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Phoenix to Release New Album in June

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  1. Melody Bot Apr 24, 2017
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    Phoenix will release their new album, Ti Amo, on June 9th. The band sat down with The New York Times to talk about the album:


    But the album also hints at a darkness that surrounded the group while it recorded in Paris during a turbulent time, as its hometown absorbed a swell of refugees, underwent a surge in alt-right sentiment and endured terrorist attacks. On the night of the attacks at the Bataclan, a concert hall where Phoenix had played and attended shows, the guitarist Christian Mazzalai was trapped in the studio, where the band was recording after the police shut down Paris.
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  2. bodkins Apr 24, 2017
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    Nice. Bleachers Phoenix and Lorde back to back.
     
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  3. Zilla Apr 24, 2017
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    Weird that the article didn't mention that "Bankrupt!" basically tanked. Glad that they're writing music meant for the summer. This should be fun.
     
  4. SuNDaYSTaR Apr 24, 2017
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    It did? I could have sworn it was perhaps their best selling album and (especially) tour.
     
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  6. SEANoftheDEAD Apr 25, 2017
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    Wolfgang was HUGE. The article even mentions that they haven't topped the sales of Wolfgang.
     
  7. mattylikesfilms Apr 25, 2017
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    Bankrupt! is a fantastic record and I wouldn't say it tanked. Did it sell as well as Wolfgang? Nope but how could it? Wolfgang came out in 2009 and Bankrupt! came out in 2013. The music industry was/is on a downward slope. Record sales in 2009 vs 2013? Very different.


    Plus I saw Phoenix on tour for Bankrupt! and it was sold out and massive- it was also one of the best shows I've ever been to. Can't wait for the new record!
     
  8. SEANoftheDEAD Apr 25, 2017
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    Yeah, Bankrupt! is great. The songs really fit into their live set well too.
     
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  9. mattylikesfilms Apr 25, 2017
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    I personally prefer Bankrupt! over Wolfgang as a whole (even though "Lasso" and "1901" are jam city) and hearing "Drakkar Noir/Chloroform" live was amazing. They're insanely great live but that's partially due to the fact their drummer is a beast behind the kit!
     
  10. bodkins Apr 25, 2017
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    I dug Bankrupt. Based on description, alone, the album sounds really interesting.