''Horsepower'' is an album by
The Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation is a New Zealand indie rock band formed in Wellington in 1997.
History Early years and ''China Cove''
The band was founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1994 while students at Wellington High ...
, released in 2003.
It was re-released outside of New Zealand in 2007.
Critical reception
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PopMatters
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'' wrote that one of the band's "greatest strengths is a mastery of sonic nuance ... the arrangements are rich and colorful, but the texture never feels too thick."
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Illinois Times
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'' called the album's sound "a hypnotic, often melancholy brand of atmospheric alt-rock that combines beguiling vocal melodies with radiant guitars and eccentric production touches."
Track listing
#"Sister Risk" – 4:50
#"Let Me Die A Woman" – 3:53
#"This Charming Van" – 3:56
#"The Swarm" – 2:42
#"St Kevin" – 4:18
#"Bruiser (Miami 4000)" – 4:15
#"Sally" – 4:26
#"Celebrate!" – 3:12
#"Going Fishing" – 4:58
#"Lambs" – 3:57
#"Wildlife" – 4:01
Bonus Tracks:
# "The Drinker" - 4: 57
# "Blue Summer" - 3: 34
References
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2003 debut albums
The Phoenix Foundation albums