This sounds pretty good! ideally, phoenix should always sound breezy and nimble imo. bankrupt was comparatively ungainly.
― Josh (phantompenguin), Friday, 19 May 2017 14:40 (seven years ago) link
I'm really enjoying the new record. It's so glossy but not as overproduced as Bankrupt. Shame it's barely getting any attention.
― kitchen person, Saturday, 10 June 2017 04:13 (six years ago) link
it's definitely better than Bankrupt but a bit disappointing since it's not all as great as J-Boy. Lovelife and Fior di Latte are really good too though
― ufo, Saturday, 10 June 2017 04:58 (six years ago) link
agreed, it's a definite improvement on Bankrupt but feels a bit flat. Can we get one more "Funky Squaredance" for old time's sake?
― skip, Saturday, 10 June 2017 18:28 (six years ago) link
They've never bettered their debut have they...
― X-Prince Protégé (sonnyboy), Saturday, 10 June 2017 19:27 (six years ago) link
They're one of the few bands where I really struggle to pick a favourite album. Alphabetical used to be my answer but some days it could be It's Never Been Like That.
― kitchen person, Saturday, 10 June 2017 21:59 (six years ago) link
I had dismissed this record after half a cursory listen - too saccharine or something. And then this afternoon I started involuntarily humming the title track. Still, an annoying buzzcocks line and "sophisticated soft rock" dig...
― calstars, Monday, 12 June 2017 03:27 (six years ago) link
xp Alphabetical probably edges it for me but could be any of the first four really
― groovypanda, Monday, 12 June 2017 08:00 (six years ago) link
This is such a pleasure to listen to (especially after the harsh sounding and lackluster 'Bankrupt'). No really memorable singles but definitely a go to for the car over the summer.
― Spencer Chow, Monday, 12 June 2017 19:27 (six years ago) link
I can't put my finger on why I dislike this album so much, yet I like all their other albums. It's not hugely different in sound yet there's something in the stew that's not agreeing with me this time.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Saturday, 17 June 2017 10:44 (six years ago) link
i listened to this album today, it is alright. man does "Goodbye Soleil" sound like Daft Punk.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 12 August 2017 02:16 (six years ago) link
ha, here is a fan video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsHkjn_YNBg
― Bee OK, Saturday, 12 August 2017 02:17 (six years ago) link
The new foster the people is a bit better than this
― calstars, Tuesday, 15 August 2017 00:24 (six years ago) link