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Whether it’s
a cut like “Two Of A Kind”, with it’s early U2 era feel, or a song like
“I Don’t Need You”, Clark absolutely follows through. A tune such as this,
vaguely echos the American group Switchfoot or Australia’s Silverchair
; However the point is not missed, that Clark are in a league of their
own. Major League. Do we twist words ? No. No sir…we do not twist “What If” is
an eclectic cut, highlighted with multi-layered harmony Vox & cerebral
lyrics. Whereas “One Of The Greatest Love Stories”, shows just how diverse
Clark truly are. The tune could be a Michael Bolton ballad, but it’s much
more than the Cellos & Violins ; It has no pretension of the latter &
Clark carves out another niche upon their palette of painted sound In “You Make
Me Love This World” , Clark shows a side of themselves that is introspective
; Along with some Acoustic Guitar to add to the Electrics, Clark throws
in a monochromatic synthesizer. The tune would be comfortable with a fellow
like Peter Gabriel, yet Clark’s vocal prowess again comes to the forefront,
swirling & whipping it into a pliant verse & a powerful chorus “Nobody Else
But You”could easily fit into American John Mayer’s catalog, or for that
matter, United Kingdom’s Coldplay. But Why stress the similarities, when
a band like Clark has the ability to stand in the same metaphoric arena
& just as quickly use it as a springboard to ever higher rarefied sound
streams… Take the tune
“As We Speak” as an example. The composition & arrangement lend to the
peaks & valleys of production smarts. Clark’s Guitars meld with the Keys
so smoothly, in this case a Hammond Organ. One is left with inventive
lyrics that are brewing fresh melodic content at will, whilst the Vocals
are cool-cool Clark is on
a road that is hand picked to reach their audio-destination. Take a trip
with them on the open highway & expect an auditory journey. Clark doesn’t
pretend to be a great band. They don’t have to. They already are & it
is to your discretion, when to hop on board & fasten your sensory seat
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Sweden’s
Clark & their album “Two Of A Kind” , offer much to be admired . After
all, how often do you come across a Pop-Rock ensemble as adroit sonically,
as they are poignant lyrically…