And I Have Been
Benjamin Clementine · 2022
36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
An intimate tapestry of haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, blending classical influences with contemporary alternative rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Movement of Hope — This track stands out for its sweeping orchestration and intricate piano arrangements, encapsulating the overarching theme of resilience found throughout the album.
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Residue — With its layered vocal harmonies and reflective lyrics, this opening track sets the emotional tone for the entire record, inviting listeners into Clementine's world.
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Atonement — This song features a dramatic shift in dynamics and tempo, highlighting Clementine’s vocal prowess while exploring themes of redemption and self-reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and unique arrangements, making it a notable return for Clementine.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, culminating in the climactic 'Last Movement of Hope' before shifting to a more subdued second half.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- poignant melodies for late nights
- short tracks that invite replay
- cathartic exploration of personal themes
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat party tracks
- prefer straightforward, long songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 28, 2022, And I Have Been is Benjamin Clementine's first album in five years since his acclaimed debut, I Tell a Fly. This album marks a significant return for Clementine as he explores deeper themes of identity and belonging, establishing his distinctive sound further within the alternative rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· James Blake· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Residue 3:13
- 2 Delighted 3:02
- 3 Difference 1:55
- 4 Genesis 2:28
- 5 Gypsy, BC 2:07
- 6 Atonement 3:16
- 7 Last Movement of Hope 5:57
- 8 Copening 2:18
- 9 Weakend 3:16
- 10 Auxiliary 2:49
- 11 Lovelustreman 2:45
- 12 Recommence 3:24
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