Here come the Feelies

Haledon-bred indie rockers the Feelies are back and they will be celebrating their triumphant return with a run of shows July 2, 3 and 4 at Maxwell's in Hoboken.

And whether you were holding your breath for years in anticipation for the band's return -- which was signaled last July with a pair of shows at Maxwell's -- or you're still unfamiliar in the ways of the Feelies, you owe it to yourself to pick up the forthcoming reissues of the band's first two LPs, 1980's "Crazy Rhythms" and 1986's "The Good Earth."

The discs, showcasing the band's jangly, Velvet Underground-inspired sounds, are set to be released by Hoboken-based label Bar/None Records in conjunction with the band's Sept. 11 performance at the All Tomorrow's Festival in Monticello, N.Y., where they are scheduled to perform "Crazy Rhythms" in its entirety.

Rolling Stone named "Crazy Rhythms" one of the top 100 albums of the 1980s, while "The Good Earth" was co-produced by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and there's no denying the Feelies' influence on Buck and company's debut LP, 1983's "Murmur."

According to a news release, "The Good Earth" was also an early release on Coyote Records, the label founded and run by Steve Fallon, the original owner of Maxwell's, giving the band's July shows at the indie rock landmark an even deeper sense of meaning. "The Good Earth" is also the album which introduced the Feelies' line-up that continues to this day.

Both albums, according to the news release, will feature deluxe packaging and bonus material -- including demos, b-sides, EP tracks and some new live recordings from the reunited group -- will be included on digital download cards.

Tickets for the band's performances at Maxwell's are $25 and are still available for the July 2 and July 4 shows, which start at 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., respectively. The band will perform two sets each evening.