Album Info

Funf

Alternative - 2007

Leave it to Clinic to release a collection of tracks taken from singles and EPs, using nothing but B-sides: there’s... more

Tracklist

1

The Majestic

2:01 min
2

Nicht

1:32 min
3

Christmas

3:15 min
4

The Castle

2:50 min
5

You Can't Hurt You Anymore

2:07 min
6

Dissolution; the Dream of Bartholomew

2:40 min
7

Magic Boots

1:45 min
8

The Scythe

2:14 min
9

Lee Shan

3:16 min
10

J.O. / Love Is Just a Tool

2:55 min
11

Circle I

1:34 min
12

Golden Rectangle

3:08 min

About 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.