On their seventh record (second to garner a non-local release), Vancouver's Clumsy Lovers have hit the sweet spot with their signature blend of irreverent folk-rock and progressive country.
Smart Kid is what Barenaked Ladies might have sounded like had they continued in the vein of Gordon instead of pandering to MTV.
It's goofy, earnest, meticulously crafted, and expertly played, with echoes of early Camper Van Beethoven and Spirit of the West.
That earnestness keeps less comedic numbers like "Coming Home" and "Not Long for This World" from turning into sentimental filler and helps make offbeat numbers such as "Bobby Banjo," "Cock of the North," and the Celtic and reggae-infused "London Bridge" actually work.
The Clumsy Lovers have managed to nail down the often intangible feel of a truly congenial, inclusive, and well-attended club show, and it's a testament to their authenticity that it comes off without a hint of pretense.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
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| 1 | Stand Up | The Clumsy Lovers | Play | 03:07 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | Boycot Set | The Clumsy Lovers | Play | 05:23 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | Shut De Do | The Clumsy Lovers | Play | 02:09 | 4 MB | 0 MB |
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| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolyn Arends | Composer, Vocals (Background) |
| 2 | The Clumsy Lovers | Primary Artist |
| 3 | Annette Ducharme | Vocals (Background) |
| 4 | Jason Homey | Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin |
| 5 | Chris Jonat | Bass Instrument, Composer, Group Member, Guitar (Bass), Vocals (Background), Whistle (Human) |
| 6 | Andrea Lewis | Composer, Group Member, Violin, Vocals |
| 7 | Adam McGhie | Assistant Engineer |
| 8 | Sean Penner | Assistant Engineer |
| 9 | Trevor Rogers | Composer, Group Member, Guitar, Vocals, Whistle (Human) |
| 10 | John Rummen | Artwork |
| 11 | Eddy Scheyer | Mastering |
| 12 | Randall Stoll | Drums |
| 13 | Traditional | Composer |
| 14 | John Webster | Audio Production, Engineer, Mixing, Organ, Producer, Tambourine, Vocals (Background), Whistle (Human) |
The Clumsy Lovers
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |