- Audio CD (15 May 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Source
- ASIN: B000FG5NH4
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,477 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Napoleon Says |
| 2. Consolation Prizes |
| 3. Rally |
| 4. Long Distance Call |
| 5. One Time Too Many |
| 6. Lost And Found |
| 7. Courtesy Laughs |
| 8. North |
| 9. Sometimes In The Fall |
| 10. Second To None |
Product Description
PHOENIX Its Never Been Like That (2006 UK 10-track CD album - the cult French bands 3rd album and the follow-up to 2004s critically acclaimed Alphabetical and was written and recorded in Berlin and has a real live feel and features their most consistently brilliant song writing to date...; including the single Long Distance Call)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Some music critics like to be all coy and bashful about Phoenix, claiming that the main reason for their success is the attention to detail and immaculate production, exemplified on both previous albums.
Rubbish! What makes Phoenix brilliant is that they make catchy, fun, hook-laden, 3-minute summery pop-wonders without any hint of pretentiousness.
And this album is Phoenix distilled to their most immediately intoxicating essence, coming over as a curious cross between the Strokes and the Housemartins, particularly on the irrestibly jangly 'Consolation Prizes' and 'Rally'. With little evidence of post-production or studio trickery these songs were made to be played live!
Rubbish! What makes Phoenix brilliant is that they make catchy, fun, hook-laden, 3-minute summery pop-wonders without any hint of pretentiousness.
And this album is Phoenix distilled to their most immediately intoxicating essence, coming over as a curious cross between the Strokes and the Housemartins, particularly on the irrestibly jangly 'Consolation Prizes' and 'Rally'. With little evidence of post-production or studio trickery these songs were made to be played live!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
How these guys are not huge is beyond me. The first two albums "united' and 'alphabetical' were both brilliant but covered a range of styles that was perhaps just a little too varied for mainstream tastes.
The new CD 'it's never been like that' is just as good as the others but much more consistent. Don't be fooled by the fans whinging about 'all those guitars' - sure, this album has a little less in the way of slick West Coast MOR production values but its packed with catchy hooks and full of charm. It's a real grower and if there is any justice it'll be one of the albums of the summer. Utterly utterly brilliant. They are playing a lot of the festivals this summer - I recommend buying the CD and catching them live.
The new CD 'it's never been like that' is just as good as the others but much more consistent. Don't be fooled by the fans whinging about 'all those guitars' - sure, this album has a little less in the way of slick West Coast MOR production values but its packed with catchy hooks and full of charm. It's a real grower and if there is any justice it'll be one of the albums of the summer. Utterly utterly brilliant. They are playing a lot of the festivals this summer - I recommend buying the CD and catching them live.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an unbelievable album - the one to get if you want to sample Phoenix at their best. Its Jinggly Jangly, life is good stuff. Too much talent for words here. They're hook and melody masters. By far the best album I've bought this year. Hit the purchase button with confidence.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
GreaT Album
This is a fantastic little album. Great for laid back listnening and a great summer album. I would strongly recommend it and all of Phoenix's other albums.
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mr A M Duffield
Great AND French!
For those of us who thought Joe the taxi was the best France could offer should hear this. 'Napoleon Says' has toes tapping and there isn't a dud one on this album. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2008 by Mr. Robert Brown
My God it's good...
This is just about the perfect pop record, really. And French!! Astonishing, and astonishing that they're not a household name. Is there no justice in the world?
Published on 12 April 2008 by Het volk
Fantastic!!
If you only buy one album this year, buy this. I'd never heard of Phoenix before until I heard 'Consolation Prizes' on the radio, thought it was worth getting the album - didn't... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2006 by S. Harrington
A Breath of Fresh Air
If you, like me, get periodically depressed about the lack of good and dare I say original music that's around then this album might just lift your chin. Read more
Published on 12 July 2006 by Mr. A. P. Russell
Like 'United' but better !!!
* OMG * I LOVE PHOENIX. i adore the previous 2 albums 'United' and 'Alphabetical' - i was worried that this wouldnt be as good, but when i heard it i couldve cried as its... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2006 by Geofflazy
Getting Better
I went to see Phoenix in London on 31st May. They were even better live than I could have hoped for! Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2006 by J. Pickering
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