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- Summary: The third album for the British band (now down to three members) was co-produced by Steve Osborne and Jim Abbiss along with Clearlake frontman Jason Pegg.
- Record Label: Domino
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 20
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Mixed: 6 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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Entertainment WeeklyOne of the most striking Brit-rock step-ups since Radiohead got The Bends. [17 Feb 2006, p.79]
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Paste MagazineEasily [Clearlake's] most eclectic and least calculated [album]. [Feb/Mar 2006, p.96]
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Alternative PressWhile the band's last album, Amber, showed the beginnings of something great, Amber, while not perfect, has actual moments of brilliance. [Mar 2006, p.134]
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Under The RadarThey seem to be focusing so hard on making a more danceable album that they sometimes forget to just let loose to enjoy themselves. [#12, p.90]
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Compared to their offerings to date 'Amber' has the hardest edges, but it wouldn't be Clearlake if it wasn't soft in the centre.
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Even if the music misses the mark on occasion, Pegg’s lyrics remain strong.
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UncutTheir third album sees them toughening up some, with much of their whimsical dreaminess tramped underfoot in their seeming desire to become a more conventional, NME-friendly, rock band. [Feb 2006, p.81]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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ThomasCFeb 18, 2006
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jameslFeb 6, 2006Clearlake has released the first great album of 2006.
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BenCFeb 3, 2006Some instant hits, together with some growers make for a 10 out 12 net result for me, which ain't bad at all. You should give this one a go.
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MattFeb 24, 2006
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