I Am Not There Anymore
The Clientele · 2023
63 min · 19 tracks · indie rock
A lush tapestry of dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics, weaving together nostalgia with an ethereal soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fables of the Silverlink — Opening the album, this expansive track encapsulates the band's signature ethereal sound while establishing themes of memory and nostalgia that permeate throughout.
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Dying in May — This track stands out with its poignant exploration of loss, combining haunting melodies with vivid imagery that evokes a sense of longing.
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The Village Is Always on Fire — Concluding the album, this song serves as a powerful reflection on change and resilience, merging lyrical poignancy with intricate instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong atmospheric compositions but lacks a cohesive narrative across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with guitars and keyboards creating a dense, atmospheric sound throughout.
- The first half of the album maintains a steady mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- ethereal melodies for introspection
- dynamic journey with interludes
- patient waves of sound
- reflective moments in solitude
- delicate harmonies for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I Am Not There Anymore marks The Clientele's first album in over a decade since 2010's Bonfires on the Heath. This album arrives during a period of renewed creativity for the band, showcasing their evolution while still adhering to their signature dreamy indie rock style. After a long hiatus, the release signifies their commitment to exploring new sonic territories without losing touch with their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sea and Cake· Belle and Sebastian· Galaxie 500
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fables of the Silverlink 8:29
- 2 Radial B 0:57
- 3 Garden Eye Mantra 4:29
- 4 Segue 4 (iv) 0:27
- 5 Lady Grey 3:17
- 6 Dying in May 4:30
- 7 Conjuring Summer In 2:18
- 8 Radial C (Nocturne for Three Trees) 1:33
- 9 Blue Over Blue 3:16
- 10 Radial E 1:10
- 11 Claire’s Not Real 2:32
- 12 My Childhood 2:39
- 13 Chalk Flowers 4:40
- 14 Radial H 1:06
- 15 Hey Siobhan 4:12
- 16 Stems of Anise 4:08
- 17 Through the Roses 4:01
- 18 I Dreamed of You, Maria 4:51
- 19 The Village Is Always on Fire 4:24
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