2006-08-07
French synth-rock – and it’s never been better. Or some might argue the band, which has been together for about a decade, has sounded better on past releases, “Untitled” or “Alphabetical,” but no matter, the votes are in and Phoenix is a winner once again. The songs are in English because the Paris four-some grew up listening to American and British rock music and the subtle Hall & Oates-esque, Steely Dan sound comes through. The band says it’s their most autobiographical album to date. There are lots of top cuts to choose from, but I’d recommend “Long Distance Call,” “Consolation Prizes,” “Before the Fall” and “Second to None.” -steLLaBLITZEN TRAPPER
American Goldwing
KRISTEN BUSSANDRI
Diamonds to Dust
BEAR IN HEAVEN
Time Is Over One Day Old
BRUCE HORNSBY AND THE NOISEMAKERS
LEVITATE
Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man
Out of Season
PORTISHEAD
Third
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