Client - Authority

With Client B, aka Sarah Blackwood, out of the group, Client's 2014 album Authority welcomes new vocalist Nicole Thomas, aka Client N, to the group, but that's just one reason why this is Client v2.0. Gone are the strict robot rules and minimal techno of the early years, as big and busy dancefloor fillers like "You Can Dance" suggest a completely detached Erasure gone a little goth. Second single "Refuge" is a luxurious, sweeping tune where the only detachment comes from Client N's lyrics and down dominatrix delivery. Cold-hearted electro numbers like "XXX Action" and "Obsession" harken back to the heavy concept days of Client A and Client B, but the album's best moments come when Client N gets to play up her love of the grand and the Goth. Consider this an album that Ladytron, Clan of Xymox, Gary Numan, and New Order fans can agree on, or better still consider it an improvement, or in keeping with the computer woman concept, reboot, and upgrade.

UK pioneers of female Electronica's return with one of the most eagerly awaited album releases of 2014… and they deliver the goods. "Authority" is an addictive powerhouse of minimal electronics, groovy rhythms and mercilessly catchy melodies. System reboot. Welcome Client 2.0! What is probably the most influential band in female Electronica is going stronger than ever with one of the most eagerly awaited new album-releases of the year: "Authority." Following a hiatus of four years, Client have recruited new singer Client N, a charismatic and powerful vocal performer who has been very active and renowned in the music scene of her home city of Bristol and have recorded a powerhouse of synthesizer-driven tunes that, in a way, marks a highly effective return to the group's roots in minimal electronic Pop music, yet with a very modern, club-oriented twist. Produced by Dave Francolini of Dragons-fame, the songs merge New-Wave-cool, a thorough helping of massive bass, a groovy rhythmic foundation and intriguing, yet relentlessly catchy melodies to an addictive sound that carries all the trademarks that Client are loved for but also elevates the music to a new level. "Authority" is also laced with a darker edge than any of the band's previous outings which fits the songs hand in glove and makes the new material all the more alluring. As showcased on the advance single "You Can Dance" (which featured a fascinating art video by UK fashion designers Vin & Omi), Client are really playing out their strengths with the new album, making "Authority" easily one of the most exciting Electro-Pop-releases of the year! 

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01. Authority 

02. Design 

03. XXX Action 

04. You Can Dance 

05. The Shining Path 

06. Refuge 

07. After Effect 

08. Faith 

09. Artificial 

10. Obsession 

11. Quarantine 

12. Nocturnal Eyes