The Clientele are a London-based British band with Alasdair MacLean on vocals and guitar, Mark Keen on drums, James Hornsey on bass and Mel Draisey on violin, keyboards, backing vocals and percussion.
The band has experienced greater success in the United States, where they are signed to Merge Records, home of bands such as Lambchop and Spoon, than in their native Britain. They have conducted several extensive U.S. tours.
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A deserved commercial breakthrough continues to elude this wonderful London band.
Reviewed by Chris White
One of Britain’s most unheralded but genuine musical treasures.
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