PHANTOM POWER

Less fantasy though but their melodic pop oriented song writing is very strong in this album. "Phantom Power" is actually made of quite catchy and very melodic songs which are rather enjoyable to listen to.

Again, the feel is late sixties / early seventies oriented. The Beatles thanks to the melodies, the early Floyd during the psychedelic "Piccolo Snare" . It is one of my fave and one of the most "complex" song available. It is the second longest song from this album and is less accessible than the rest , but it works remarkably well. Some sort of a change after three very good pop songs and one average blues / rocker ("Golden Retriever").

Some let down tracks with both "Father Father - 1 & 2)", but the damage is not too painful since they only last for three minutes altogether. I can add that "Valet Parking" is quite chaotic and the reggae oriented "The Undefeated" is not my cup of tea. Was it to sound even more as "10CC"? I don't know, but this is not matching the model.

The long closing "Slow Life" has some Roxy feel ("Manifesto") during the intro are is quite enjoyable as well. A fine balance with the less catchy songs sitting before. Some electronic beats (but not too much), a melancholic vocal part and some good keys are the components.

"Phantom Power" is a good pop rock album. Three stars.

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