Album Review
Phoenix
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
This album is something which I can listen to for hours on end. The sly lyrical delivery, subtle guitar riffing, and creative textural processing leads to a very accessible and dance-able album. Staring off with the catchy "Lisztomania" the album begins with a uptempo keyboard lick with a catchy backbeat, which the lyrics rhythmically slide over in syncopated rhythms. This track proves a great lead-in for a good album. showcasing subtle tricks on their dance-pop style. With ultimately catchy tunes such as the strut-worthy "1901" the bulding effects of "Girlfriend" and "Rome" (My personal favorite) as well as the stylish "Fences" and the almost anthem-like "Countdown."
Though this album has its high points, there are confusing tracks, such as "Armistice" which is the black sheep of the others, though well placed at the end of the album; and I personally don't care for "Love Like a Sunset" I and II, the album still makes for a great album that is great for driving, cranking when you're home alone, and also proves to be great exercise music.
7.5/10
Until next time, folks.
