I’ve been a fan of the French band “Phoenix” since their first release “United” came out in 2002. Their latest album (not fully released), “Wolfgang Amadeus” stays true to their original sound but, also departs off into some really refreshing subtle electronica. The song “Love Like a Sunset” really stands apart from the rest with synth sounds you’d hear by artist’s such as Boards of Canada and or Ulrich Schnauss. The last quarter of so of the song also switches gears and the feels like a something reminiscent of “The Who”.

Yet, again the majority of the tracks have that four on the floor indie sound similar to The Stokes etc. Not into that stuff at all. I posted 2 of the stand out tracks from the new album as well as 2 of my old favorites.


Enjoy!

Phoenix - Fences

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Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset

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Phoenix - Too Young (United Album)

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Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (United Album)

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