The history of music isn’t exactly flush with examples of bands suddenly finding something new within themselves 15 years into a distinguished but ultimately middle-ranking career. Since they emerged at the turn of the millennium with their debut album Internal Wrangler, Clinic have been known a) for making resolutely idiosyncratic music that’s always been admired without ever quite capturing the affection of the great record-buying public and b) for wearing surgical masks. They’ve made six albums that have enjoyed good reviews without ever quite getting raved about, and generally been respected rather than loved. All of which raises the question: where on earth did this come from? … Read More