PHOENIX - It's Never Been Like That LP twisted spacetime-melting riffs and a unparalleled

spacetime-melting riffs and a unparalleled aural experience from start to finish

“The powerful rhythm section lifts Barrett’s simple

Wilco's John Stirratt and Pat Sansone blend timeless orchestral pop and silk-soft country-folk as The Autumn Defense

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PHOENIX - It's Never Been Like That LP twisted spacetime-melting riffs and a unparalleledAlbum number three from those slick Parisian pop fellows Phoenix. Its Never Been Like That was something of a hit on initial release in 2006, pleasing listeners across the spectrum with its mixture of soft rock textures, pop melodies, and louche Frenchness.