What makes Internal Wrangler by Clinic notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and was instrumental in establishing Clinic as key figures in the early 2000s indie rock revival. It has been noted for its influence on later bands that blend punk sensibilities with pop structures, helping shape the sound of the era while reaching significant positions on various music charts. Released on May 1, 2000, 'Internal Wrangler' was Clinic's second studio album, following their debut 'Trick' in 1997. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their distinct sound, characterized by a mix of garage rock and experimental influences. The album marked a continued evolution of their identity within the UK punk scene.

Who is Internal Wrangler for?

Internal Wrangler works well if you're into brief energetic bursts throughout, hypnotic grooves for focus and disorienting melodies for exploration.

How many songs are on Internal Wrangler?

Internal Wrangler has 14 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Internal Wrangler

Clinic · 2000

31 min · 14 tracks · punk

A frenetic blend of art-punk and avant-pop, weaving hypnotic grooves with disorienting melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

brief energetic bursts throughout
hypnotic grooves for focus
disorienting melodies for exploration
playful irreverence in sound

Maybe skip if you want

prefer lengthy immersive experiences
seek traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on May 1, 2000, 'Internal Wrangler' was Clinic's second studio album, following their debut 'Trick' in 1997. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their distinct sound, characterized by a mix of garage rock and experimental influences. The album marked a continued evolution of their identity within the UK punk scene.
Stylistic neighbors: The Fall· Wire· Stereolab

Tracklist

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

1 Voodoo Wop 1:41
2 The Return of Evil Bill 2:32
3 Internal Wrangler 3:03
4 DJ Shangri-La 0:52
5 The Second Line 2:28
6 C.Q. 1:09
7 T.K. 2:31
8 Earth Angel 3:20
9 Distortions 4:01
10 Hippy Death Suite 1:18
11 2nd Foot Stomp 2:52
12 2/4 2:33
13 [silence] 0:04
14 Goodnight Georgie 2:34

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