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Legendary New Zealand indie rock pioneers the Clean always had a hard time staying apart. Through the years, they would go their separate ways to work on other bands, like the Bats for one shining example, or on solo careers, but some inescapable force always drew them back together. When they made 2001's Getaway, the Kilgour brothers, David and Hamish, and Robert Scott hadn't made a record together in four years, yet it's clear from the opening notes of the first song, the prettily droning "Stars," that their almost telepathic chemistry was still as strong as ever. The album features plenty of the sprightly, noisy jangle pop the trio is best known for while also taking side trips into lengthy guitar workouts, folky instrumentals, sweet indie pop ballads, and the occasional bit of jaunty rock & roll. Some of the songs have the kind of hooky melodies of their best work; some of them have a pleasantly off-kilter approach that is also reminiscent of their best work. The studio-fresh production and the graceful ease the three play the songs with means that Getaway lacks some of the scrappy youthfulness of their early recordings. They make up for it by exhibiting excess amounts of tender melodicism and sonic imagination, enough to make the record an under-the-radar indie rock gem. It's no coincidence that two members of one of the bands considered indie rock's best make guest appearances here; Ira and Georgia of Yo La Tengo owe plenty to the Clean, and their being on the record is a tribute to both the Clean's historical importance and their continuing mastery.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
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The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - David Kilgour and Hamish Kilgour, Composer
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
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The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Petter Gutteridge, David Kilgour, and Hamish Kilgour, Composer
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Petter Gutteridge, David Kilgour, and Hamish Kilgour, Composer
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
The Clean, MainArtist - David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott, Composer - Mushroom Music (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
Album review
Legendary New Zealand indie rock pioneers the Clean always had a hard time staying apart. Through the years, they would go their separate ways to work on other bands, like the Bats for one shining example, or on solo careers, but some inescapable force always drew them back together. When they made 2001's Getaway, the Kilgour brothers, David and Hamish, and Robert Scott hadn't made a record together in four years, yet it's clear from the opening notes of the first song, the prettily droning "Stars," that their almost telepathic chemistry was still as strong as ever. The album features plenty of the sprightly, noisy jangle pop the trio is best known for while also taking side trips into lengthy guitar workouts, folky instrumentals, sweet indie pop ballads, and the occasional bit of jaunty rock & roll. Some of the songs have the kind of hooky melodies of their best work; some of them have a pleasantly off-kilter approach that is also reminiscent of their best work. The studio-fresh production and the graceful ease the three play the songs with means that Getaway lacks some of the scrappy youthfulness of their early recordings. They make up for it by exhibiting excess amounts of tender melodicism and sonic imagination, enough to make the record an under-the-radar indie rock gem. It's no coincidence that two members of one of the bands considered indie rock's best make guest appearances here; Ira and Georgia of Yo La Tengo owe plenty to the Clean, and their being on the record is a tribute to both the Clean's historical importance and their continuing mastery.
© Tim Sendra /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 34 track(s)
- Total length: 02:13:52
- Main artists: The Clean
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Merge Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2016 Merge Records 2016 Merge Records
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