Album Review: Clarence Oddbody – Who Loves You, And Who Do You Love? (Self Released)

Clarence Oddbody hail from Deptford in East London of the UK. Their sound is described as similar to 60’s/70’s rock with a hint of blues/funk/motown and a splash of Americana. They released their debut album ‘Who Loves You, and Who Do You Love?’ on July 8th, 2022.

An album you can move and groove too, Clarence Oddbody certainly deliver on their promise of heartfelt and feel-good old-school rock vibes with this debut. The soundtrack to the Summer and carefree times, there’s a relaxed energy to what this band do here. Yet, it bears repeating that there’s more to them than just peppy and funk-infused beats.

One aspect that stands out alongside that stuff is the soul the music has. Clarence Oddbody infuses this album with a love of blues and a taste for Motown, and it pays off. Sounding both familiar and fresh at the same time. No easy task at all and one they deliver with aplomb.

The variety in the record is also worth talking about. There are 15 tracks here and each one offers something a little different. There’s no getting bored when one minute you can groove to a track like One in A Million, then the next you’re mellowing out to the soft sound of Asleep at the Wheel, then tapping your feet to the sound of Start Again, before enjoying the finger-snapping rhythm of Blood is Boiling. Variety… tons of it.

Of course, that wouldn’t really matter if Who Loves You, and Who Do You Love? wasn’t a thoroughly enjoyable listen and thankfully, that is exactly what it is. Clarence Oddbody have delivered something that is fun, interesting, and exciting in equal measures. The time-capsule they have captured is part of its intrigue but it’s not tied-up in just an old-school rock vibe. The modern ideas, modern production and modern outlook make it all the better to listen too.

Clarence Oddbody – Who Loves You, and Who Do You Love? Full Track Listing:

1. One in a Million
2. Timepiece
3. Witch Hunt
4. Asleep at the wheel
5. Up & Answer
6. With Me or Against Me
7. From Hell’s Heart
8. Just One More Thing
9. My Sentimental Friend
10. Start Again
11. The Tempest
12. Blood is Boiling
13. The Kraken Wakes
14. One in a Million (Reprise)
15. Coming up for Air

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