The Life and Times of Phoebus Brumal [Import]

1. Platinum Spider

2. Underpuppy

3. Bullshit - Fila Brazillia, Papa Vegas

4. Existentialist Singalong - Fila Brazillia, Papa Vegas

5. Blowhole

6. Thatched Neon

7. You Won't Let Me Rock

8. Boulangerie Digitale

9. Boca Raton

10. Bantamweight Werewolf

11. Madame Le Fevre

12. Romantic Adventure - Djinji Brown, Fila Brazillia

13. Uberboff

14. In the Kingdom of Sound - Djinji Brown, Fila Brazillia

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The long running dance/electronica duo's ninth studio album features collaborations from two guest vocaliss, Papa V & rapper/producer Djinji Brown. The album encompasses Fila's multi-dimensional ability to experiment with myriad diverse styles & sounds. 14 tracks. 2004.

Tracks:

Platinum Spider
Underpuppy
Bullshit - Fila Brazillia, Papa Vegas
Existentialist Singalong - Fila Brazillia, Papa Vegas
Blowhole
Thatched Neon
You Won't Let Me Rock
Boulangerie Digitale
Boca Raton
Bantamweight Werewolf
Madame Le Fevre
Romantic Adventure - Djinji Brown, Fila Brazillia
Uberboff
In the Kingdom of Sound - Djinji Brown, Fila Brazillia

Album Description

The long running dance/electronica duo's ninth studio album features collaborations from two guest vocaliss, Papa V & rapper/producer Djinji Brown. The album encompasses Fila's multi-dimensional ability to experiment with myriad diverse styles & sounds. 14 tracks. 2004.

Album Details

'the Life and Times of Phoebus Brumal' features Contributions from Two Guest Vocalists - 'existentialist Singlalong', and Forthcoming Single, 'bullshit', Receive Soulful, Reggae-flavored Lyrics from Hull-based Friend of Cobby, Papa V, While 'romantic Adventure' and 'in the Kingdom of Sound' Are Blessed by Rapper/Producer Djinji Brown, Previous Collaborator on Fila's 'saucy Joints' EP in 2002, and Label Artist of Much-respected Nyc Hip Hop Collective Seven Heads. The Album Package Comes Complete with Intricate, Lovingly Crafted Artwork with 16-page Booklet by Sheffield's Acclaimed Graphic Heroes Designers Republic.

Customer Reviews:

Falls short of past Fila Brazillia efforts..........2005-12-06

If this is the first Fila Brazilla CD you plan to purchase, PLEASE STOP and redirect your attention to earlier works (most notably "Touch Of Cloth"). Indeed I can't help but feel this album continues a trend started with the release of "Another Late Night" and continued through "Jump Leads". I long for the clever and classic sounds found on their many earlier albums and found myself cringing several times while listening to this cd. Having said that, there are 3 or 4 songs in the middle of the cd that I either liked, or feel might eventually grow on me. Sadly, 4 songs doesn't quite make a complete album. Here's to the old days!

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF...FILA BRAZILLIA!!!!.......2005-09-13

Just when you think these guys are at the top of their game musically, the amazing duo of Fila Brazillia comes out with a new group of original sounding tracks that surpass their previous releases. "The Life and Times of Phoebus Brumal" sounds like nothing else FB has done, offering the listener a vast array of organic funk, breakbeat, rock, house and yeeees even...(cringing)...rap--albeit the tolerable kind. I can't actually grasp the album concept just yet, but I'm satisfied in knowing that I have another CD from FB that I can enjoy over and over again, discovering something different each time I listen. Stand out tracks to me without a doubt are: "Romantic Adventure", "Madme Le Fevre", "Blowhole" and "In the Kingdom of Sound"...although each track is amazing in its own right. Highly Recommended!!!

Ambitious.......2004-12-15

The effort and ideas that went into this album are apllaudable, but many songs just seem a little too random in terms of the elements they bring in. I bought this cd for its fusion of jazzy melodies and a foot-tapping beat similar to St. Germain in "you won't let me rock". The group does phenomenally in the jazzy songs and organic jams but also likes to break it down into new-school electronica or rap (Papa V. sounds like someone I hear in Thievery Corporation)with lots of changes and effects.

another slammer.......2004-07-28

The Fila's are some sort of a mircale. It's hard to comprehend where those mega-producers get their ideas from - I mean they throw their stuff at the masses as if it's lying in their backyard. Yet every release is full of twists and turns that sound fresh and new and in a way unheard before. 'Pheobus' is another masterpiece...

...although it had to grow on me. At first I expected it to be a bit laid back. Well, although it's definitely downbeat it's not dozy a la K&D. Hanging out somewhere, resting your limbs, listening to some meditative beats - forget it! This album will have you on your feet flippin' away! Especially the first third of the album is devoted to fat drums and screaming guitars with 'Blowhole' being some sort of a climax. After that it goes into smoother waters...

My personal favourites are the pieces with blaring brass (namely 'Thatched Neon' and the ambient smasher 'Uberboff'). 'Madam Levefre' is one of the funkiest pieces of music I've heard this year.

Aynway, a great album. Again. Buy!

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