Ceremony (CD)
Phantogram
Amoeba Review
07/21/2020
Phantogram follow their indie-pop-loving hearts on the finely-crafted, addictive Ceremony. The band tones down their more experimental electronic interests in order to create polished, percussive electro tracks well-suited to sing-alongs and rooftop party soundtracks. The care the duo has put into their songwriting is evident, with lush, layered synths and propulsive hip-hop drums creating an unusual fusion of radio-friendly melodies cut through with edgy, ethereal cool. Ceremony sounds likely to win over scores of new fans with its big, bold melodies while pleasing longtime listeners who can dig the band’s sophisticated sonic evolution.