Phrazes For The Young
Reviews
Rhino
Reviewed 2009-11-25
Reviewed 2009-11-25
Unlike many at KZSU, I am a huge Strokes fan. If you enjoyed Albert Hammond Jr.’s solo records and are expecting anything approaching those, or a Strokes album for that matter, put this down and walk away, forever.
That being said: Classic synth-pop melodies over slick, high-gloss production. Bouncy, upbeat, heavy on the synth and drum machine. RIYL: Wham!, Culture Club, late Weezer.
01.Sunny pop w/ a Thin Lizzy guitar line (4:43)
02. Slow intro, picks up to a bouncy pop tune midway. Fake fade-out. (4:59)
03.** The single. Actually sort of catchy, after multiple listens. (4:06)
04. Slow ballad. (5:03)
05. Funeral dirge for the old LES. (5:45)
06. Spooky modal synth bass. Lots of “studio magic.” (5:13)
07.** Slower tune; built around catchy whistle intro. CA beach pop. (5:25)
08. Slow indie ballad w/ a slightly funky beat. (5:03)
That being said: Classic synth-pop melodies over slick, high-gloss production. Bouncy, upbeat, heavy on the synth and drum machine. RIYL: Wham!, Culture Club, late Weezer.
01.Sunny pop w/ a Thin Lizzy guitar line (4:43)
02. Slow intro, picks up to a bouncy pop tune midway. Fake fade-out. (4:59)
03.** The single. Actually sort of catchy, after multiple listens. (4:06)
04. Slow ballad. (5:03)
05. Funeral dirge for the old LES. (5:45)
06. Spooky modal synth bass. Lots of “studio magic.” (5:13)
07.** Slower tune; built around catchy whistle intro. CA beach pop. (5:25)
08. Slow indie ballad w/ a slightly funky beat. (5:03)
Recent airplay
11th Dimension
Comes to Mind — Feb 13, 2025
11th Dimension
Radio Personality — Feb 10, 2015
11th Dimension
A Family Affair — Jan 29, 2013
Left & Right In The Dark
Treeswinger Radio — Feb 03, 2011
Out Of The Blue
It's The Lottery: Did You Get Stoned? — Jun 27, 2010
Out Of The Blue
The DJ Never Has It — Apr 25, 2010
Charting
2009-11-29 — 2010-01-31
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 31 | 3 |
| Jan 24 | 2 |
| Jan 10 | 2 |
| Dec 20 | 2 |
| Dec 13 | 2 |
| Dec 6 | 5 |
Track listing
| 1. | Out Of The Blue | ||
| 2. | Left & Right In The Dark | ||
| 3. | 11th Dimension | ||
| 4. | 4 Chords Of The Apocalypse | ||
| 5. | Ludlow St. | ||
| 6. | River Of Brakelights | ||
| 7. | Glass | ||
| 8. | Tourist |