Julian Casablancas has been a busy man. Over the past few years, he’s been a guest artist on a number of different projects outside of his band The Strokes and now he’s finally got his own solo debut album to add to his list of achievements. The new album is called Phrazes For The Young and it’s obviously got Julian’s characteristic singing voice on every track. It’s short (only 8 tracks) and I wouldn’t go and say it’s anything as revolutionary as The Strokes when they first emerged on the scene, but the album is still worthy of an ear.
Phoenix is undeniably my favorite musical act this year and just about everything they’re involved with is fascinating and interesting. The same can be said of this film by Guillaume Delaperriere that looks into the 20 tracks that have changed the lives of the Phoenix band members. I love how their influences are so varied. I’m convinced that that’s one of the reasons why they’re such a solid band.
The video is long, so if you can’t watch it all, I suggest you bookmark this link for viewing later.
You might not understand it, and that’s ok. All you need to do is love the song. And love it you will. Here is Leek Spin, an odd web meme that recycles 5 frames from the anime Bleach with a Finnish polk song.
