Selected praise for “I Am Not There Anymore”:
“After decades building up to it, The Clientele have produced what is probably their finest, most enjoyable record.”
– The Quietus
“The Clientele deserve to be up there with the greats – and the band’s new album could be their best yet.” – CLASH
“A both radical and reliable triumph from Britain’s most underrated.”
***** – Record Collector
“These songs offer an uncommonly generous wealth of grace and beauty.”
9/10 – Uncut
“A stunning return hinting at pastures new.”
9/10 – Album Of The Week – Far Out
“An astonishing record that is certain to reveal unexpected details on its twentieth, fiftieth and hundredth listen, gradually compiling its picture, offering a reverie in which to be fully immersed.”
9/10 – Silent Radio
“(An) ambitious double LP… they have expanded their sound, MacLean working with bassist James Hornsey and drummer Mark Keen to incorporate more abstract rhythms, complex orchestrations and unresolved melodies.”
**** – Mojo
“A brave and ambitious step into the unknown.”
**** – Shindig!
Today, the cherished London trio The Clientele release their acclaimed new LP, “I Am Not There Anymore”, sharing a lyric video for album highlight “Lady Grey” and playing a hometown in-store at Rough Trade East (buy tickets) in celebration.
WATCH LYRIC VIDEO FOR “LADY GREY” HERE
The band have also launched an official podcast, put together by fan of the band and comedian Robin Allender who co-hosts The Moon Under Water with John Robins and Your Own Personal Beatles with Jack Pelling.
Featuring interviews with members past and present, you can listen here: https://podfollow.com/1698656005
The band have also announced a clutch of rare live dates for later this year and the start of next, including a show at London’s Lafayette:
Sun 1 Oct – PARIS Petit Bain
Fri 13 October – LIVERPOOL DISTRICT w Prof Yaffle
Sun 15 October – LEEDS BRUDENELL
Fri 3 Nov – GLASGOW Stereo
Fri 19 Jan – LONDON Lafayette