Voices
Phantogram · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats and introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Out Days — This track exemplifies the album's blend of dark themes and energetic rhythms, featuring a driving beat that complements its haunting vocals.
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Fall in Love — As the standout single, it encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and lush instrumentation, making it a defining moment on the album.
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The Day You Died — This track delves into themes of loss and grief, showcasing a more vulnerable side of Phantogram with poignant lyrics set against a dreamy backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal soundscapes with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production but not composition.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered synths and driving beats, while the second half shifts to more subdued, introspective pieces.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal technique, where one voice leads and another echoes or complements, creating a rich texture.
- The album includes moments of silence or minimal instrumentation between tracks, allowing for a reflective pause before the next song begins.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- captivating blend of grit
- emotional resonance through melodies
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Phantogram released 'Voices' in 2014, they had already gained recognition with their 2010 debut album, 'Eyelid Movies.' This follow-up showcased an evolution in their sound, incorporating more elaborate production and emotional depth as they positioned themselves within the indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· Grimes· Tame Impala
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Day You Died
A moment occurs where the narrative shifts from reflection to direct confrontation with sorrow, heightening emotional stakes.
This shift disrupts the previous contemplative tone, allowing listeners to feel the weight of loss through a sudden change in perspective.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing but Trouble 4:05
- 2 Black Out Days 3:47
- 3 Fall in Love 3:44
- 4 Never Going Home 4:35
- 5 The Day You Died 3:51
- 6 Howling at the Moon 3:58
- 7 Bad Dreams 4:20
- 8 Bill Murray 3:35
- 9 I Don’t Blame You 3:29
- 10 Celebrating Nothing 3:47
- 11 My Only Friend 4:36
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