Their ambiguous lyrics, laced with references to old world Europe and romantic metaphors, brought a charming glamour to their bubbly sound, and listeners latched onto their instantly memorable hooks. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix tightened up Phoenix’s rock chops and heightened their synth-pop peaks. This is an album full of tunes that are as romantic and danceable as anything from a classic John Hughes soundtrack, yet totally enigmatic at the same time. While the band’s previous works slowly built an underground following, the release of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is what finally drew the attention of a more mainstream audience. So let’s take a look back at this decade-defining album 10 years later. Phoenix also joined the indie-pop movement, and along with records like M83’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix sits among the very best from acts of that era.
Indie-pop staples like MGMT, M83 and Passion Pit fused funk, electronica and soft rock in a way that was appealing to young listeners. During this time, synth-pop and electro-rock bands were all the rage. It was also the year French indie-pop band, Phoenix, released Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, their fourth studio album. This is the year Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, The Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” was the biggest song of the year and “Avatar” ruled the silver screen. It’s crazy to think that 2009 was a whole decade ago.
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