Scott Celani Makes Saturday A Day To Remember

Artist: Scott Celani
Title: Saturday
Genre: Rock-Pop
Label: Independent

I knew after I heard Scott Celani’s EP Them Apples last year that he was just warming up, what was to come would be even better. A new album has arrived, it’s called Saturday, and it is nothing but energetic bursts of shining rock-pop that will make you smile, give you a chill, and prompt you to dance across the floor.

Right from the opening track "Long Road To Nowhere" straight through to the end, you can tell Celani has stepped it up a notch on this album. His voice is incredibly clear and melodic, while the musicianship is stellar. His voice in particular, which serves him well as an instrument in and of itself, is what impresses me the most. He sings strongly with warmth, assurance, and a melodic pop sensibility that so many artists are lacking today. His music is primarily acoustic with a mixture of consistently electrifying instrumentation featuring a blend of keyboards, guitars, a tight rhythm section, and beautifully layered and harmonious background vocals.

Yes, I think Scott Celani has found the magic that will attract the right ears that could catapult his career soon. Perhaps now a good label will sign him and full-length album will be forthcoming. Hey, if you are good enough to share the same stage with Vertical Horizon and legends such as Eddie Money, you are a talent recognized by some of the best in the business.

I was disappointed that all of this wonderful music had to end so quickly, in a good way. The entire CD comes in just over 23 minutes, which actually constitutes as an EP. Besides the fact that this is great music, that is probably why I keep listening to it over and over! I really hope the next time Celani goes into the recording studio he will produce a solid hour of music. I am most certain it will be fantastic, just as everything I have heard from him thus far has been.

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-http://www.muzikreviews.com

April 25, 2004

1. Long Road to Nowhere (3:17)
2. Saturday (3:42)
3. In Spite of Me (3:50)
4. Smile While You're Crying (4:10)
5. Tell Me It's Over (3:33)
6. Stand Up (3:37)
7. Delhi (2:46)

Rating-9/10

Credits:

Scott Celani-lead and background vocals, guitars
Diana Planche-background vocals
Genoi McManus-lead guitar
Brent Bodrug-keyboards, programming
Drew Birston-bass
Adrian Passarelli-drums
Jeff Schaller-drums, percussion

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