I really do like this band Phoenix. I've not had the pleasure of seeing them live - my assessment was based on a live video of them that was in the Comcast live performance lineup - and in this performance the vocal delivery was simply not there. On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM, garymaher@juno.com wrote: > 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 > > > -- www.theluxuryband.com www.myspace.com/theluxury New CD "In The Wake Of What Won't Change" on sale now! "[The record] shines like the back of the sun." - Boston Metro "[Their] sound is big: U2 big, Oasis big, even a smidge of Pink Floyd big. That means that singalong hooks, memorable melodies, driving rhythms, close harmonies, and songs of the heart are all in the Luxury wheelhouse." - Boston Globe "Expertly polished, extravagantly layered..." - The Herald "I don't think this band or the local music scene will ever be the same... already looks to be one of the better albums to be released nationally in 2009." - Ryan's Smashing Life "Songs even the richest evil genius would be jealous of... a truly remarkable album." - The Last Broadcast