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Sounding much more like a breezy U.S. college band (think Vampire Weekend) than, say, France’s Daft Punk, French rock band Phoenix have nailed their sound down after more than a decade of permutation. For all the lofty, European implications of the record’s title, the most salient feature of these songs is the accessible, radio-friendly pop tones throughout, from the bubbling opener “Lisztomania” to the galloping “Lasso” and the slightly anthemic “Countdown.”  Both the opening track and the single “1901” are stellar examples of carefree, buoyant pop, full of snapping tom drums, percolating guitars and melodic hooks. Frontman Thomas Mars’ vocals are as focused and endearingly catchy as Emanuel Lundgren’s of I’m From Barcelona, or Britt Daniel’s of Spoon, and are an essential part of the band’s appeal. With clean and crisp lines, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is a snapshot of a band coming together, exceeding expectations, and reveling in the wonderment of it all.

Customer Reviews

Daring, adventurous, brilliant pop music (5 stars)
This is it folks. This is an album by a band at the top of its form. If Phoenix don't hit the big time after this, there's something wrong with the world. I have had the tracks "Lisztomania" and "1901" for about a month or so now, and if digital copies could wear out like our tapes and CDs of old, I would need new digital copies of those songs for sure. I could tell I was in for something special with those 2 tracks alone

Greatest Album in Known Universe (5 stars)
You're probably just finding out who phoenix is. Well, they're the best band in the history of the universe. nuff said.

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (4 stars)
This album is now one of my favorites, with each song packing a bigger punch than the other, with listeners being caught right in the middle of it all. Liztomania... 9/10 very well done, and had an engaging tempo with catchy lyrics 1901... 7/10 while not one of my favorites, this song is decent, with an engaging chorus Fences... 9/10 I loved this piece, and it clearly distinguishes this band from all others with their tone and music quality

Biography

Formed: 1995 in Paris, France
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s

The French group Phoenix draw elements from their eclectic '80s upbringing to arrive at a satisfying blend of rock and synthesizers. Vocalist Thomas Mars, bassist Deck d'Arcy, and guitarist Christian Mazzalai were a garage band based out of Mars' house in the suburbs of Paris. Mazzalai's...

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	Name	Artist	Time	Price
1.	Lisztomania	Phoenix	4:01	$1.29
2.	1901	Phoenix	3:13	$1.29
3.	Fences	Phoenix	3:45	$1.29
4.	Love Like a Sunset, Pt. I	Phoenix	5:38	$1.29
5.	Love Like a Sunset, Pt. II	Phoenix	1:56	$1.29
6.	Lasso	Phoenix	2:47	$1.29
7.	Rome	Phoenix	4:38	$1.29
8.	Countdown	Phoenix	3:57	$1.29
9.	Girlfriend	Phoenix	3:24	$1.29
10.	Armistice	Phoenix	3:04	$1.29

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