Review: The Felice Brothers' latest release, Valley of Abandoned Songs, out on June 28, 2024, is a stunning collection of tracks originally meant for their previous albums, Undress (2019) and Asylum on the Hill (2023). These songs, featuring the lives of quirky loners, come across as charming pastiches. Each track, though fragmented, is tied together by shared incongruity. The album kicks off with 'Crime Scene Queen,' blending noir and sci-fi elements, followed by the nostalgic 'Flowers By The Roadside.' 'New York By Moonlight' offers a rich blend of New York's beauty and despair. The playful 'Racoon, Rooster and Crow' and the poetic 'Black Is My True Love's Hair' are immediate standouts. Tracks like 'Strangers Arms' and 'Tomorrow Is Just a Dream Away' highlight the band's musical versatility, while 'Let Me Ride Away With The Horsemen' and 'It's Midnight and the Doves Are in Tears' present emotional depth. Concluding with 'To Be a Papa,' the album underscores the band's ability to evoke introspection and solidarity, making 'Valley of Abandoned Songs' an album to check out.
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