God Save The Clientele
The Clientele · 2007
44 min · 14 tracks · indie rock
A dreamy tapestry of melodic indie rock interwoven with evocative lyrics and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Isn't Life Strange? — This track encapsulates the album's contemplative mood with poignant lyrics that reflect on life's fleeting nature and unexpected turns.
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From Brighton Beach to Santa Monica — With its rich imagery and melodic hooks, this song serves as a journey through contrasting landscapes, emblematic of the band's nostalgic themes.
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The Queen of Seville — The enchanting arrangement and vivid storytelling make this track a standout, showcasing the band's ability to weave together lyrical depth and musical beauty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush instrumentation with evocative lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, creating a lush soundscape that enhances the dreamy quality of the music.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of nostalgia and introspection, with a focus on imagery that evokes specific places and moments.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Here Comes the Phantom 3:13
- 2 I Hope I Know You 3:19
- 3 Isn't Life Strange? 3:47
- 4 The Dance of the Hours 3:08
- 5 From Brighton Beach to Santa Monica 3:52
- 6 Winter on Victoria Street 2:47
- 7 The Queen of Seville 4:27
- 8 These Days Nothing But Sunshine 3:25
- 9 Somebody Changed 2:41
- 10 No Dreams Last Night 3:05
- 11 Carnival on 7th Street 2:09
- 12 Bookshop Casanova 3:53
- 13 The Garden at Night 1:44
- 14 Dreams of Leaving 3:26
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