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The French band Phoenix draws elements from an eclectic '80s upbringing to arrive at their rock-synth sound. Thomas Mars (vocals), Deck d'Arcy (bass), and Christian Mazzalai (guitars) were a garage band based out of Mars' house in the suburbs of Paris. Mazzalai's older brother Branco joined the band on guitar when his band Darlin' disbanded in 1995. The group got their touring start on the French bar circuit doing Hank Williams and Prince covers to drunk audiences. Two years later the band took on the name Phoenix and pressed 500 copies of a single on their own label, Ghettoblaster. The A-side was a punk rock song and the other a chugging Krautrocker, hinting at their eclectic tastes. Shortly after, they were signed to the Paris-based Source Records. Phoenix became well acquainted with labelmates Air when they acted as their backing band on several U.K. TV appearances. The result of the electronic exposure was a single called "Heatwave," which was very similar to a '70s disco tune. United, the group's debut album, appeared in 2000 on Astralwerks and was recorded over two months. The album featured guest appearances from friends and family, including Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk), Philippe Zdar (Cassius), and d'Arcy's mother's choral society on the track "Funky Squaredance." Alphabetical followed in 2004 and It's Never Been Like That in 2006. ~ Diana Potts, All Music GuideMore

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Phoenix
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Most Popular Music Videos (9)

If I Ever Feel Better (Clip)
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Apr 17th, 8:14am
Consolation Prizes
(Duration: 3:08)
Apr 17th, 1:11am
I'M An Actor
(Duration: 3:17)
Apr 17th, 7:31am
1901
(Duration: 3:12)
Jun 6th, 10:08pm
Long Distance Call
(Duration: 4:10)
Apr 17th, 2:31am
Run Run Run
(Duration: 3:30)
Apr 17th, 8:11am
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Fan Comments

Nov 2nd, 4:01am
Phoenix fans - you should check out The Temper Trap. Just caught their performance at CMJ in New York. SOOOO GOOD. Their album, Conditions, is out NOW! Check them out: http://www.thetempertrap.net/Home/
Oct 20th, 9:51pm
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Oct 9th, 2:23pm
Nice! Like what I hear.....
Sep 13th, 6:54am
Love Lisztomania!
Aug 9th, 7:29pm
You guys are awesome, nice job on Saturday Night Live!!!
Aug 6th, 6:25pm
your great!
Jul 14th, 8:01pm
Yo, I totally agee with you on that. FREEE TO THAT!!!
Jul 12th, 4:50pm
fences and 1901 are great songs by them....love this band
Jul 4th, 1:13pm
great band
Jun 19th, 1:58am
LUV 1901 i first heard it on mtv durin the comercial...lls Rock On!!! My new favorite band....WHOOOO!!!