phoenix please.

Think France. Think late 90's. Think Vampire Weekend. Find Phoenix.

Band Members: Thomas Mars (the man behind the beautiful voice), Deck D'Arcy (bass), Laurent Brancowitz (guitar), and Christian Mazzalai (guitar).

ACL 10/02/09

Put in Phoenix's latest CD (Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix) and you'll feel like you were at the concert. They sounded amazing live so it didn't surprise me when a huge crowd gathered to see Mars jump around on stage passionately belting out the lyrics. From France, Phoenix released their first album in 2000, but their new release (WFP; for short) is by far their best one. The breezy vocals, catchy lyrics, and addicting sound are just a few of Phoenix's best traits. Sounding more like an American

college group than a French band from Versailles, they're perfect for dancing and you can't help but sing along. Mars voice

is endearingly catchy (think Britt Daniel from Spoon) and makes Phoenix the noteworthy band it's becoming.

They're show was one of my favorites at ACL. But then again, they're CD is a regular in my car.

Recommended Tracks: 1901, Lisztomania, Lasso

peace,

tess.allen