Pedro The Lion - Phoenix

5.3

The ideas behind Phoenix hardly ever catch up with the artistic expressions and outfits presented, both lyrically, instrumentally and melodically; and, when they do, they feel nothing but imprecise and dull.

Highlights

- It's breathy and breezy and, thus, easy-to-listen-to.

- There's an element of mundane nostalgia that makes the lyrics kind of empathetic.

- Certain parts show half-hidden angst and volume. Would go to that direction.

Lowlights

- There's nothing that drops your jaw anywhere; not even interesting motifs or stuff.

- The record might be 3-song, 10-minute too long to bear full consistency.

- For a comeback release, it seems the guys didn't have much to say this time.

Standouts

- Quietest Friend

- Model Homes

Country: USA

Released: January 18, 2019

Length: 45:01