Phantom Planet

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Musically, this is an interesting, intelligent CD.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
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redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the overall message of adolescent angst is in the quirky, guitar-driven music.

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What's the story?

Known for their famous tie-ins, Phantom Planet seems determined to put a new face forward with their self-titled CD. With the help of producer Dave Fridman, the band delivers grungy guitar-based energy with an intelligent kick.

Is it any good?

 

The music is interesting and loud, with nods to both the New York garage sound and second-wave ska. It's modern punk rock at its best; the imaginative arrangements, trashy power-pop sensibility, and excellent performances are what make this album shine.

The lyrics are oddly inconsequential. They're hard to hear, and don't seem to say much of anything anyway. Get this CD for the fun of hearing a young, exciting band attack their songs with passion and power.

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Families can talk about the role of lyrics. They're difficult to hear on this album -- do you care? Does it matter?

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
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April 9, 2008
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This is a good album. I like the fact that there is more garage sound here then their previous releases. But they do have a very good discography. Very good.
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April 9, 2008
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Not a bad album
I got this album a couple of year ago. It might not be the best ever but it is a pretty good album. Heavier than their previous album.
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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:Phantom Planet
Release date:January 6, 2004
Label:Sony Music
Genre:Punk Rock
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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