Name: Nightlife
Brand: Phantogram

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CD-BARK-123

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2011-10-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

655173112328

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Phantogram

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

After the release of their impressive debut album, "Eyelid Movies", in 2010, Phantogram returned with a short but sweet EP, "Nightlife", that refined and expanded the duo's trip-hop shoegaze sound. This time out the band sounds more confident and outward looking, and Sarah Barthel's voice is less of an atmospheric whisper and more of a powerhouse. She sounds particularly good on the glitchy R&amp;B-inspired "Don't Move" and the late-night ballad "Nightlife." She and partner Joshua Carter create a very moody, restrained atmosphere throughout, but this time make sure to add lots of hooks to keep the songs from blending into one another. Spiky guitars, glitch manipulations, and punchy beats (especially on the near-industrial "A Dark Tunnel," which ends the record on a dark note and proves that Carter might be better off keeping clear of the vocal mike) give the record some diversity the debut lacked, without tossing aside the duo's strengths. Nightlife is a nice reminder that Phantogram are around, making music that is nostalgic but also stands on its own as catchy, moody modern dance-rock.

Nightlife

Music US