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Client Liaison

Client Liaison · 2014

35 min · 8 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant fusion of 80s synth-pop and contemporary electronic beats that invites listeners to dance with its infectious energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    End of the Earth — This track opens the EP with an anthemic quality that captures the listener's attention through its soaring synths and infectious rhythm. It sets a high-energy tone that characterizes much of the album.
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    Queen — As the standout single from the EP, Queen exemplifies Client Liaison's playful lyricism and catchy hooks, making it a fan favorite that encapsulates their artistic persona.
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    Feed the Rhythm — This track showcases a driving beat complemented by intricate layers of synths, embodying the danceable essence of the EP while highlighting their production prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

This EP blends nostalgic synth-pop with modern beats, offering a vibrant yet familiar sound.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the subsequent tracks introduce varying rhythms and textures.
  • Each track features prominent synthesizer melodies layered over driving electronic beats, creating a danceable atmosphere.
  • The EP includes instrumental interludes that allow for brief pauses in vocal presence, enhancing the overall flow.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • dance-ready infectious energy
  • uplifting anthems for celebration
  • short bursts of vibrant fun
  • catchy choruses begging participation

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective sounds
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, Client Liaison marked the debut EP for the Australian duo, establishing their unique blend of nostalgic pop and modern electronic music. Positioned at the beginning of their career, this release helped define their aesthetic and sound identity, setting them apart in the burgeoning Australian electronic scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Hot Chip· Empire of the Sun· Cut Copy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 End of the Earth 4:49
  • 2 Feed the Rhythm 4:40
  • 3 Queen 4:49
  • 4 Groove the Physical 3:41
  • 5 Feeling 4:28
  • 6 Pretty Lovers 4:03
  • 7 Free of Fear 4:39
  • 8 That's Desire 4:38

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