Clinic's Lucky 13

Clinic are currently hard at work on 13 songs they plan to release on their new album, tentatively titled Winchester Cathedral. As stated on their official website, the songs have an "overall deranged party feel" featuring "several mellow Bread freak outs." No date has been set and it's not known if the band has even entered the studio yet, but they have posted a song-by-song rundown...

Winchester Cathedral rundown:

"Thank You (For Living)"
1 of 3 songs played live at the tail end of last year. A dirty sampler with a sneaky chorus, thanking the choice of life over death. The psychedelic box is to the fore throughout.

"Circle of Fifths"
Upright piano led pop song with addled fuzz. Reminiscent of “The Night Chicago Died.” Has the directness of the Walking With Thee single.

"Home #1"
A close relation of Randy Crawfords “Almaz,” but with finger cymbals. The quest to get home.

"W.D.Y.Y.B"
Punk inspired by Dr. Eric Berne. Questions the human need for untrammelled negation. Also feature the tusk of pianola.

"Anne"
Conceptually based on “She’s Leaving Home.” Anne has left but can’t remember where from. This is reinforced by the arabesque backing.

"Clear Love"
The first of their Bread songs. Major 7th propelled with a disgraceful finish. Includes Sicilian guitar.

"The Magician"
Again played live last year. Enhanced with marimba and harsh fuzztones. The story of one persons recovery after 11 years in the wilderness to become a professional magician.

"The Majestic #2"
Psychotic barndance with “Male Stripper” styled melody. Musically unrelated to “The Majestic” (b-side of “Evil Bill”)

"Home #2"
A potential single. Shirley Ellis verses and a baroque chorus. Almost includes a guitar solo. Somewhere between “Welcome” and “Internal Wrangler.”

"August"
Slightly central European in character but with bar room piano and massed percussion. Impossible to dance to. The most baffling thing they’ve recording so far.

"Vertical Take Off In Egypt"
Classical distorted organ, slide guitar and all filthy instrumentation. Very danceable. Similar in feel to “2nd Foot Stomp.”

"Country Mile"
3rd of the songs heard live. Fleshed out with wind chimes and a bullwhip. A mounting primeval rhythm with Brazilian overtones.

"Stardust"
Otherworldliness inspired by Frankie Laine and 50's “Doo-Wop.” Dares to suggest that the “New Rock Revolution” doesn’t exist...

Thanks to www.cliniconline.org