Ever heard of Phoenix? (funk, albums, French, members, myspace)

Josephine · 08-13-2005, 11:47 AM

Have you ever heard about the french band Phoenix? They played on some festivals during this summer and I watched a few of their performances (not live, but online). I like them, especially the song "If I Ever Feel Better".

If you know them, what do you think of them? Tell me.

And btw: One of the bandmembers (I dunno who, I don't even know their names) is supposed to be the boyfriend or fiancé of Sophia Coppola, director of "Lost In Translation" and daughter of Francis Ford, director of the best film ever made: "The Godfather". Awesome.

ikvat · 03-29-2009, 09:54 AM

Their new album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix will come out may 25th!
The track 1901, listenable on myspace, will be on that new album.

PHOENIX on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

henry · 03-29-2009, 07:09 PM

yeah they are solid, their first and third albums are sick

ikvat · 03-30-2009, 11:56 AM

I've a preference for Alphabetical, but there are some fantastic tracks on all their albums. Phoenix is one of the most underrated bands at the mo.

shoegazer · 04-05-2009, 02:20 PM

phoenix had one of their songs in Lost in Translation call, Too Young. It's the only song ive heard from them and i like it alot. They were on Saturday Night Live too.

adidasss · 04-08-2009, 02:11 PM

I've finally managed to listen to the album. There are a few catchy tracks (like Lisztomania and 1901) but overall too few to get really excited about. Maybe I just need to listen to it more. The voice reminds me of Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal at times.

Shoe · 12-02-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

I've finally managed to listen to the album. There are a few catchy tracks (like Lisztomania and 1901) but overall too few to get really excited about. Maybe I just need to listen to it more. The voice reminds me of Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal at times.

I agree. They didn't blow me away. But I find them quite enjoyable. Solid band.

snackbox fox · 12-15-2009, 08:01 PM

Their latest album is sublime (very consistent). I remember playing it for a bunch of Metric fans and them calling me a complete moron, LOL.

'Sup with that?

ergoidisco · 04-08-2009, 09:05 PM

thanks ikvat saved me a tab to search for this band. id say their solid remind me a lil of montreal its funky fresh keeps the blood moving.

x Cheez iT · 04-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Yeah, they were on SNL, and I heard them, and thought they were pretty good. Come to think of it, there are a couple bands I currently listen to that I heard on one of the late night shows.

08-13-2005, 11:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Josephine Your La-La-La Teacher Join Date: May 2005 Location: The place I come from is full of people with cruel taste of music Posts: 530	Ever heard of Phoenix? Have you ever heard about the french band Phoenix? They played on some festivals during this summer and I watched a few of their performances (not live, but online). I like them, especially the song "If I Ever Feel Better". If you know them, what do you think of them? Tell me. And btw: One of the bandmembers (I dunno who, I don't even know their names) is supposed to be the boyfriend or fiancé of Sophia Coppola, director of "Lost In Translation" and daughter of Francis Ford, director of the best film ever made: "The Godfather". Awesome. __________________ Urban for President... eh... EUROMOD! Vote or die!

03-29-2009, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
henry Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 112	yeah they are solid, their first and third albums are sick __________________ tumultuous thoughts

04-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,945	I've finally managed to listen to the album. There are a few catchy tracks (like Lisztomania and 1901) but overall too few to get really excited about. Maybe I just need to listen to it more. The voice reminds me of Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal at times. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

03-29-2009, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	Their new album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix will come out may 25th! The track 1901, listenable on myspace, will be on that new album. PHOENIX on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

03-30-2009, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
ikvat Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 625	I've a preference for Alphabetical, but there are some fantastic tracks on all their albums. Phoenix is one of the most underrated bands at the mo.

04-05-2009, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
shoegazer What I do I say Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hawaii, US Posts: 96	phoenix had one of their songs in Lost in Translation call, Too Young. It's the only song ive heard from them and i like it alot. They were on Saturday Night Live too.

12-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
snackbox fox Groupie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11	Their latest album is sublime (very consistent). I remember playing it for a bunch of Metric fans and them calling me a complete moron, LOL. 'Sup with that?

04-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
ergoidisco Groupie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: otherside of the sea Posts: 4	thanks ikvat saved me a tab to search for this band. id say their solid remind me a lil of montreal its funky fresh keeps the blood moving.

04-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
x Cheez iT Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oh Hi Oh Posts: 105	Yeah, they were on SNL, and I heard them, and thought they were pretty good. Come to think of it, there are a couple bands I currently listen to that I heard on one of the late night shows.