancehalls 3:33
7 Dallas 4:00
8 Cus's Catskill Gym 3:53
9 Refrain 3:16
10 Best I Ever Had 4:00
11 River Jordan 6:30
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