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Clues - Clues
Since the windmilling demise of The Unicorns in late 2004 and main fringe-flicker-asider Nick Thorburn’s subsequent re-emergence w»
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clues are from montreal, canada and features ex members of the short-lived unicorns, whose album on rough trade was very well received on these shores. co- founded by alden penner and brendan reed, this debut record yields one undeniable tune after another. forged from post-punk, no-wave and psych influences, clues compose a rare breed of complex pop anthems that consistently inscribe their own perfect limits, without overreaching and without pandering. an authentic, unfussy and stirringly epic little sonic world unfolds: idiosyncratic and enigmatic, but exuberantly infectious and approachable.
clues radiates a very special warmth and urgency, full of secrets, smiles, snarls and sing-a-longs. the cd version comes in a gatefold card-stock package with metallic inks.
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