Phantom Planet

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美國的一支樂隊，由主唱Alexander Greenwald，貝司Sam Farrar，吉他Darren Robinson和鼓手Jeff Conrad組成。

來自洛山磯的phantom planet最早在1994在他們青春期時期在當(dāng)?shù)匾患冶貏倏屠锵嘧R，最初有五位成員他們在的是post-grunge風(fēng)格，他們的團名出自60年代的一部科幻電影，每個成員都有良好的教育背景。

在90年代他們在L.A多了一些演出并因此小有名氣，首張專輯Pantom Planet Is Missingz于1998年發(fā)行，很快來自四面八方的評論洶涌而來，但是他們的口碑也穩(wěn)步上升。在2001年初，他們回到錄音室和Tchad Blake(Pearl Jam Sheryl Crow)以及Mitchell Froom(Elvis Castello Paul McCartney)一起合作，一年之后The Guest也就是這張專輯問世了，首支單曲California出現(xiàn)在橘子郡男孩的原聲大碟中同時也備受好評。然后這時對于fans來說不幸的是Jason Schuwartzman（他是Francis Ford Coppola Talia Shire的兒子）的侄子在2003年8月宣布退出樂隊，他覺得是時候離開樂隊去追尋其他的事的時候了。

The Los Angeles-based indie rock band Phantom Planet came together during early adolescence at a local Pizza Hut in 1994. The band — at that time comprised of Jacques Brautbar (guitar), Sam Farrar (bass), Alex Greenwald (vocals/guitar), Darren Robinson (guitar), and Jason Schwartzman (drums) — played around with post-grunge stylings while taking its name from the '60s sci-fi movie. Each member came from a well-educated background; therefore finding time to jam in the garage was simply something to do. Schwartzman, who is the nephew of Francis Ford Coppola and the son of Talia Shire, made a name for himself starring in such films as Rushmore (1998) and Slackers (2002). Greenwald spent time modeling and became a familiar face in the chic Gap commercials during the new millennium. He also played a sociopath in the black comedy flick Donnie Darko (2001). Farrar, who's been playing since early childhood, is the son of renowned singer/songwriter producer John Farrar. The elder Farrar is most noted for writing "You're the One That I Want" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You" for the 1978 smash musical Grease, as well as other chart-toppers for Olivia Newton-John.

The members of Phantom Planet made a name for themselves playing gigs in and around L.A. throughout the late '90s. In between projects, they managed to score a deal with Geffen in 1997. Their debut, Phantom Planet Is Missing, was released the following year, but critics weren't quick to jump. Still, their credibility had a steady rise and selected members had spots on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Get Real. In early 2001, Phantom Planet returned to the studio to work on a follow-up with Tchad Blake (Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow) and Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney). A year later, The Guest appeared on Dreamworks. Debut single "California," which was included on the soundtrack to Orange County, also gained praise. Sadly for fans, Jason Schwartzman announced his departure from the band in August 2003. He decided that it wasn't his time to be in a band and wanted to pursue other things, including his own project, Coconut Records. However, he did appear on Phantom Planet's 2004 self-titled third album, along with new drummer Jeff Conrad. The band moved to Fueled by Ramen for its fourth album, 2008's Raise the Dead.