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The Clarks - Fast Moving Cars PDF
06 August 2005
The Clarks

Fast Moving Cars - (Razor And Tie)

The Clarks is a band that is about as exotic as its name, which is not very adventurous at all. Its "Fast Moving Cars" release gets up to speed quickly enough, but then it doesn't really go anyplace special after that . It's nice and all that, but it's also far from an essential purchase .

The best song here ("Shimmy Low Joseph"), is also the one with the dumbest name . Featuring jangle-y guitar work and woo-hoo backing vocals, it has a lyric that is all about letting go and just enjoying life. Elsewhere, "Train" includes a touch of welcome pedal steel, and "Take Your Time" is nicely quiet. But there aren't any true breakout tracks here; you know, the kind that simply reach out and put a firm grip your attention.

These nice Clarks just can't keep up with the far better Joneses of the world .

5.0