
Out now on Barsuk words : Jamie Milton Phantogram don't do things by halves. Their diverse debut album showcases gung-ho attempts at pop gone psychedelic, pop gone anthemic, pop gone hip-hop or pop gone ethereal. With each effort they pour in melody and atmosphere and whilst their songs are shaped with similar male-female vocals and delay-driven guitars to The xx , Phantogram show nothing in terms of allowing for empty spaces. This, over time, takes something away from the longevity of ' Eyelid Movie s ' as an album. [...]