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Bubblegum — The title track stands out for its catchy chorus and playful lyrics, encapsulating the album's whimsical yet edgy spirit. Its blend of pop sensibility and punk energy exemplifies the band's creative direction.
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Lion Tamer — This track features a driving rhythm and sharp instrumentation, showcasing Clinic's knack for melding punk rock with experimental sounds. Its lyrical content explores themes of control and chaos, resonating within the album's broader context.
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Un astronauta en cielo — This song highlights the band's willingness to explore unconventional song structures and foreign language lyrics, adding depth to the album's diversity. Its dreamy quality contrasts with the more frenetic tracks, offering a reflective pause.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends punk with eclectic influences, showcasing inventive production but with uneven cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a brisk tempo with driving rhythms, while the second half introduces more experimental and slower tracks.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a disorienting effect that challenges conventional song structures.
- The use of vintage synths is prominent throughout, often layered over traditional punk instrumentation, adding a unique texture to the sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- playful melodies with quirky rhythms
- steady mid-tempo for easy listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- vibrant energy for upbeat moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, expansive compositions
- seek intense emotional depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Bubblegum is Clinic's fifth studio album, following their 2006 release Do It! The band was navigating their established sound while experimenting with more eclectic influences. This period marked a continued evolution of their musical identity, as they sought to expand beyond their early garage rock roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Aware 2:58
- 2 Bubblegum 2:52
- 3 Baby 3:59
- 4 Lion Tamer 2:59
- 5 Linda 2:43
- 6 Milk and Honey 3:12
- 7 Radiostory 2:12
- 8 Forever (Demis' Blues) 3:10
- 9 Another Way of Giving 3:15
- 10 Evelyn 3:50
- 11 Un astronauta en cielo 2:14
- 12 Freemason Waltz 3:27
- 13 Orangutan 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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