At Least For Now

AlbumJan 01 / 201415 songs, 1h 8m 55s
Singer-Songwriter Art Pop
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London-born Benjamin Clementine spent time homeless and busking in Paris, and his voice betrays an urgency to stop passers-by in their tracks. Rich, dramatic, and magnetic, it’s the centerpiece of his debut album. Sparsely accompanied by piano, restrained drums, and occasional strings, it would be a blunt tool without the swooping melodies and poetic lyricism of “London” and “Cornerstone” however, and impish approaches to rhythm and song-shape augment Clementine’s arresting talent.

Behind proudly presents Benjamin Clementine's debut album At Least For Now. Double 12" vinyl gatefold, including full lyrics and credits, and a MP3 download card. Tracklist : A1. Winston Churchill's Boy A2. Then I Heard A Bachelor's Cry A3. London B1. Adios B2. St-Clementine-On-Tea-And-Croissants B3. Nemesis C1. The People And I C2. Condolence C3. Cornerstone D1. Quiver A Little D2. Gone

7 / 10

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Although sparsely attended to with strings, percussion, and a few other ornamentations, Benjamin Clementine's debut album, At Least for Now, makes its case as a one-man show for piano and voice.

Benjamin Clementine’s piano-led debut is bold, brave and beautiful

6 / 10

Clementine’s debut forefronts his influences, from Eric Satie to Antony Hegarty, and his singing is at its best when unadorned

Album Reviews: Benjamin Clementine - At Least For Now

London-Parisian singer-pianist amazes with his debut. Review by Thomas H Green

7 / 10