 |
|
||||
|
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Upcoming Release Calendar
64
A Camp Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed albums.
|
Phantom Power
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|
||||||||||||
The quirky Welsh quintet's sixth album was produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys).
| LABEL: | XL Recordings |
| RELEASE DATE: | 22 July 2003 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
The average user rating for this album is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
DJC gave it a9:
Will super furyy animals ever make a bad album. They just seem to keep on giver it all and delivering great results. This is more accesable than their earlier work. It's also some of their best.
emily wild gave it a9:
The fact that this album has no albums in the yellow is a testament to its brilliance. This is still the best SFA album to date and it is hard to imagine them topping this absolute gem and best album of 2003.
Tyler L gave it a10:
I think that Phantom Power is one of the top cds of our modern era
matt a gave it a9:
Just barely below there last Cd, which pretty much means that it is really, really good. The Undefeated is one of the greatest songs ever.
Jon H gave it a 10:
I love this album, even more then rings around the world, though i know most would disagree with me
John gave it a 5:
The latest from the Furries is very aptly titled: the power within this album is very hard to see, if it exists at all. I should not be complaining though, it is still miles ahead of most everything cluttering up the pop charts, but, and I do hate to say this, Phantom Power is a, well, boring. Rings Around the World was far more adventurous and I wish they would have grown in that direction.
Kevin gave it a 10:
One of SFA's best releases to date, if not the best. This cd is about as diverse as you could imagine. Note that Phantom Power is also the most flowing SFA album so far. 'Hello Sunshine' might as well be a Beatles tune. 'Liberty Belle' shows lots of Beach Boys influence, with brilliant lyrics. 'Golden Retriever', the first single, is a blues-driven track. 'Sex, War, and Robots' is the almost-country version of 'Run! Christian, Run!' from 2001's Rings Around the World album. 'The Piccolo Snare' is one of SFA's best tracks ever. No doubt about it. The song describes aspects of confliict that are often overlooked, and it does so while being insanely catchy, lots of fun, and totally listenable. 'Venus and Serena' is another Beach Boys influenced song. With a nice storyline and flowing harmonies, it is one of the nicest moments on the album. 'Father Father 1' is an instrumental track that focuses on horn sounds, and adds to the overall smoothness of the cd. 'Bleed Forever' is a departure from SFA's style of late, and could perhaps have been on Radiator, their second album. The song itself is about radiation, and the damage that it creates. 'Out of Control' pushes toward heavier rock, with lead singer Gruff barking out the lyrics. 'Cityscape Skybaby' is a slower track, with a nice melody and soft chorus. 'Father Father 2' is a string-based instrumental that connects tracks ten and twelve with ease. 'Valet Parking' uses sampled car sounds and has great lyrics. 'The Undefeated' runs in the vein of 'Run! Christian, Run!', except with a bouncier feel to it. One of the most enjoyable and fun songs on the album. The final track, 'Slow Life' is a seven minute long journey that ends the album on an electronic feel, which works very well. Overall, the album is worth your money, as well as your time.
 |
Return to top of page |  |
