Released 19 years ago this October
The Modern Tribe
Celebration · 2007
44 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic soul
A vibrant mix of psychedelic soul infused with pop sensibilities and rich, layered instrumentation that invites listeners to lose themselves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Evergreen — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush arrangements and anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Pressure — Combining infectious rhythms with introspective lyrics, this song explores themes of societal expectations while maintaining an upbeat vibe.
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Hands Off My Gold — This track showcases a darker, more haunting side of the band’s sound, with its driving beat and evocative imagery addressing themes of possession and loss.
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Wild Cats — With its playful energy and catchy hooks, this song exemplifies Celebration's ability to fuse whimsy with depth, making it a memorable highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains somewhat conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic groove in 'Evergreen' that sets a lively tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Fly the Fly' and 'Tame the Savage' feature layered instrumentation with prominent use of horns and synths, creating a rich soundscape.
- The sequencing includes a notable shift in mood with 'In This Land', which introduces a more introspective feel before returning to upbeat tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evergreen 3:41
- 2 Pressure 5:28
- 3 Heartbreak 4:39
- 4 Pony 3:37
- 5 Fly the Fly 3:43
- 6 Tame the Savage 4:29
- 7 Hands Off My Gold 3:20
- 8 In This Land 4:02
- 9 Comets 4:07
- 10 Wild Cats 3:08
- 11 Our Hearts Don't Change 3:57
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