Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenixby
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is the fourth studio album by French indie pop band Phoenix. It was released on 25 May 2009 by V2 Records. While the band's previous work enjoyed a moderate underground following, the release of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix drew the attention of a more mainstream audience. In the US, Phoenix began a promotional tour including performances on several late night talk shows. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix continued to gain momentum with the increased exposure of the tour. The album received critical acclaim with many publications calling it one of the best albums of 2009. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards held on 31 January 2010.
Track listing
Release details
- Released
- May 22nd, 2009
- Type
- Album
- Genres
- Labels
- V2GlassnoteLiberator MusicGhettoblaster
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Professional reviews
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| AllMusic (Andy Kellman) | |
| The A.V. Club (Andy Battaglia – 26 May 2009) | |
| Chicago Tribune (Greg Kot – 14 June 2009) | |
| Entertainment Weekly (Leah Greenblatt – 20 May 2009) | |
| The Guardian (Alexis Petridis – 22 May 2009) | |
| NME (Gavin Haynes – 13 May 2009) | |
| Pitchfork (Ryan Dombal – 27 May 2009) | |
| Spin (Josh Modell – June 2009) |