Phoenix's entry in the Kitsune Tabloid mix series comes across as a success just by looking at the track listing; frankly, if the goal of a good personal mix of any sort is surprising but spot-on juxtapositions, drawing connections between unexpected sources, and just plain being entertaining, then the band had already knocked it out of the park to start with. Actual listening is the proof in the pudding, though, but it justifies the initial reaction -- starting with Kiss's early instrumental funk...   [ read more ]

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