Family Force 5's Business Up Front, Party In The Back captures every bit of energy this quintet has radiated since their shows began dropping jaws of newfound fans last year. Few acts seen in recent years have matched the hype surrounding this band's live performance and few have had such energetic and fun shows since the likes of the O.C. Supertones, Reality Check, or dc Talk.
Powering stereos with a dozen tracks, Business Up Front, Party In The Back never quits from start to finish. Mixing fuzzy guitars, groove-laced rhythms, rap breakdowns, synth effects and often silly lyrics into nearly each song, Family Force 5 is a party band plain and simple. Much of the band's songs put fun first, as displayed in such tracks as "Cadillac Phunque," "Kountry Gentlemen," "X-Girlfriend," "Numb," and "Put Ur Hands Up," poking fun at pop culture and relationships wrapped up into club-friendly packages. Only tracks like the deliciously over-the-top "Love Addict" and the aggressive "Replace Me" really show hints of spiritual content. "Addict" talks about a hopeless addiction to spiritual love and truth while "Replace Me" is a blatant, desperate cry for God's intervention in our lives. "Peachy" tackles a discussion of faith between a believer and a non-Christian within the confines of a bubbly pop anthem. The spirituality of the record ends there, but what remains is one unashamedly lighthearted and fun assortment of songs.
Familiarity runs amuck on Business Up Front, Party In The Back, drawing comparisons to a tripped-out Rage Against The Machine on the raucous "Kountry Gentlemen," and even borrowing a little effect from Usher on the delightfully silly "Supersonic." This never feels too problematic, however, as the band keeps their sound varied per song and interesting throughout. And since Family Force 5 clearly doesn't take themselves too seriously, the silly never feels unbearably cheesy, urging the listener to let loose and join in on the fun.
When all is said and done, Business Up Front, Party In The Back is a ferociously catchy and infectious crunk rock release from the ATL's most promising new act. Although it may be all party with very little business, Family Force 5 is good clean fun that I can recommend to anyone who doesn't mind getting in touch with their inner 'kountry gentleman.'
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Cadillac Phunque
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Kountry Gentleman
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X-Girlfriend
04.
Drama Queen
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Put Ur Hands Up
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Love Addict
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Earthquake
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Replace Me
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Lose Urself
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Peachy
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Supersonic
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Numb
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Colour Of Water (only on Pre-Release)
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God In Beast Mode (only on European Special Editon)
...ok| Posted May 30, 2008
I'm not a big fan of this cd. Most of the songs sound very similar and there is not much challenging messages in them... if you can even understand what they are saying. To people who like more hardcore that you just listen to for fun music you probably will like this but if you want something that will help you grow in Christ this probably isn't for you.
Great| Posted May 19, 2008
This is a great album...Although it does get very old easily. These guys just have a very different sound and its really fun to listen to. They'll definitely be one of the biggest bands in the country in the next few years.
happy| Posted April 29, 2008
This album was great! unique, interesting, funny. i can listen to it over and over and it's my favorite dancing cd.i liked replace me with you because it had such a good message, but love addict was definitely my favorite. totally classic!
FF5....| Posted April 18, 2008
These guys are awesome! They have a unique style of music and their music is very fun also. I recommend them to anyone. I cant wait for their new albumn. I love the song "Love addict".
New band that ROCKS| Posted April 02, 2008
Family Force 5 is an awesome band. They have a unique style that no on else has or can imitate. They have a bunch of GREAT songs on this album that are alot of fun, and fun to dance to. It's great to have a fun Chritian band to listen to. this album is ALOT of fun with great songs and talented artists. Check this album out its worth your time.
ow ow!| Posted March 30, 2008
this cd is amazing! I love crankin it up really loud, puttin the windows down, turning the heat on high, and dancin to it with my friends in my car! lol. It's so upbeat and gets you goin. There are a few songs I don't really like but the songs I do overpower those. I love their whisper singing...and how fast the one guy can sing. I love these boys! I think they were homeschooled to...YEAH for homeschoolers!
Crunk-a-licious| Posted February 22, 2008
There are not a lot of cds and bands like family force 5. There is not one song i do not like on this CD. Its amazing and makes me feel happy all the time.
Plus its really fun to dance to with your friends!
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