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From David Tibet to Unicorns.. Not such a leap. I vaguely remember that band from a few years back and apparently this Clues lot contains some ex members if that's of interest to you? In any case this self-titled album sounds surprisingly un-Constellation-ish, throwing about trebly guitars, crashing drums and a cool experimental indie sort of style with playful, poppy abandon. Lots of starting and stopping, complex song structures, song within songs, singalong anthems, the usual fit Constellation presentation (nice digipak on the CD or a 180g vinyl job) and lots of bloody fun in general.* Clues are from Montreal, Canada and features ex members of the short-lived Unicorns, whose album on Rough Trade was very well received on these shores.
* Co- founded by Alden Penner and Brendan Reed, this debut record yields one undeniable tune after another. Forged from post-punk, no-wave and psych influences, Clues compose a rare breed of complex pop anthems that consistently inscribe their own perfect limits, without overreaching and without pandering. An authentic, unfussy and stirringly epic little sonic world unfolds: idiosyncratic and enigmatic, but exuberantly infectious and approachable.
* Clues radiates a very special warmth and urgency, full of secrets, smiles, snarls and sing-a-longs.
* CD version comes in a gatefold card-stock package with metallic inks. LP version comes on 180g virgin black vinyl.
* 1.Haarp 2.Remember Severed Head 3.Approach The Throne 4.In The Dream 5.You Have My Eyes Now 6.Perfect Fit 7.Elope 8.Cave Mouth 9.Crows 10.Ledmonton 11.Lets Get Strong
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