Funf

Funf

Leave it to Clinic to release a collection of tracks taken from singles and EPs, using nothing but B-sides: there’s not an official A-side to be found here, although several tunes certainly rise to the occasion. Notorious for creative efforts that are miles outside the box, Liverpool’s most famous psych-garage band is also known for their dense layers of distorted guitars and vintage organs creating vivid, amphetamine-fueled drones and punk-edged dreamscapes. Interestingly, the integration of these B-sides into one compilation has resulted in one of the band’s most textured and interesting releases, and could serve as a starting point for the new fan. Funf serves up classic, Clinic psych-surges like “The Castle,” “Lee Shan,” and “The Majestic,” along with hearty sides of Stooges-styled punk fury on “Magic Boots” and haunted surf guitar on “The Scythe.” For dessert, “J.O/Love Is...” and “Christmas” are pretty baubles to be enjoyed guilt-free, and the bad-trip flavor of “Dissolution” and vaguely ‘50s inspired “Golden Rectangle” provide the dash of weird that every Clinic record needs. Yum.

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