description The Clean - Vehicle Overview
The Clean’s Vehicle (1990) is a significant post-punk album from New Zealand. Recorded after the band's reunion and released through Flying Nun and Rough Trade, it showcases their distinctive sound – characterized by angular guitars, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics. The album earned critical acclaim and remains notable within the 1990s post-punk revival scene. It’s particularly relevant for listeners interested in New Zealand music or those exploring the sounds of Flying Nun Records.
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The Clean - Vehicle ranks #18 of 237 in the Post Punk Album ranking, behind The Fall - Hex Enduction Hour, ahead of Wire - 154.
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Was Vehicle a reunion album for The Clean?
Yes. David Kilgour, Hamish Kilgour, and Robert Scott reunited near the end of the 1980s and recorded Vehicle after years without a new full-length studio album.
Where was The Clean's Vehicle recorded?
Vehicle was recorded in London during the band's reunion period and released in 1990. It appeared through Flying Nun in New Zealand and Rough Trade in overseas markets.
Which songs are good entry points into Vehicle?
The opening track, "Draw(in)g to a (W)hole," immediately presents the band's clipped guitar attack and driving rhythm. "Diamond Shine" shows the more melodic, shimmering side of the same album.
How does Vehicle relate to the Dunedin sound?
The album retains the economical guitars, loose momentum, and melodic repetition associated with The Clean's early Flying Nun recordings. Its cleaner late-1980s production distinguishes it from foundational singles such as "Tally Ho!" and "Anything Could Happen."
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