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***Cementing a friendship that began with some gigs played together in 2000, these two great pop bands team-up on Slumberland for a fine summertime split single. On the a-side, the Saturday People give an alternate version of "Grace" from their upcoming self-titled album. Featuring members of The Ropers, Tree Fort Angst, Velocity Girl and Whorl, the 'People are a veritable DC pop supergroup, steeped in the twin influences of 60s folk-pop and 80s indie-pop. "Grace" is a moody stormer, and the album is even better. The Clientele contribute "Porcelain" on the aa-side, a dark pop exploration. The band's been getting a lot of attention lately for their limited singles and spare Felt/Galaxie 500-influenced sound. The NME loves them, Peel loves them and, on the heels of a recent album on Merge and a US tour, the kids are learning to love them. "Porcelain" is exclusive to this single. |
