Happy Thursday Blogland! One day closer to the ever-sweet weekend. :]
Today's post is in the form of an informal album review, for French rockers Phoenix's 2009 release - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Consider this posting as a pre-release review, as the album is due for formal release in the States March 26th, 2009.
The album starts with the buttery groove, Lisztomania. A feet stompin', make you clap your hands homage to Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. Ironically, this tune features none of Liszt's virtuoso piano work, but is still a pleasure to groove to. The album next blends to jam 1901, another simiarly upbeat jam featuring Phoenix frontman Mars's usual ambigious lyrical delivery. The remaining tracks are not quite as inspiring as the two openers, but still engaging. The guys seem to have transcended back to their instrumental ways, as found in their 2006 album Its Never Been Like That.
Unfortunately, this album isn't as initially engaging as their previous, its still a fun ride through a delicately crafted aural soundscape. I suspect that after a few listens I'll be as enamored with it as their previous - and would still recommend it to any Phoenix fans, or someone looking for a disco-esque groovin' rock soundtrack that'll suit a trip to the beach or night out for drinks and dancing equally well.
Hopefully this album precursors a tour to the States. :]
You can check out their music video for the tune "Lisztomania" via the Youtube link below.
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