I, like so many others, have been enamored by Eyelid Movies, the debut album from Saratoga Springs small(ish) towners Phantogram, officially released last week. Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter have put together an album that’s a mish-mash of styles and genres, but one that sounds completely cohesive. After listening to the album, it makes perfect sense that the duo is now a part of the progressive Ghostly International label (based in my nearby college town of Ann Arbor, MI).

Upon first listen, the song that immediately jumped out to me was “As Far As I Can See”, which has a killer beat comprised almost entirely of samples that sound like they came from some Motown hit from times gone by, but that give the song a definitive hip-hop feel. This is quickly contrasted (and complimented) by Barthel’s soothing vocals. And I think that’s what’s so great about this album. All different styles all working together to form a cohesive sound. I’m looking forward to growing to love this album even more with additional listens. And to seeing Phantogram live at the end of my birthday week with The Antlers, another favorite of mine.

Phantogram – As Far As I Can See

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