Clinic – Free Reign

"It’s an odd, angular record, but not unapproachable"

There’s something defiantly old fashioned about Liverpool’s premiere futurists. As cosmic and otherworldly as ‘Free Reign’ is, it’s still clearly deeply rooted in the traditions of post-punk, krautrock, jazz and psych. This is music that stretches from the decaying rain-lashed estates of their home to the stars. Fittingly, it’s being released on a limited “UFO” frisbee. There are few surprises for long time listeners, though co-producer Daniel Lopatin’s influence is felt in the album’s glitchier moments. It’s an odd, angular record, but not unapproachable – and ‘Sun And The Moon’ is brilliant. One day, people will wake up and realize just how precious Clinic are.  

8/10

Words by WILL SALMON

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