{"product_id":"beck-phoenix-its-never-been-like-that","title":"Phoenix - It's Never Been Like That","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eSharp, stripped-down, and effortlessly cool, \u003cem data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eIt’s Never Been Like That\u003c\/em\u003e shows Phoenix at their most guitar-driven and immediate. Released in 2006 as the band’s third studio album, it traded the glossy polish of their earlier work for a rawer, indie-rock edge that still carried their signature charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eSingles like “Long Distance Call” and “Consolation Prizes” quickly became fan favorites, showcasing jangly riffs and catchy hooks that pushed Phoenix onto the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Deeper cuts such as “Napoleon Says” and “Sometimes in the Fall” highlight the band’s knack for balancing sharp rhythms with breezy melodies, while the slower “Second to None” brings in a moody, reflective tone to close the album with grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eWhat makes this record stand out is its sense of urgency—it’s lean, direct, and driven by guitars in a way that feels both classic and refreshingly modern. Thomas Mars’ vocals glide over tight grooves, proving that Phoenix could strip things back and still create songs that sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003ePressed on vinyl, \u003cem data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eIt’s Never Been Like That\u003c\/em\u003e shines as one of the band’s most beloved cult favorites. It’s an album that bridges their early experiments with the sleek pop that would later launch them to global stardom, making it an essential piece of any Phoenix collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNapoleon Says\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsolation Prizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Distance Call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Time Too Many\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost and Found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtesy Laughs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSometimes in the Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond to None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet Of The Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211787817289,"sku":"190296740954","price":0.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7329\/9785\/files\/4451122-3435732.jpg?v=1776397991","url":"https:\/\/vintagespinvinyl.com\/products\/beck-phoenix-its-never-been-like-that","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}