Celebration"s 4AD debut was produced by David Sitek from TV On The Radio. He also contributed treated guitar parts and synth noises which, along with Martin Perna and Stewart Bogle"s flute and saxparts, make for a record splashed with beguiling texture and sonic surprise. Other members of TV On The Radio made guest appearances as vocalists on various tracks. This collaborative mood is a signal of sorts; for all its starkness, its twitchy, raw-boned energy, and its unflinching focus, "Celebration" is an inclusive, even euphoric record. This is music that speaks of a primal thirst for life. And in dark times, that"s a cause for celebration indeed.