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Phoenix: United

8 June 2000 · 27 YEARS

United

Phoenix

Four friends from Versailles created a record that balances organic instruments with the precision of house music. The result captures a laid-back, downtempo feeling reminiscent of a warm afternoon. It set the stage for the group to reach a wider audience.

This work remains a masterclass in combining disco-inflected grooves with indie-pop sensibilities. It blurs the lines between genres during a transition in the local music culture. The breakout success of these tracks helped define the sound of the era.

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