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Track Listings
| 1. School's Rules |
| 2. Too Young |
| 3. Honeymoon |
| 4. If I Ever Feel Better |
| 5. Partytime |
| 6. On Fire |
| 7. Embuscade |
| 8. Summerdays |
| 9. Funky Square Dance |
| 10. Definitive Breaks |
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"Heatwave", the funk-flavoured track on 1999's Source Rocks compilation, suggested Phoenix were another product of the French filtered disco wave. On the basis of United, it was a red herring because the album is suffused with breezy, retro-flavoured rock numbers. One of the band, keyboard player and guitarist Branco, was in Darlin--the indie act that spawned Daft Punk--but if they went one way, he surely went the other. United is reminiscent of West Coast American FM pop rock, with nods to everyone from Crosby Stills Nash and Young to "Jump"-era Van Halen. The thrilling "Too Young" and swooning "On Fire" are rattling good pop songs that fall on the right side of affectionate pastiche. "Summertime" is an enthusiastic power pop thrash, "Embuscade" a Steely Dan-styled jazz rock instrumental and "Summerdays" a carefree country-tinged trip to the beach. Refreshing, intelligent and successful French rock--now that is a first. --Mike Pattenden
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By "medokkman"
Format:Audio CD
This is definitely one of my favorite albums of all time.
As a dj, I Discovered it like many others trough the single 'If I Ever Feel Better' who was remixed by the big names of French House.
It is the perfect CD to listen at home while having a drink with friends or alone.
If I Ever Feel Better, Too Young and Honeymoon are 80s style melancholic electro-pop masterpiece, while some tracks like 'School Rules'are more on the rock edge.
Funky Squaredance is the secret highlight of the album for me, three songs in one.
I was also very surprised to see that Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk, Stardust, Roule and Irreversible) was playing keyboards for the band.
A must-buy!
As a dj, I Discovered it like many others trough the single 'If I Ever Feel Better' who was remixed by the big names of French House.
It is the perfect CD to listen at home while having a drink with friends or alone.
If I Ever Feel Better, Too Young and Honeymoon are 80s style melancholic electro-pop masterpiece, while some tracks like 'School Rules'are more on the rock edge.
Funky Squaredance is the secret highlight of the album for me, three songs in one.
I was also very surprised to see that Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk, Stardust, Roule and Irreversible) was playing keyboards for the band.
A must-buy!
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
This CD is amazing. The disc, is very short, sadly. However, the songs here show very grown up songwriting, tight grooves, and an amazing sound. There is not a dead spot, except maybe to middle of Funky Squaredance. It's slow but its ok, it's not their fault. I cannot wait to hear Alphabetical. Get this record as soon as humanly possible
Format:Audio CD
Describing this album to one of my friends I said, "it's kind of a frech-disco-pop-rock album. Honestly, that's a pretty good descriptions. There are two songs "Too Young" and "IF I ever" that are strong catchy little numbers. For the U.S. version they even included a remix of "Too Young," which is of Lost In Translation fame.
All in all, this is a great album to chill out to. You know those laid back Sea and Cake tracks that are just perfect for laid-back Sunday afternoons? There is a track here, I think #8, that is so close to that, you just can't help but imagine yourself the recluse of some deserted island. Somewhere time seem to reverse itself and, as opposed to the continually quickening pace of the rest of the world, actually seems to slow itself to the point that each thought seems like an entity unto iself so that, yes, you can finally, SLOW DOWN. Now, given, that is just one song, but nonetheless the record works well, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
All in all, this is a great album to chill out to. You know those laid back Sea and Cake tracks that are just perfect for laid-back Sunday afternoons? There is a track here, I think #8, that is so close to that, you just can't help but imagine yourself the recluse of some deserted island. Somewhere time seem to reverse itself and, as opposed to the continually quickening pace of the rest of the world, actually seems to slow itself to the point that each thought seems like an entity unto iself so that, yes, you can finally, SLOW DOWN. Now, given, that is just one song, but nonetheless the record works well, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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Lost and Forgotten
I found this album from the track in Lost in Translation which I really really liked. I then went out and bought the album and have been a happy man ever since. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by Never updated profile "Warren"
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Record Made since 2000
this is sooooo good....when i heard this album i was mad that i did not have this for the past 4 years that it has been out, it is really heartfelt and not campy like others might... Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Order of the Phoenix
I saw Everclear in 1999. (I realize that I just lost all of my potential credibility, but please understand, I was 13, and Everclear wrote catchy songs, and just like "Hey Jude"... Read more
Published on Jan 23 2004 by Mike D.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Catchy, Cool, and Kinda Corny
Phoenix follows the French ironic-pop tradition established by other DJs like Daft Punk or Air, only that Phoenix covers new territory: 70s metal, Country, or 80s new wave. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by Auguste O. Meyrat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Truly unique music!!
I first heard Phoenix's remix of Air's "Kelly Watch the Stars." They took the song and completely turned it into something else entirely, very impressive. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by Sugar1000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Killer Tunes
I spent some time looking for it in stores, and was not able to locate it. I bought United on the basis of how Too Young sounded to me. Read more
Published on Oct 17 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything I like about a band
I love the melodies and the way the band blends the instrumentation so well. I think it's difficult to find actually talented bands now a days. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2003 by Stella
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beyond enjoyable
The music on this CD is not only enjoyable, but also of a deep and beautiful melody. It is hard to find a CD where you like almost every song. This CD is one of them.
Published on Jun 8 2003 by Paulo C. Rios Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is Techno? I call it the greatest unknown cd ever!!!
I'm surprised how poorly this did. They call it Electronica, but to me it sounds like real instruments played real well. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2003 by chris jennings
2.0 out of 5 stars
What The...?
Alright, so a friend loaned me this CD, and I am almost at a loss for words (but not quite). The genre-jumping that goes on on this disc makes for an... Read more
Published on April 11 2003 by Ryan A. Olbrysh
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