Phideaux (Art-Rock USA)

Phideaux Xavier:
"That's it for now. I'm back in L.A. and strategizing our next move. The first thing we are going to do is prepare a single for release with "Tempest Of Mutiny" and a few other unreleased goodies. I'll keep you posted."
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=26680677&blogID=302343422

sircosick wrote: PhideauxFan, I listened to Doomsday last week and I found them good, but not that excellent........ I'm not a 100% proghead; according to this, which album should I listen to next?

Hello sircosick! 
Well, IMO, Doomsday Afternoon and Chupacabras are the most progressive albums of Phideaux.
If you like neo folk and gothic music (Paul Roland, The Cure), you can listen to Ghost Story.
And if you want some psychedelic and pop music mixed with prog and folk, try 313 or Fiendish.
Finally, it is very hard to recommend an album of Phideaux in particular because each one has its own qualities or defaults.
Just go to the CD Baby site, and make your choice! 
http://cdbaby.com/found?allsearch=phideaux&allsearchsubmit=Search

I'm interested in hearing the 'Friction' album listed under him in the archives (completionist that I am), but I can't find it anywhere. Can someone provide me with some info about this one?

Blehh I'll just have to keep an eye out I guess. Thanks for the info.

Minimalist777 wrote: I saw them in concert last Saturday. They played about 45 minutes including the opening and closing tracks from Doomsday Afternoon, pretty good stuff. Though its not so proggy I like their album "Ghost Story" which is pretty goth rock sounding.

 Phideaux is very expensive in Japan (2700 yen - Disk Union).  Also they are not popular ... Even HMV doesn't sell any albums. If I buy any of them, I must order for Syn-Phonic.

Doomsday Afternoon is a decent CD  

Edited by Yorkie X - September 06 2007 at 07:43

PhideauxFan wrote: sircosick wrote: PhideauxFan, I listened to Doomsday last week and I found them good, but not that excellent........ I'm not a 100% proghead; according to this, which album should I listen to next? Hello sircosick!  Well, IMO, Doomsday Afternoon and Chupacabras are the most progressive albums of Phideaux. If you like neo folk and gothic music (Paul Roland, The Cure), you can listen to Ghost Story. And if you want some psychedelic and pop music mixed with prog and folk, try 313 or Fiendish. Finally, it is very hard to recommend an album of Phideaux in particular because each one has its own qualities or defaults. Just go to the CD Baby site, and make your choice!  http://cdbaby.com/found?allsearch=phideaux&allsearchsubmit=Search

Cheers P. Fan
Tell me about The Great Leap. I read a review in spanish 'bout it and it seems interesting enough. But also you can add some info related to the style developed on the album mentioned, since you've demonstrated a wide knowledge about the band and their musical direction....

....and since you just forgot naming it on your post I've quoted

David Bowie and Alice Cooper?! 

Phideaux Xavier will sing on the new Ayreon album!

Arjen Lucassen:
"Singer 11 is my good friend and space brother Phideaux Xavier. Please check out his new album Doomsday Afternoon, it's a prog masterpiece. Or my personal favourite Ghost Story...or 313...or...hey, I love them all! Phideaux recorded his vocals in the US."
http://www.ayreon.com/ayreon/ayreonseven/mystery_singer11.mp3