The Clientele's 2005 release "It's Art, Dad" offers a concise, yet potent, distillation of their signature blend of breezy, melancholic indie pop. This collection of outtakes and B-sides from the "Strange Geometry" sessions provides a valuable glimpse into the band's creative process.
- "It's Art, Dad" was released by Merge Records in 2005, a label known for its roster of influential indie rock artists.
- The album features B-sides and outtakes from the sessions for the band's 2005 album "Strange Geometry."
- AllMusic noted the album's cohesiveness, despite its origins as a collection of non-album tracks.
Hailing from London, The Clientele are known for their uniquely melancholic strain of indie rock, characterized by wistful melodies and reverb-laden instrumentation. Released in 2005, "It's Art, Dad" arrived as the band was solidifying their place within the era's burgeoning dream pop revival, following their critically acclaimed 2003 album "The Long Way Around."
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