The Phantom Band *FOURSIE Award Winner*

ALT ROCK/ ELECTRONIC/ KRAUT
Artist: The Phantom Band
Album: Checkmate Savage
Tracks: “Burial Sounds” & “The Howling”
Street Date: January 20, 2009
Label: Chemikal Underground



Congratulations on your FOURSIE, Phantom Band!
Awarded by: Bryn Boughton (CMO)

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UK-based experimental alt-rock artist, The Phantom Band, mixes psychedelic rock and folk to create an interesting audio amalgam. The artist intertwines pop and rock elements, which possibly appeals to admirers of both genres.

According to cokemachineglow.com, “The Howling” is one of the records “more straightforward of the nine pieces,” and “is old-school Snow Patrol on Viagra.” INTERESTING to say the least.

“Burial Sounds” however, will hook you with climactic rhythms in the beginning and will eventually build up to a folkish rock ending that you probably won’t be able to stop listening to.

If the funky melodies and bass lines don’t hook you, frontman Richard Anthony’s deep Scottish accented vocals will. Checkmate Savage is worth listening to! It’s hard to come by any artist that can properly blend musical genres these days and The Phantom Band does a pretty good job!

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