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ARTiST....: phoenix
TiTLE.....: it's never been like that
LABEL.....: Astralwerks
GENRE.....: indie
SOURCE....: cdda
QUALiTY...: VBR / joint-stereo
SiZE......: 55,1 MB
REL.DATE..: 05-06-2006
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01] napoleon says 03:13
02] consolation prizes 03:16
03] rally 03:16
04] long distance call 03:04
05] one time too many 03:41
06] lost and found 02:55
07] courtesy laughs 03:14
08] north 05:01
09] sometimes in the fall 05:48
10] second to none 03:25
TOTAL TiME : 36:53 min
The album that streets on May 23 is similar to
Alphabetical, but there are also hints of country
and classic sounding 70's American rock mixed in
with the electronic beats. Their first single,
"Long Distance Call", which has been streaming on
Myspace for about a week now, is easily one of the
best songs on the album. Guitarists Christian
Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz feverishly play
and then stop on a dime almost immediately when
the smooth vocal styling of Thomas Mars kick in,
only to come back strong during the chorus of
Thomas repeating "It's Never Been Like That / It's
Never Been Like That." The 70's country Americana
sound comes full force on "One Time Too Many" and
makes me want to reach for my old Fleetwood Mac
vinyl. Then there is "Napoleon Says", the first
track on the record, which is completely different
than the others. Jangle guitars, tambourines and a
danceable drum beat lay the groundwork for lyrics
that sound like a French version of the children's
game of Simon Says. I can picture Madeline playing
with Jean Luc and Franc on the schoolyard saying,
"Napoleon says take off your coat, take off your
long johns too and come over here." Anyone looking
for their favorite summer anthem needs to look no
further than "Consolation Prizes." This upbeat
song has handclaps, awesome harmonies, a great
guitar riff and the listener can't help but start
moving along in unison with the beats.
Buy me if you love me :)