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Phideaux : Ghost Story
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Classic rock with a progressive tinge. Alternates between heavy aggressive rock and soulful low key mysterio rock. Definitely one for headphones or after a bit of a smoke... The stars come out tonight...
Genre: Rock: Progressive Rock
Release Date: 2004
Ghost Story Record Label: Bloodfish Media
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Everynight 5:14 $0.99
Feel the Radiation 4:02 $0.99
A Curse of Miracles 6:25 $0.99
Kiteman 4:30 $0.99
Wily Creilly 5:24 $0.99
Beyond the Shadow of Doubt 7:45 $0.99
Ghostforest 5:45 $0.99
Universally 5:45 $0.99
Come Out Tonight 5:52 $0.99
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Album Notes

"Ghost Story" (Bloodfish ZYZ 1618): The seconde album from hard hitting drummer Rich Hutchins and singersonger Phideaux Xavier. "Ghost Story" is firmly placed in the "classic" rock sound of the 70s but from a more current perspective. Darker and heavier than the previous ("Fiendish"), "Ghost Story" maintains the same precision production and emphasis on vocals and melody. Reminiscent of Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and Bowie, this album contains a few epic tracks and several shorter songs which we believe you will be humming for a long time to come.

If you don't believe me, listen to what these fine folks have to say....

"The new album from Phideaux is even better than the last. ... There just isn't anybody else playing music like this today. Unique and very special."
"www.coolnoise.co.uk"

"Possessing a slightly heavier edge, but still containing characteristic shades of psychedelia, Ghost Story (subtitled 'A Lullaby In Nine Movements') is another excellent collection of great songs that draw on the numerous influences that Phideaux openly admits to being inspired by."
Mark Hughes "Dutch Progressive Rock Page" "www.dprp.net"

"a funhouse ride of musical surprises"
Duke Egbert "www.dailyvault.com"

"... continues with the Pink Floyd influences but does so this time with a more complex and spaced out mix. The opening number is extremely busy with loads going on in the background-just close enough for you to hear but not enough for it to sound cluttered. The vocals are a step up from the last album and on the production and engineering side he totally outdoes himself."
J-Sin "smother.net"

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REVIEWS

the greatness changes and continues
author: ken s
ghost story has hints of fiendish (eg. universally) and hints at chupacabras. it is heavier than fiendish, more of a psychadelic rock this time, but still holding up with great production, very clean sound. the fuzz guitar weaves in and out, then takes front and centre. the acoustic guitar takes a lesser role but is there at all the right times. all songs are great; favs this time: everynight, kiteman, wily creilly, universally, & come out tonight. a few references :bowie, t-rex, robyn hitchcock plus all the others......enjoy!
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Fun, Trippy, and Bloody Lovely...
author: Jim Mills
I think this is probably the most instantly catchy of Phideaux's works up to 313. Check out the samples above in hi-fi and hear for yourself!
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My choice of favorite song of the year "Wily Creilly"
author: GothicGuru (John Miller)
Macbre perfection. So good it can relieve depression. He's been compared to many but in truth he is unique. If you like glam, goth, rock, or anything in between you should LOVE this album. If you had to pay what it was worth no one could afford it.
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More than worth the purchae price
author: Old_Mac_User
Enjoying his other CD, Fiendish, I purchased Ghost Story. Turns out, that was an excellent choice. It has a grittier sound that Fiendish, and just as enjoyable. This fits right in with my collection, which includes: Genesis, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Pineapple Thief, Ambeon, ELP, The Flower Kings, etc. If you like these bands, please check out Phideaux. You won't be disappointed.
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