Florida

by Aberdeen

Overview

The indie pop excellence of Aberdeen continues on Florida, the band's follow-up to 2003's The Boy Has Gone Away. Produced by John Aberdeen and Ian Catt (Saint Etienne, Trembling Blue Stars, the Field Mice) this three-song CD-single is a moody affair. The glint of warmth that made Aberdeen's previous releases such treasures is now an overcast backdrop of lush instrumentation. Florida is very sullen in both tempo and mood while dreamy college rock influences (think the Ocean Blue, the Pastels, 24 Gone) echo throughout. From the misted lament of the title track to the stylish New Order-esque "Late Bloomer," Aberdeen strays just enough away from their honeyed pop past for a uniform, modern sound. "Kyoto Death Song" is one of their finest moments since "Cities & Buses." Beth and John play in other bands, too. New Aberdeen tunes are few and far between, so please admire the rich melodies and mooning textures that make Florida a polished ruby. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/28/2005
Label:	Better Looking Records
UPC:	0676347399727
Rank:	205393

Tracks

1. Florida
2. Late Bloomer
3. Kyoto Death Song

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Aberdeen   Primary Artist
Michael Hiscock   Bass
Ian Catt   Keyboards,Synthesizer,Keyboard Bass
Brian   Drums
John Aberdeen   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Beth   Vocals
John   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Ian Catt   Audio Production,Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Programming
John   Art Direction,Design,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Dave Schultz   Mastering
Aberdeen   Composer
Brian   Programming
Michael Stickley   Design,Art Direction
John Girgus   Engineer
John Aberdeen   Design,Producer,Programming,Art Direction
Chris McRitchie   Engineer
Brian Girgus   Composer
Ginny Pitchford   Band Photo,Photography
Brian Espinosa   Engineer