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MagnetAug 9, 2016The result is another set that perfectly captures the scruffy energy of its live shows. [No. 133, p.55]
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MojoJun 28, 2016Life In The Dark constantly threatens to fall apart at the seams but the Felices miraculously hold their world together, the greatest campfire band imaginable. [Aug 2016, p.93]
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UncutJun 23, 2016Singer-guitarist Ian Felice brings real pathos to lucid tales of characters in various states of dissolution. [Jul 2016, p.74]
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Jun 23, 2016Ian Felice’s lyrics tread a careful line between the blackest of humour and outright darkness, and their troubling imagery sounds musically exuberant.
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Jul 7, 2016Recorded by themselves, in a garage, Life In The Dark is The Felice Brothers’ most consistent album, a potent showcase for band’s greatest strengths in both songwriting and performance.
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Jul 7, 2016The prevalent mood of Life In The Dark is rainy day music, obliquely referencing dark times in America through often-satirical character songs.
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Jun 23, 2016On Life In The Dark, the Felice Brothers continue their decade-plus quest of chronicling our crooked national pathologies with quirky humor, slacker indifference and guarded folkie optimism. Never before has the Felice Brothers taken in their country with so much wide-eyed wonder.
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Jun 23, 2016Given how good the Felices are at what they do, fans are still likely to enjoy Life in the Dark's rambling take on American roots music, but casual observers might find their minds wandering by the time the album makes it into its final innings.
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Jun 23, 2016The music may generate excitement live, but the off-key notes, broken melodies, and strained vocals seem more affected than effective. The first and last songs are the best.
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Jun 27, 2016The Felice Brothers seem out of their depth here, reveling in tired imagery and pretending to make it fresh by changing just a few small details.