Wolfgang Mother Fuckin’ Amadeus Phoenix
Goddamn the taste of this ablum is enjoyable. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed Phoenix at some degree since “United,” and honestly really dug the first half of “Alphabetical” (yet not enough to really pay any attention to “Its Never Been Like That.”) But when I first pumped “1901″ I was immediately impressed. It sounds like a Strokes album tailored more towards the second half of the decade. It’s perfect pop rock but the shell is electronic, with Thomas Mars full vocal capabilities finally being fully uitilized.
With the additon of “Lisztomania” and “Fences” Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix already looks like a year-end tender. Thomas bouncy medodies seem much more comfortable and confident to waver, particularily on “Lisztomainia.” He’s backed by a glossy rythym section and deep bass that enrich the tunes fluid jog.
And here’s a sweet little remix for ya:
> Phoenix – 1901 (Mr. Vega Remix)
BAAAAAYY-BAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!
