New Phideaux album "Number Seven" now out

Phideaux wrote: I However, I'm interested that the melodies don't stick, that was always something I thought we had, was simple melodies.

Hmm... interesting indeed. I find the melodies on this album to be much more memorable than on, for example, Doomsday Afternoon. The first vocal lines in 'Waiting for the axe to fall' will probably be stuck in my head for weeks

I thought my 1,000th post would some memorable thing but here goes:

I have been through it four times and it is a challenging listen.  I am hamstrung in that I have difficulty with any of my music in being able to sit down and concentrate on what is going on.  Short commute to work. Although I listen at work, I lose focus on the music as I work.  Wife and kids at home who could care less about my music so I don't play it at home.  An album like this is something that needs to be listened to intently, not as background music.  It will be hard album to review and do it justice because a lot is going on and not many melodies stick with you.  I appreciate the scope and the desire to keep moving forward that Phideaux shows.  You are someone who stands out from the pack and defies convention.  If I had to rate it now, it would be four stars with the hope that more listens will hook me deeper than it has so far.  For those who like a challenging listen and appreciate what the man is all about, a must buy.  For those with simpler tastes, look before you leap.

Just upacked and heard "number 7".
Oh God ! it seems to be my 2009 number 1 album!
congrats Xavier!  my review will follow soon 

lolz, attack on the first post.


Your opinion is your opinion. It seems a lot of people think differently than you. I've even seen 1 star ratings for Close To The Edge and Thick As A Brick. Does that make them bad? No, not at all. If you don't like it then you don't like it. Sorry for you.

I have listened this new album and I loved it.

Great Album! LOVE it!

I just ordered this. I can't wait to hear it.

Phideaux,

Congrats, not only on a fantastic album, but the fact that it keeps climbing slowly up the charts of all time best albums on the Prog Archives.  I realize that it's still early in the life cycle of the CD, but 43 of the 51 people gave it five stars, including everyone who took the time to accompany the review with a rating.  Strong work Phideaux.

Got it today and listened to it ~ 5 times, this is really marvellous. Expectations were high after Doomsday afternoon and reading reviews/comments here but they're fully met. Outstanding album. I'll surely checkout the rest of your catalog after hearing this. Congrats to you and the band .

Hans from Progwalhalla who sold me the album was impressed too and thought it the best Phideaux album sofar, he may well be right.


Edited by Dirk - July 15 2009 at 15:34

If you're going a catalog raid the order probably doesn't matter.  I got The Great Leap about a week before Doomsday.  I like Doomsday a little better.  But as it goes, I have yet to try a Phideaux album I didn't like.

Still drooling in anticipation for the day when I open up my mailbox when I get home after work and the new one has arrived.

It's here, it's here.  Just getting into it.  Excellent CD booklet art.  The music will take a few days to sink in.


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 13 2009 at 20:26