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Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings
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Positive: 33 out of 35
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Mixed: 1 out of 35
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Negative: 1 out of 35
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Jun 30, 2011One of the most underrated/under the radar albums I've ever heard. Every song was well thought out, and contains layers of lush baselines and electro-synth melodies all laced with smooth guitar overtones. Every person that I've introduced this album to loves it. Don't be surprised if Phantogram has a very bright future ahead of them.
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LomaxLomaxMar 20, 2010Absolute perfection! Interesting music that will be in my rotation for the year.
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MicahC.Feb 12, 2010This album will likely be in my top 5 of 2010. There's a little bit of everything here--but it's not schizophrenia, it's a gorgeous genre-mashing groove. Faaantastic!
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JerryC.Feb 12, 2010For a band that is fairly small time, there was a big production for this album. Surely it makes if dream of what this band might do for future albums with better production teams. There was some moments that I thought of M83 and other moments that I thought of School of Seven Bells. I also think the album did push the boundaries of electro-dance music. It is a must buy for me.
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DustinC.Feb 12, 2010this is a good album. its got enough beats and hooks to keep you entertained on first listen and much more to go back for. some great electronic work and production. in a time where "artists" are lauded for being lo-fi and meandering, it's nice to get a good electronic/indie-rock album that isnt loaded with crap.
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Feb 18, 2012
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Nov 29, 2010the critics definitely screwed up with this one as it's easily one of the best albums of the year (as can be noted by the praise of the users). if you love trip hop along the lines of the sneaker pimps this album is a no brainer. i've seen them live three times now and they have managed to top themselves with each show. truly amazing to watch.
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Jul 11, 2012bloody and brilliant! No couldn't just say that. Sonic music really; electrical madness and such, and Battles and Baths and Fruit Bats and Neon Indian and Cults and completely none of that in all!
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Oct 19, 2016
Awards & Rankings
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Phantogram have put forth a collection of heady and stimulating songs primed for in-the-dark listening.
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A refreshing, unusual and diverting first record from two new talents, then, and one to recommend for jaded electro and indie fans who felt the New York scene had gone as far as it could with art-skronk.
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From the hip-hop loops and grungy, Dust Brothers-style synths of "Running from the Cops," to the new wave balladry of "All Dried Up," and the trip-hop cool of "You Are the Ocean," these are kinds of left-of-center pop tunes that, in the mid-'90s, could have sneaked their way onto Top 40 and modern-rock playlists (which were basically the same thing back then).