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Band
Freddy and the Phantoms
Title
Decline of the West
Type
LP/EP
Company
Mighty Music
YOR
2017
Style
Hard Rock
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5/17/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
Fourth record from this swanky blues band from Denmark
'Decline of the West' marks the fourth record to date from these Danish rockers. It's hard to pinpoint what genre the band really falls into. It's swanky, nostalgic, and retro-fitting to just about any rock era from the 50s to early 70s. While not always wholly guitar driven, it's main asset is acoustic strings mixed with bluesy licks and reverb vocals. "Kentucky Killer" is extremely sexy and has this lounge-lizard 70s vibe. "NYC 1965" is extremely melodic, jazzed up with some softer pop textures. Blue Oyster Cult? The Stooges? Pick your poison.
Recommended for fans of: Imperial State Electric
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4
MUSIC
3.5
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3
ARTWORK
3
LYRICS
3.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

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 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Decline of the West
2017
Mighty Music
Eric Compton5/17/2017
3.5

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