http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8942656&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rssDespite the positive critical buzz since their formation in 2000, Clearlake have continued to remain a cult favorite both at home (the British town of Brighton) and abroad. Band members Jason Pegg and Sam Hewitt formed the band while attending art school in the nearby seaside town of Hove. Eventually joined by bassist Dave Woodward and James Butcher on drums, they released their debut single, "Winterlight," which was eventually sewn into the fabric of their 2001 debut, <I>Lido</I>. A few years later, they recorded in France with Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde, who influenced the layered, lush Brit pop direction of 2003's <I>Cedars</I>. Like other hard-to-categorize British bands Radiohead and Elbow, Clearlake don't stick to a formulaic song approach but flit with ease from epic guitar ballads to the sound of static and reverb -- they're ever-exhilarating and impossible to pigeonhole. <I>Amber</I>, released in 2005 (with new drummer Toby May), is packed with upbeat energy and optimism, exemplified by selections that leap from an orchestral Motown-drum-pounding bounce to pure rawk-out reverberation. However, shortly after its release, guitarist and co-founder Sam Hewitt left the band. Clearlake continue to search for his replacement while playing as a trio. - Michele K-TelBrit Rocken720Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:15:09 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8942656&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Despite the positive critical buzz since their formation in 2000, Clearlake have continued to remain a cult favorite both at home (the British town of Brighton) and abroad. Band members Jason Pegg and Sam Hewitt formed the band while attending art school in the nearby seaside town of Hove. Eventually joined by bassist Dave Woodward and James Butcher on drums, they released their debut single, "Winterlight," which was eventually sewn into the fabric of their 2001 debut, <I>Lido</I>. A few years later, they recorded in France with Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde, who influenced the layered, lush Brit pop direction of 2003's <I>Cedars</I>. Like other hard-to-categorize British bands Radiohead and Elbow, Clearlake don't stick to a formulaic song approach but flit with ease from epic guitar ballads to the sound of static and reverb -- they're ever-exhilarating and impossible to pigeonhole. <I>Amber</I>, released in 2005 (with new drummer Toby May), is packed with upbeat energy and optimism, exemplified by selections that leap from an orchestral Motown-drum-pounding bounce to pure rawk-out reverberation. However, shortly after its release, guitarist and co-founder Sam Hewitt left the band. Clearlake continue to search for his replacement while playing as a trio. - Michele K-Tel http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12448841&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:05:55 -0700 Playlists Featuring Clearlake on Rhapsody Online 12448841 ply.12448841 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12448841&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10540824&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:35:40 -0700 Playlists Featuring Clearlake on Rhapsody Online 10540824 ply.10540824 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10540824&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10540827&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:11:26 -0700 Playlists Featuring Clearlake on Rhapsody Online 10540827 ply.10540827 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10540827&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10310099&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:33:56 -0800 Playlists Featuring Clearlake on Rhapsody Online 10310099 ply.10310099 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10310099&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9530519&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:37:51 -0800 Playlists Featuring Clearlake on Rhapsody Online 9530519 ply.9530519 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9530519&variant=play&rws=%2Fclearlake%2Fplaylists.rss