The New York duo's second full-length album, Voices, catches the ear quickly, melding hazy dream pop, dark atmospheres, and head-knocking rhythms into a compelling, original sound. Opener "Nothing But Trouble" contrasts waves of distortion with Sarah Barthel's beguiling soprano, underpinned by Josh Carter's gritty urban beats. Moments later, the staccato vocal hook and layered rhythms of "Black Out Days" drive the listener deep into a fever dream of echo and atmospherics. But do not confuse immediacy with instant gratification. The impact of Phantogram's songs intensifies over time. Lead single "Fall In Love" emphasizes its sly hooks via contrasting dynamics, with quiet snippets of synthesized strings and isolated vocal passages sprinkled amidst pulsating bass tones and Psycho-worthy orchestral stabs. Bluesy, vapor trail guitar lines and a rhythmic buzzing reminiscent of a mad scientist's laboratory impart the sublime "Bill Murray" with an eerie balance of contemplation and disquiet.