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London, United Kingdom (1991 – present)
MacLean and Hornsey began collaborating musically while still in school, after MacLean saw that Hornsey had written the name of the band Felt on his pencil case. The band formed in 1991, with the current lineup along with Innes Phillips, who shared singing and songwriting duties with MacLean. The band recorded an album’s worth of material but failed to get any label interest. Innes left the band (and would go on to found The Relict); the rest of the group re-formed in 1997, and they released a number of singles that were eventually collected on Suburban Light (2000). The Violet Hour (2003) was their first album proper, which again saw great acclaim, but, as yet, little commercial success. August 2005 saw the release of their second full album, Strange Geometry. Draisey joined the band in 2006 just in time for band’s second tour of the States.
The band is more successful in America, where they are signed to Merge Records, home of bands such as Lambchop and Spoon, than in their native Britain.
Their music is noted for its reverb-rich production and MacLean’s distinctive breathy vocals and jangly guitar playing. Their lyrics take a strong inspiration from surrealist literature and art from the early 20th century.
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nakos26
Love this band,it grew on me over time.Any news about a new release?
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grid15
Minotaur is a perfect song. Hope its not going unlistened to on the EP
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tommoo
I think this band makes beautiful music. They have an influence on my own. Check it out if you like! http://www.last.fm/music/All+Chords
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damoneymapotnah
Suburban Light is my fav.
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Debitto8
i really love them since 2 years ago.
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humantapes
Whenever I listen to these guys it ends up being only them for a few solid weeks.
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Dylanisgod2
i wish i had strange geometry on vinyl. such a special record. very urban feel.
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hinchadelcordob
I own Strange Geometry's vinyl. Feeling so proud of it.
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muhv
sweet sweet sounds
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daile
so relaxing!
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Bustogas
Today, I discovered this band, and I've 100 scrobblings... Listening, I feel like a cloud
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esky
Good to listen after work on the way home
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damoneymapotnah
Suburban Lights one of my all time fav albums
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OneThirtyBPM
Hey guys, we picked The Clientele's Strange Geometry as one of our albums to soundtrack the season of fall. Check out what else we picked and let us know what you think: http://onethirtybpm.com/features/seasonal-soundtrack-fall/
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monoversal
Beautiful music to listen to while smoking and watching the fireplace on a lonely Saturday night......
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hayzeusofcool
my favorite band :)
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ratodagua
my top 1 artist.
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rtom87
same here
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R_Lester
I never tire of the Clientele.
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madja_olbre
mis favoritos!
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