Realigned with Philippe Zdar, the half of Cassius who mixed United, Phoenix make adjustments on the polarizing characteristics of their second and third albums -- the pokey and occasionally listless Alphabetical, the jagged and tune-deficient It's Never Been Like That -- with some of the most direct and enjoyable songs they've made to date. The two opening songs, the bopping "Lisztomania" and the buzzing "1901," are so immediate and prone to habitual play that the remainder of the album is bound to be neglected. There is plenty to like beyond that point, including "Lasso," which niftily alternates between a tangled rhythm and tight-spiral riffing, and the labyrinthine "Pt. 1" of "Love Like a Sunset," which serves the same purpose as the extended instrumental passages on Roxy Music's Avalon, at least until its rousing conclusion and shift into "Pt. 2." Beyond containing the band's best, most efficient songwriting, the album also stands apart from the first three studio albums by projecting a cool punch that is unforced. Vocalist Thomas Mars, more bright-eyed and youthful than ever, also sounds more a part of these songs, rather than coming across as a protruding element that clashes against the instruments. Maybe they've just hit their stride.
One of the most remixed artists of the year decide to cash in and release a remix collection of their album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Buy the release at itunes hereTracklist1. Lisztomania (Alex Metric remix) - DL2. Fences (The Soft Pack remix)3. 1901 Bo Flex’d (Passion Pit remix) - DL4. Lasso (2 Door Cinema Club remix) [...]
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Although they’ve yet to match the millennial bliss of “If I Ever Feel Better,” Phoenix continues to impress, confidently trampling our assumptions in a two part sound experiment that--coming from them--is achingly cool, the sound of a band in full command of their talent.Reminds us of: The Strokes | M83 | AirPhoenix: (Official / MySpace)phoenix wolfgang amadeus phoenix
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Early this morning in my timezone I found this other Phoenix video of "1901" headlining on You Tube. It didn't receive popular appreciation as seen on the comments.Oh sweet! This is how the official looks like.In my opinion, these people just didn't quite get that that was supposed to give a Lo-Fi impression. Lo-Fi immensely appeals to some people's taste, you see. And on account of the video's...
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Phoenix are a band for all occasions. In the mood for something funky and beat driven to play at a club? Their second album Alphabetical will do the job right. Need a mixed bag? It’s Never Been Like That is your best bet. Or maybe you want to move past the straight up electronica fad. Maybe you’re in need of something a bit more layered and complex, but not any less accessible. Well, fear not
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Phoenix are a band for all occasions. In the mood for something funky and beat driven to play at a club? Their second album Alphabetical will do the job right. Need a mixed bag? It’s Never Been Like That is your best bet. Or maybe you want to move past the straight up electronica fad. Maybe you’re in need of something a bit more layered and complex, but not any less accessible. Well, fear not
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With a few notable exceptions, France hasn’t served as the steady source of musical imports that the U.K. and Sweden have for so long, but pop-rockers Phoenix are one of a few bands that have consistently been trying to change that. Their impact on The States has always been on the lighter side, but with their latest release, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, the boys have raised the bar, crafting an e.
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And the award for Comeback of the Year goes to ...
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ALBUM REVIEW: Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus PhoenixWords: Gareth O’MalleyMy word, this album’s release could not have been timed more perfectly. A summer album if ever there was one. Phoenix are one of the bands that rose to prominence in the so-called ‘French Invasion’ of the early 2000s, along with Air and Daft Punk, although I [...]
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On their new album, Phoenix have sharpened their pop songwriting to a fine point. Though it sonically resembles their last album, 2006’s It’s Never Been Like That, their latest, the boldly titled Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, is a more streamlined version of their classic keyboard and guitar pop. Whereas something like the last album’s “Long Distance [...]
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Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, the fourth studio album by Phoenix which is due out on May 25th was leaked a few days ago, and it is without a doubt, unquestionably, absolutely marvellous. It has been three years since their last studio album "it's never been like that", and I personally think that this is their best album to date.It opens with "Lisztomania" which is 4:09 of absolute bliss. This albu...
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Exams are kicking in I’m afraid, so full and developed reviews are out of the window for a while – hopefully the new player that accompanies posts will enable you to make your own judgements about the music that I post. Bear in mind that I only post something if I love it! Not content with releasing the finest single of the year so far in “1901”, Phoenix have gone on to produce one of
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French band Phoenix have recorded a new album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.It’s coming out May 25. The opening track and first single, “Lisztomania”, is a great solid rock/pop song. A catchy hook, catchy guitars, we’ve all heard it all before, but when the formula is done so well it still deserves undivided attention.Phoenix - Lisztomania
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Sadly enough, this brought a smile to my face. I only wish there was more Footloose and less Mannequin. But then I found this and all was good. Now if I could find something similiar to St Elmos Fire....
