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8.5
96843
8.5 |
The 405
Written during tumultuous times, Ti Amo is the soundtrack to a future as hopefully bright as the record itself
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8.3
96802
8.3 |
Pretty Much Amazing
A perfect pop soundtrack for the summer search for perfect love
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8.3
96647
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
An album of Italian beaches and romantic nights in the face of grim realities
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8.0
96614
8.0 |
The Music
This record is the sweetest and freshest breath of air imaginable
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8.0
96662
8.0 |
Exclaim
All ten of the album's songs overflow with sparkling synths, sighing pop hooks and made-for-summer beats
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8.0
96695
8.0 |
DIY
It finds Phoenix in their most unabashedly romantic mood to date
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8.0
96612
8.0 |
NOW
The most summery music they’ve ever made
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8.0
96619
8.0 |
Q
As the sound of a band revelling in what they do best, it makes for an album that's up there with their most purely enjoyable. Print edition only
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8.0
96755
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
Another engaging record full of escapism and optimism. It’s just what we need from them
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7.5
96599
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Touches upon these troubled times in a way that feels like a genuine commentary as opposed to willfully ignorant escapism
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7.0
96600
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Music to dance to, and dark as the world might appear, no one's stopping Phoenix having fun
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7.0
96613
7.0 |
Pitchfork
A romantic, glossy, soft-pop ode to sweet escapes and dance floors, though at times their pleasure-seeking falls flat
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7.0
96658
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Even when you can't tell what Mars is singing about (which is a lot), the music radiates a suave majesty that feels universal
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7.0
97011
7.0 |
musicOMH
Phoenix must hope that what their latest album offers is enough to convert first-time listeners into fans
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6.8
96761
6.8 |
Earbuddy
Phoenix sound like they’re having fun again. And as a result, we’re having fun too
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6.0
96839
6.0 |
PopMatters
Sits nicely within the band’s discography and will no doubt be remixed with ease and contribute to summer playlists
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6.0
96615
6.0 |
Loud And Quiet
It’s a testament to the bulletproof configuration of Phoenix’s template that ‘Ti Amo’ is still a rather infectious, enjoyable album
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6.0
96711
6.0 |
The FT
Songs are bright and breezy, a dolce vita of vibrant synths, splashy beats and sunny melodies
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6.0
96719
6.0 |
The Observer
While Ti Amo is slow to reveal its charms, there are moments when the cheesy concept – a romanticised version of Italy – is made to seem like a brilliant idea
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6.0
96620
6.0 |
Mojo
With everyone now doing '80s-dance-pop, these Parisians seem more veteran than hipster on this set of Italo-disco and sophisticated pop. Print edition only
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6.0
96621
6.0 |
Uncut
A light summer picnic, not a full meal. Print edition only
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6.0
96636
6.0 |
The Irish Times
An album from a sussed band who know that making art is one way to counteract those who wage hate and disharmony
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6.0
96642
6.0 |
The Guardian
Kings of cool blow hot and cold
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5.9
97025
5.9 |
AU Review
Sadly, unlike Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, you won’t be listening to it years after its release
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5.8
96758
5.8 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
The fact is, Phoenix already made the quintessential summer record eight years ago; for all Ti Amo tries to recapture that magic, the inconsequential sweetness it provides fades as quickly as the delicacy Mars sings about in “Fior di Latte”
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5.8
96672
5.8 |
A.V. Club
Maybe it’s a pleasant diversion for band and audience, which is fine—it’s just never much more than that
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5.5
97021
5.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Breezes along at an inoffensive clip
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5.0
96616
5.0 |
Drowned In Sound
It’s all very impressive at first, but the excitement quickly tires
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4.0
96919
4.0 |
The Skinny
The band took all the wrong lessons from the success of their last album, and doubled down on the syrup. Turns out too much sugar really can make you sick
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