In The Clear
Ivy follow up 2001's Long Distance with their sophisticated fourth album, In the Clear The ten-song set shines with smooth synth beats, breezy acoustic guitars, and elegant string arrangements. It's refined and focused, but also sexy and intimate. The band's airy softness turns dark, and it's an inviting listen. Dominique Durand s honeyed, warm vocals are as seductive as ever, especially on skin-tight tracks such as "Four in the Morning" and "Keep Moving." "Tess Don't Tell" is classic Ivy Andy Chase s post-punk influenced background fits Adam Schlesinger s pop roots so nicely on this track, and it's playful in mood without going overboard. Ivy didn't overdo things in the studio. It's an album that breathes easy while also one that struts in slow motion. The dreamy, piano-laden opener, "Nothing But the Sky," is testament to that. Slow-building pastel-colored melodies mixed between cool, chilled rock moments capture the essence of In the Clear It's most definitely an impressive culmination of Ivy s career to date. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
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In The Clear
- UPC:
- 067003039826
- Label:
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Nettwerk
- Released:
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2/24/2004
- Rating:
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0
- Disc:
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1
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Music
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Preview
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| 1 | Nothing But The Sky | 5:12 |
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| 2 | Thinking About You | 4:13 |
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| 3 | Keep Moving | 4:43 |
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| 4 | Tess Don't Tell | 4:35 |
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| 5 | Four In The Morning | 5:10 |
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| 6 | Corners Of Your Mind | 2:49 |
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| 7 | Clear My Head | 3:30 |
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| 8 | I've Got You Memorized | 3:48 |
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| 9 | Ocean City Girl | 4:24 |
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| 10 | Feel So Free | 4:58 |
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Credits »
Ivy - Main Performer
James Iha - Guest Appearance
George Marino - Mastering
Scott McCloud - Guest Appearance
Steve Osborne - Producer
Steve Osborne - Mixing
Steve Osborne - Guest Appearance
Adam Schlesinger - Producer
Adam Schlesinger - Mixing
Adam Schlesinger - Group Member
Frank Olinsky - Art Direction
Frank Olinsky - Design
Nitin Vadukul - Photography
Dominique Durand - Group Member
Stefano Giovannini - Photography
Adam Schlesinger - Producer
Adam Schlesinger - Mixing
Adam Schlesinger - Group Member
Ze Luis - Conductor
Ze Luis - String Arrangements
Ze Luis - Guest Appearance
Andy Chase - Producer
Andy Chase - Mixing
Andy Chase - Group Member
Geoff Sanoff - Engineer
Jody Porter - Guest Appearance
Jeremy Adelman - Guest Appearance
Roger Wright - Photography
Rudyard Lee Cullers - Engineer
Ryan McVay - Photography
Mel Davis - Guest Appearance
Laura Usiskin - Guest Appearance
Emily Yaffe - Guest Appearance
Chase Jarvis - Photography
Sarah Kishinevsky - Guest Appearance
Ihoko Saito - Photography
Toshiyuki Tajima - Photography
Sheila Scott - Management
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