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Phantom Moon
by Duncan Sheik


10.0

based on 7 reviews
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LABEL:	Nonesuch/Atlantic
RELEASE DATE:	27 February 2001
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Rock, Pop, Alternative

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All Music Guide

This is easily Sheik's strongest, and most mature record to date.

PopMatters

Unlike his two previous albums, Sheik has handed lyrical duties to playwright Steven Sater, and has chosen to expand on his abilities as a musician. The combination is a flawless one, with Sheik's subdued and thoughtful music complimenting Sater's reflective words.

Sonicnet

This is Duncan Sheik at his most orchestrally, acoustically indulgent, and it's a lovely, haunting effort.

Entertainment Weekly

At first, Moon seems a decidedly somnolent affair, but with one's feet up and headphones on, the strings suddenly shimmer, and the warm vocals soothe. [3/2/01, p.71]

Launch.com

A rich collection of tunes that definitely will put you in the mind of [Nick] Drake--but stop one (small) step short of sheer imitation.

Wall of Sound

When all the elements of Phantom Moon align -- as they do on a handful of songs ("Mr. Chess," "Requiescat") -- the results are mesmerizing.

Rolling Stone

Intimate strings, minimal drums and soft sighs caress meandering tunes that avoid hooks or obvious statements. But Sheik's delivery lacks the emotional depth of his U.K. models: Nick Drake, David Sylvian and the Blue Nile couldn't conceal their pain behind lush arrangements.

The average user rating for this album is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mel V gave it a 10:
It is one of the best albums of his that I have heard, and I have heard them all. I believe that he should get more recognition for his obvious talent

Rob A. gave it a 10:
Phantom moon is a masterpiece.

Matthew M. gave it a 10:
Duncan Sheik, one of music's hidden treasures, has seamlessly mended an extraordinary acoustic album which echoes the soulful yearning of the folk era of the 70's combined with a shimmering atmosphere of solitude completely seperate from today's ostentatiously homogenous music industry. Without a doubt, ''Phantom Moon'' is the best album of 2001, as well as one of my all-time favorites.

Anthony F. gave it a 10:
Haunting melodies, unexpected harmonies, deep feeling, and gorgeous overall effect make this album a highly impressive effort.

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Phantom Moon by Duncan Sheik

Phantom Moon
by Duncan Sheik