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Phoenix are a band for all occasions. In the mood for something funky and beat driven to play at a club? Their second album Alphabetical will do the job right. Need a mixed bag? It’s Never Been Like That is your best bet. Or maybe you want to move past the straight up electronica fad. Maybe you’re in need of something a bit more layered and complex, but not any less accessible. Well, fear not
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Although they’ve yet to match the millennial bliss of “If I Ever Feel Better,” Phoenix continues to impress, confidently trampling our assumptions in a two part sound experiment that--coming from them--is achingly cool, the sound of a band in full command of their talent.Reminds us of: The Strokes | M83 | AirPhoenix: (Official / MySpace)phoenix wolfgang amadeus phoenix
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Missed your chance to see Phoenix? Well the French based band are coming back around for a short fall tour. The tour sees the band teaming up with other indie acts such as Chairlift, Metric, and Yacht. The band is notorious for putting on incredibly tight live performances, so be sure to get your [...]
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Early this morning in my timezone I found this other Phoenix video of "1901" headlining on You Tube. It didn't receive popular appreciation as seen on the comments.Oh sweet! This is how the official looks like.In my opinion, these people just didn't quite get that that was supposed to give a Lo-Fi impression. Lo-Fi immensely appeals to some people's taste, you see. And on account of the video's...
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Everyone’s favorite French band that sounds like they are from Brooklyn (Phoenix) bring acoustic versions of “Lisztomania” and “1901″ to the AOL/Spinner Interface series. Yes, by the way, they were great. Also did “One Time Too Many” off of 2006’s It’s Never Been Like That. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is still on the Top 10 of my [...]
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"Phoenix "1901" most blogged track in the world today! Get in!" - @simoncoalitionI'm so thrilled to find out that Phoenix has a new album! Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix will be released on May 25, 2009. Pretty catchy huh? The sweetest part here is if you go to their website, you can download a free single from that album, called 1901.
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I know I know…another Phoenix remix…but it’s a good one…of course not as good as the original…but a good alternate and completely different feeling song because of the work of LA’s Doctor Rosen Rosen. He takes the bright pop song and dips into some trip hop underwater grooves that reminds Enigma sometimes (yup it’s got [...]
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Phoenix have unleashed their latest single from their forthcoming album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" entitled "1901" and it is a continuation of their raw sound from "It's Never Been Like That." However those cruel Frenchmen won't release their new album until May 25th! Zut alors! Phoenix - 1901 Phoenix Myspace AZLTRON MUSIC BLOG
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PhoenixDOWNLOAD: Phoenix - “1901″ (mp3)Drake has been singing the praises of Franco pop-stars Phoenix ever since he first got a hold of their forthcoming album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (May 26). Since their recent “3 song” SNL performance, it seems that the rest of the world is pretty excited about them too, so excited in fact, [...]
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Listen To The New Phoenix Album, ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’ in full here.‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’ TracklistingLisztomania190FencesLove Like A Sunset Part ILove Like A Sunset Part IILassoRomeCountdownGirlfriendArmistice
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One of the most remixed artists of the year decide to cash in and release a remix collection of their album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Buy the release at itunes hereTracklist1. Lisztomania (Alex Metric remix) - DL2. Fences (The Soft Pack remix)3. 1901 Bo Flex’d (Passion Pit remix) - DL4. Lasso (2 Door Cinema Club remix) [...]
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Last month we posted the download to the Holy Ghost Remix. Now you can telechargement the Classixx Remix that features on Kitsuné Maison 7 Compilation. Download link belowDOWNLOAD: Phoenix 'Lisztomania' (Classixx Version)
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Wanna know what the new Phoenix sounds like. "Fast and intense." Their words, not ours, although you can take them as truth on the back of the synth-infused dancefloor pop of lead track "1901." Whether it "shares similarities with United" as guitarist Laurent Brancowitz claims, or "is about our future" as Thomas Mars believes, one thing is certain: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix now has album art, an...
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Phoenix are a band for all occasions. In the mood for something funky and beat driven to play at a club? Their second album Alphabetical will do the job right. Need a mixed bag? It’s Never Been Like That is your best bet. Or maybe you want to move past the straight up electronica fad. Maybe you’re in need of something a bit more layered and complex, but not any less accessible. Well, fear not
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