<body><![CDATA[When Phoenix first emerged from France they seemed to be part of the scene that gave us Air and Daft Punk, but they quickly veered in their own soft-rock direction. Alphabetical maintains their West Coast FM rock sound, with just a hint of white-boy soul: If It’s Not With You could be Steely Dan and Hall and Oates getting together in a studio; (You Can’t Blame It on) Anybody must surely have emerged from a time capsule buried in 1975. The least retro moments are the best, notably the subtle hip-hop rhythms underscoring Run Run Run and Victim of the Crime. All told, it’s a classy collection, but a subtle one that may take several listens before it gets under your skin. Click <a href="asfunction:Tardis.webPageOpen,http://www.wearephoenix.com"><b>here</b></a> to visit the official Phoenix website. Buy for £12.99 or less, including postage and packaging, before July 26. Subject to availability.]]></body>