Bankrupt!
Phoenix · 2013
40 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A shimmering blend of synth textures and catchy melodies that captures a sense of modern existentialism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Entertainment — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious hook and commentary on modern fame, blending upbeat rhythms with a hint of irony.
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S.O.S. in Bel Air — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song embodies the album's themes of escapism and urban life, creating a vivid sonic landscape.
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Chloroform — This track features a hypnotic groove and layered vocals, showcasing Phoenix's ability to fuse catchy pop with deeper emotional undertones.
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Bankrupt! — The title track encapsulates the album’s exploration of disillusionment and excess through its expansive soundscapes and introspective lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong production and catchy melodies but has moments that feel less impactful on repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy synth line in 'Entertainment' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Tracks like 'S.O.S. in Bel Air' and 'Trying to Be Cool' feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine with the electronic instrumentation.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- playful and energetic vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- vibrant background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Bankrupt!' is Phoenix's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' in 2009. At this point, the band was establishing themselves as a leading force in the indie pop scene, building on their previous commercial success while experimenting with new electronic sounds.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Entertainment 3:40
- 2 The Real Thing 3:22
- 3 S.O.S. in Bel Air 3:43
- 4 Trying to Be Cool 3:48
- 5 Bankrupt! 6:57
- 6 Drakkar Noir 3:22
- 7 Chloroform 4:04
- 8 Don’t 3:16
- 9 Bourgeois 4:53
- 10 Oblique City 3:30
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