Any Phoenix fans out there who haven't embraced the music of Tahiti 80 have missed the boat the first time around, particularly their Puzzle and Wallpaper for the Soul CDs. I'm having a hard time believing that Phoenix never heard of them since both bands operate out of France and their sounds are remarkably similar. Regardless of any unacknowledged influence, Phoenix writes great tunes and I think both CDs are very worthy listens whether you like Tahiti 80 or not. Perry ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:25:15 GMT From: "garymaher@juno.com" To: audities@smoe.org Subject: Re: Phoenix Message-ID: <20091115.222515.5667.0@webmail10.vgs.untd.com> Phoenix is magnificent. The last two albums (It's Like You Never Left and Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix) are stunning. Unlike the Coneheads, they are really from France. And I've seen them live, and they are a marvelous live band, and the lead singer sounded fine live without studio processing. They remind me a bit of early R.E.M., definitely influenced by the Strokes, but not really similar to either band. Highly highly recommended. Check the first two songs on their myspace -- http://www.myspace.com/wearephoenix -- those are the big singles from their latest. Also search out samples of Sometimes in the Fall, Rally and One Time Too Many from the last one. Great stuff! Gary