Clear [UK]

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All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Though Bomb the Bass' third album, Clear, was originally a scattershot, kinetic dance record, Tim Simenon restructured the record for its American release. The American version of Clear demonstrates a distinct trip-hop, techno, jazz, and dub influence, as well as the literary lyrical pretensions that were present on the original English release. Simenon created a subdued, multi-layered album, where instruments float in and out of the mix over a deep, laid-back groove. All of the rappers on the record are guest stars, including Sinéad O'Connor and Justin Warfield. Although their contributions are impressive, the true star of the album is Simenon, who has made an ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Though Bomb the Bass' third album, Clear, was originally a scattershot, kinetic dance record, Tim Simenon restructured the record for its American release. The American version of Clear demonstrates a distinct trip-hop, techno, jazz, and dub influence, as well as the literary lyrical pretensions that were present on the original English release. Simenon created a subdued, multi-layered album, where instruments float in and out of the mix over a deep, laid-back groove. All of the rappers on the record are guest stars, including Sinéad O'Connor and Justin Warfield. Although their contributions are impressive, the true star of the album is Simenon, who has made an album that proves he isn't stuck in the late-'80s house/techno rut and can compete with '90s artists like Tricky and Portishead. [The British version has a radically different track order.]
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 11/5/2002
  • Label: POLYGRAM UK
  • UPC: 731452406125
  • Catalog Number: 524061

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Bug Powder Dust - Justin Warfield (4:18)
  2. 2 Sleepyhead (3:58)
  3. 3 One to One Religion (4:15)
  4. 4 Darkheart (6:47)
  5. 5 If You Reach the Border (3:54)
  6. 6 Brain Dead - Justin Warfield (5:33)
  7. 7 5 ML. Barrel (5:01)
  8. 8 Somewhere (5:04)
  9. 9 Sandcastles - Bernard Fowler (4:34)
  10. 10 Tidal Wave (4:08)
  11. 11 Empire - Sinéad O'Connor (5:51)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Bomb the Bass Primary Artist
Keith LeBlanc Drums
Justin Warfield Vocals
Benjamin Zephaniah Vocals
Richard Baker Noise
David Clayton Keyboards, Sampling
Danny Cummings Percussion
Bernard Fowler Vocals
Ivor Guest Keyboards
Jah Wobble Bass
Kenji Jammer Guitar
Skip McDonald Guitar, Background Vocals
Sinéad O'Connor Vocals
Atticus Ross Sampling
Jeff Scantlebury Percussion
Spikey Tee Vocals
Doug Wimbish Bass, Space Bass
Carlton Vocals
Adam Holden Bass, Sampling
River Vocals
Claudia Sarne Bass
William Lee Self Vocals
Bim Sherman Vocals
Sista Joy Background Vocals
Rob Crane Overdubs
Technical Credits
Keith LeBlanc Producer, drum programming, Sample Programming
Ivor Guest drum programming, Sample Programming
Atticus Ross Programming, drum programming, Sample Programming
Tim Simenon Producer, drum programming, Sample Programming
Doug Wimbish Producer
Don Hozz Programming
Adam Holden Programming
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