Oh France, oh France. The home of fine wines, champagne and cognac, not to mention all the latest fashion trends. And no other country could be the place of origin for the band called Phoenix either. With its extravagantly chic urban tunes, it is the latest word in trendy pop - the perfect soundtrack for parties, candlelight dinners or for whichever occasion calls for music that reminds one of French design in all its delicacy and variety. What makes the charming, melodic and passionate pop of Phoenix even more unique is the fact that this is not electronic music, but played with electric guitars and real drums, only with extremely polished sounds. Phoenix's albums are full of fine nuances and tiny details that make full use of the possibilities of a recording studio, and yet they have managed to keep the songs light and free-flowing. Phoenix's live appearance amazes one with its sense of presence: it looks like a gang of pretty but slightly Bohemian boys next door have come to turn your usual lukewarm festival plonk into a bottle of best wine, then taking you by the hand to a land of eternal sunset.
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