Super Furry Animals – Phantom Power
After last year’s brilliant “Rings Around The World,” how could the Furries outdo themselves? Well, they put together 14 songs on this album that continues along their brilliant path.
“Hello Sunshine” starts us off. At first it’s a lovely woman singing and you might be thinking, “Is this the right album?” It had me fooled for a second. But then it kicks into such a beautiful and lush track. “Liberty Bell” follows up which is a brilliant little song about America. The Furries turn it into a big pop song with a great sing along chorus. “Sex, War And Robots” is a very simple little track with a great vocal that is both sexy and robotic at the same time. “Bleed Forever” has Gruff (singer) crying out so you feel the emotion in his tone. The track is a brilliant mix of electronics and off-colour riffs. “Out Of Control” sees the boys getting a bit heavier and louder. It’s a bit fun and a nice change up from their usual formula.
Is there anything the Furries can’t do? After six albums they just keep matching themselves stride for stride and have slowly become one of the UK’s most refreshing and enjoyable acts.
By John Siwicki
