Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – Best of 2009

Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix first hit the US in May, 2009. I’m not sure why I haven’t written about this disc yet, because it’s been on repeat for months. Phoenix is a French band….from France…

Anyhow. This album is spectacular from start to finish. It gets richer each time you listen to it (exactly like French food, am I right? am I right?).

The first single – and first track – Lisztomania is so named becaaauuuse:

The term “Lisztomania” was coined by the German romantic literary figure Heinrich Heine to describe the massive public response to Franz Liszt’s virtuosic piano performances. There were allegedly screaming women at these performances, and the audience was sometimes limited to standing room only. (source)

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– but before you do, listen to the whole of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix right here. And here are a few of my favorite tracks:

Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – Lisztomania

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Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – 1901

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Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix – Rome (my favorite)

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