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.” -steLLaHush Lane
What Becomes of Us
GUY FORSYTH
Love Songs For and Against
VARIOUS
Django Unchained: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
LYRICS BORN
As U Were
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Challengers
COLBIE CAILLAT
Coco
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