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Clinic

Clinic · 1999

25 min · 9 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of punk energy and experimental noise wrapped in a lo-fi aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise bursts of energy
  • frantic pace for quick listens
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks
  • in-order listening enhances experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek polished, high-fidelity sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Clinic' is Clinic's debut album, following their formation in Liverpool in 1997. At this stage, they were establishing their unique sound that combined elements of punk rock with avant-garde influences, setting the groundwork for their later success and cult following.
Stylistic neighbors
The Fall· Wire· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I.P.C. Subeditors Dictate Our Youth 3:00
  • 2 Porno 3:51
  • 3 D.P. 1:49
  • 4 Monkey on Your Back 2:53
  • 5 D.T. 2:12
  • 6 Evil Bill 3:05
  • 7 Cement Mixer 2:49
  • 8 Kimberly 3:09
  • 9 Voot 2:35

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