Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009) by Phoenix

Phoenix is a hot French band (that sounds like an oxymoron right)...Finally after years of waiting and debating and even wondering if this would happen, Phoenix is relevant again this time with their 4th album.

If the preview track is any indication of where they are musically these days, then the moon is is definitely waxing in their direction, because it heavy, terse, electric stuff that always made me a fan. I posted a copy of the video to the song "If I Ever Feel Better" below, and that is vintage Phoenix at their best.

Also be sure to check out the free tune made available for download off their website below, "1901". They have a funky sound that reminds almost of those Stevie Wonder - "Superstition" with a post punk almost New Photographers sound. Definitely unique, definitely worth a listen. Enjoy! The best thing to come out of France since those pictures of French President Nicholas Sarkozy's wife Carla Bruni hit the web. Enjoy!

The Phoenix Official Website

(photo cover art - "persephone : spring & winter" 2.5' x 2.5' acrylic - 2005
by: Sanithna Phansvanh xxx)

(Phoenix's 4th Album)

1. "Lisztomania" - 4:01
2. "1901" - 3:13
3. "Fences" - 3:43
4. "Love Like a Sunset Pt.1"
5. "Love Like a Sunset Pt.2"
6. "Lasso" - 2:47
7. "Rome" - 4:37
8. "Countdown" - 3:55
9. "Girlfriend" - 3:24
10. "Armistice" - 3:04

Track #2 - 1901