Phantogram: Mouthful Of Diamonds
It wasn’t long ago that we last wrote about Phantogram. That write-up came mere minutes after hearing the gloriously catchy ‘When I’m Small’ for the first time. Since then I’ve become accustomed to the debut ‘Eyelid Movies’ which, because of its re-release next February, looks set to class Phantogram in many “new bands” list which will no doubt arrive very soon. Said album has its limits and there are boundaries that it refuses to cross. But that only adds to the sheer catchiness and instant likability of the record.
Opener ‘Mouthful Of Diamonds’ sets the tone. Synthetics pulse behind well synchronised guitar rhythms and hip-hop beats that a fast becoming signature elements of the band’s sound. The chorus opts for a breakdown, beats settling and Sarah Barthel’s voice harmonised into something far more delicate. Quite the ride – gripping from start to finish. (JM)
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MFM @ HYPEM
November 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I’ve been looking for some MP3’s of this band everywhere after hearing about them on the NPR All Songs Considered podcast. Can’t get enough of their sound, big for a duo. There was another band Choir of Young Believers on that podcast, another great band, highly recommended. Great Post