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Post by maine on Aug 31, 2022 12:17:48 GMT -5
New song from Phoenix that features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend that is featured on the soundtrack for FIFA 23.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Sept 7, 2022 13:28:20 GMT -5
Available now. Impacts Triple A on September 19.
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Post by BlurryKyle on Sept 7, 2022 13:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by macattack on Sept 7, 2022 14:33:02 GMT -5
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Post by PrezSquid on Sept 7, 2022 19:28:19 GMT -5
this is alright. I like some of the vocal melodies but this doesn't really catch my attention production wise... imagine if they went with a more guitar and drum focused production for this one I think it could've sounded more exciting. Meh.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 8, 2022 1:59:27 GMT -5
Catchy. I dig the poppy guitar hook.
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Post by macattack on Sept 8, 2022 10:39:54 GMT -5
I fell in love with this right away when Alpha Zulu never really won me over. This is vintage Phoenix at their best with some extra depth to the sound. There’s a flow to this track that is transcendent and if you’re not careful it’ll sweep you away.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Sept 8, 2022 14:52:20 GMT -5
Goes for Alternative adds on September 20.
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Post by shanas on Sept 8, 2022 18:41:08 GMT -5
this is right back to form
Alpha Zulu didnt connect with me at all
this does straight away
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Post by Daniel Shywaoub on Sept 8, 2022 18:56:01 GMT -5
Yep, I'm with Prez; very background-music-y. Fortunately, my local Alt is still playing Alpha Zulu, which I'm not tired of (so far). |
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Post by PrezSquid on Sept 8, 2022 21:20:21 GMT -5
Yep, I'm with Prez; very background-music-y. Fortunately, my local Alt is still playing Alpha Zulu, which I'm not tired of (so far). WOOHAH |
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Post by allow that on Sept 11, 2022 15:20:43 GMT -5
I saw them live on Friday night at a PACKED Radio City and it was honestly one of the best concerts I've ever been to in my life. They played almost all of Wolfgang with 2 or 3 songs from every other era shuffled in. The set design/light effects were entrancing and Thomas' energy really drove the crowd. Of course they played "Tonight" as well as debuted a pretty ballad from the upcoming album called "Winter Solstice."
As for "Tonight," I really enjoy it! I like the verses well enough, but the refrain takes me back to classic Phoenix. So melodic! Ezra is a very nice addition. Hopefully this does even better than "Alpha Zulu."
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 18, 2022 7:06:43 GMT -5
Top 50 on AAA:
167 46 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 100 14 86 0.263
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 21, 2022 6:29:57 GMT -5
Top 40 on AAA:
71 37 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 135 45 90 0.354
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Post by allow that on Sept 21, 2022 14:32:41 GMT -5
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Post by Juan Carlos on Sept 21, 2022 16:57:09 GMT -5
Third most added with 10 adds on Alternative and most added with nine adds on Triple A this week. |
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Post by devinschrammeister on Sept 22, 2022 8:45:21 GMT -5
It is a remarkable sight to see radio giving them and Gorillaz free rides to the top 20 in 2022 after a long time struggling. This sounds very much like another hit.
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Post by allow that on Sept 23, 2022 4:40:31 GMT -5
Third most added with 10 adds on Alternative and most added with nine adds on Triple A this week. That’s quite disappointing, right? I know this is a second single so doesn’t have the lead advantage, but it’s also a great song and Ezra’s feature adds a bit of hype. Still hoping this is a slow burner that eventually outperforms “Alpha Zulu.” |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 25, 2022 4:58:25 GMT -5
Top 30 on AAA:
45 29 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 192 100 92 0.455
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 26, 2022 8:47:05 GMT -5
Top 50 on Alternative:
65 49 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 196 95 101 0.231
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 30, 2022 5:05:33 GMT -5
Top 20 on AAA:
34 19 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 263 169 94 0.516
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Post by maine on Sept 30, 2022 13:07:24 GMT -5
Ezra is pretty unnecessary on this, but this is probably my favorite thing they've released since the Bankrupt! era.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Oct 9, 2022 20:27:53 GMT -5
Top 40 on Alternative:
43 39 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 290 267 23 0.373
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Oct 18, 2022 7:05:06 GMT -5
Top 10 on AAA:
14 10 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 381 347 34 0.602
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Post by allow that on Oct 19, 2022 20:57:14 GMT -5
Ezra is pretty unnecessary on this, but this is probably my favorite thing they've released since the Bankrupt! era. I was thinking the same re: Ezra until recently. Don't get me wrong, I like him and I liked his part, but Thomas easily could have sang it himself. But after a few listens, I've really come to notice and appreciate their harmonizing in the second half of the song. It's a nice touch. |
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Post by DadJokes on Oct 31, 2022 10:49:21 GMT -5
Count me as another who prefers this one to "Alpha Zulu." It just combines the best of their synthy "1901" sound but with a pretty organic acoustic-guitar driven sound in places, too.
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Post by allow that on Oct 31, 2022 13:06:48 GMT -5
Album out this week... and still no sign of this truly taking off at Alternative? I'm disappointed that this won't have an easy ride to the Top 20 - the lower side of my original prediction spectrum at that.
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Oct 31, 2022 13:42:23 GMT -5
I'm guessing audiences didn't respond well to "Alpha Zulu", and programmers are hesitant about this as a result. And/or maybe the label isn't promoting this heavily. Too bad, this is one of their best singles to date IMO.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Nov 1, 2022 4:49:46 GMT -5
Top 30 on Alternative:
34 30 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 487 384 103 0.369
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Post by allow that on Nov 1, 2022 9:32:16 GMT -5
I'm guessing audiences didn't respond well to "Alpha Zulu", and programmers are hesitant about this as a result. And/or maybe the label isn't promoting this heavily. Too bad, this is one of their best singles to date IMO. I agree with all of this. Yet "Alpha Zulu" somehow became their best charting song in a long time, which indicated (to me anyway) that programmers are still open to them. Phoenix correctly made sure that single #2 was more in line with their classic sound & more straightforward for radio. Add a cameo from another indie staple and I figured "Tonight" would be good to go. Hopefully just a slow burner: Top 30 on Alternative: 34 30 PHOENIX Tonight f/Ezra Koenig 487 384 103 0.369 Finally! |
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