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The band Phideaux comprises many friends who have known each other since early childhood (Phideaux Xavier and Valerie Gracious were in nursery school together). They produce recordings of adventurous art rock music. They have seven albums, each unique in sound and content (An eighth called “7½” is nearly finished). Phideaux creates mysterious and melodic music for the sheer love of it, independently releasing recordings which have been complimented for capturing the essence of classic rock music while remaining modern and distinctive.

A dark wave of progressive music for the post-punk generation, the mesmerizing and eclectic sound of Phideaux have been described as funny, serious, doomy, derivative, innovative, pretentious, goth-tinged space folk “prog” rock… They are inspired by mellotrons and flutes and keyboard heavy music but also love dual lead guitar and power chords. Syncopation and tricky time signatures are sometimes utilized but always there is melody to be hummed and riffs to invade your ears and mind. The lyrics tell stories, sometimes clearly, sometimes abstrusely, but always with an intent to spark an image or metaphor.

Summer Solstice 2009 brought us Number Seven, the seventh recording product of Phideaux. This album is a continuation of the long form compositions found on Doomsday Afternoon and Chupacabras. It represents another foray into progressive rock, with perhaps a good dollup of chamber jazz and classic rock. I think you will be surprised!

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Kweim wrote:
Sunday evening

i'm totally blown away by this group.This is the music at it's best

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Yoshizenhow wrote:
last week

Good music is good

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HazyB wrote:
12 days ago

quote=Frijo"¿"Phideaux" es intencionalmente parecido a "fideos"? " I think you pronounce it as "fido".

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prognut wrote:
last month

A bit Canterbury....reminds me of Caravan

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mon40 wrote:
last month

Im so glad to have seen them live. Well worh the flight from Chicago to Pittsburg

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wicker666 wrote:
last month

I wonder why so interesting band is so barely known... Anyway - Doomsday Afternoon is truly amazing. Highly recommended!

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Hestoz wrote:
last month

Really an awesome band, especially Chupacabras and Doomsday afternoon

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alzurn wrote:
September 2009

"Number Seven "-сильный альбом

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Progrockftw wrote:
September 2009

Number 7 is amazing. First album of theirs I've heard, what's next? - Take a listen to their masterpiece "Doomsday Afternoon" :)

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Progrockftw wrote:
September 2009

The greatest band from this century!

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CircusParanoia wrote:
September 2009

If you like Phideaux and progressive rock, then you should press on http://www.last.fm/music/Circus+Paranoia and check out the music!

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Frijo wrote:
September 2009

¿"Phideaux" es intencionalmente parecido a "fideos"?

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leechoflife wrote:
August 2009

v имхо думсдей посильнее был, чем седьмой

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andriyt wrote:
August 2009

Очень разнообразное звучание. Phideaux набирают обороты с каждым новым альбомом.

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Leider wrote:
August 2009

Я в чувствительном акуе от этих ребят! Great band, great stuff.

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mazza558 wrote:
August 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsuVzFzUQCs Performing live at 3RP Festival 2009.

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equiron wrote:
August 2009

pa pa pa paa pa paa paaa paaa!

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HazyB wrote:
August 2009

Good to hear they do play live. I hope they hit this side of the Atlantic sometime... maybe supporting Spock's Beard?

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Prog_Rocker wrote:
August 2009

Just saw these fellows live in Brooklyn tonight. Anyone going to see them at the 3RP festival will have a terrific setlist and performance to look forward to. These guys rock!

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Xyzo wrote:
August 2009

phideaux is one of the best bands out there, shame its soooooooooo underrated

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