The Phoenix Foundation, Buffalo Album Review
It would be extremely simplistic to suggest that the sound of New Zealand's indie music has evolved as a reaction to the aggressively macho streak in antipodean culture, but there's probably a grain of truth there somewhere. It's difficult, otherwise, to explain why so many of the country's best groups make such subtle, self-effacing music. The Phoenix Foundation are the latest band to embrace this tradition: their new album Buffalo is a gentle collection of songs which, rather than grabbing your attention, stands there politely waiting for you to acknowledge its prettiness.
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