What makes Candy For The Clowns by Nine Black Alps notable?

The album received positive reviews for its earnest songwriting and sonic evolution, showcasing the band's maturation within the indie rock scene. It marked a return for Nine Black Alps after a five-year gap, sparking renewed interest in their music and contributing to discussions about the evolving landscape of British alternative rock. Released on January 1, 2014, 'Candy For The Clowns' is Nine Black Alps' fourth studio album, following their 2009 release 'Lock Up Your Daughters.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift in sound while continuing to refine their signature mix of noise and melody, aiming to reconnect with both old fans and potential new listeners.

Who is Candy For The Clowns for?

Candy For The Clowns works well if you're into raw energy for late nights, short bursts of introspective reflection and catchy hooks with gritty edges.

How many songs are on Candy For The Clowns?

Candy For The Clowns has 15 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Candy For The Clowns

Nine Black Alps · 2014

47 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

Raw alternative rock energy meets introspective lyrics wrapped in a blend of gritty guitar riffs and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Novokaine — With driving rhythms and an infectious chorus, this track sets the tone for the album, encapsulating its blend of urgency and melody.
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Blackout — This song features introspective lyrics paired with dynamic instrumentation that builds to a cathartic climax, highlighting the band's emotional depth.
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Something Else — A standout track that combines catchy hooks with a sense of yearning, it exemplifies the band's ability to weave personal themes into accessible rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

raw energy for late nights
short bursts of introspective reflection
catchy hooks with gritty edges
engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you

seek polished production values
prefer lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2014, 'Candy For The Clowns' is Nine Black Alps' fourth studio album, following their 2009 release 'Lock Up Your Daughters.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift in sound while continuing to refine their signature mix of noise and melody, aiming to reconnect with both old fans and potential new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors: Biffy Clyro· The Cribs· We Are Scientists

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Novokaine 3:50
2 Blackout 3:39
3 Supermarket Clothes 3:00
4 Patti 4:02
5 Something Else 2:34
6 Morning After 3:31
7 Come Back Around 2:42
8 Not in My Name 2:19
9 Destroy Me 2:58
10 Take Me Underground 3:40
11 Clown 3:36
12 Supermarket Clothes (live at Gorilla, Manchester, 14th December 2013) 2:59
13 Patti (live at Gorilla, Manchester, 14th December 2013) 4:01
14 You Don't Need Me (acoustic) 2:36
15 Power Failure (acoustic) 1:58

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