''Memory of a Day'' is the fifth studio album by American

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duo

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. The album was released by

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on October 18, 2024. According to band member Josh Carter, ''Memory of a Day'' was inspired by

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, which reminded them of growing up in rural New York.

Reception

A review in ''

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'' said that Phantogram's ''Memory of a Day'' "brings to the forefront one of the duo's best qualities: their unpredictability...Every song on the new record pushes the boundaries of pop music as we know it, leaving listeners absorbed in otherworldly synths, attention-commanding beats, hazy guitar and lush, compelling vocals."

Track listing

References

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