HOW DID IT ALL HAPPEN?
Anders Eliasson has been a vital part of many distinguished Swedish bands. But he’s never released a solo album. Not until now.
“How did it all happen?” is the translated title of his debut solo release. And that’s a valid question. Because this album holds 11 tracks that make up one of the most captivating and yet soulful and introspective pop records ever made in this country.
– “The idea is that you should hear the music and think ‘wow! this makes me happy’ and then discover the lyrics - and get totally confused!” Eliasson laughs.
The lyrics are at times depressing, bitter and generally “anti” which may have proven to be uncomfortable listening until Eliasson gave them a further twist, leaving the listener in some sort of merry misanthropy. The message seems to be: “Everything is screwed up. No matter how hard you try, it’s doomed right from the start. But I’ve got only myself to blame. And everybody else of course”.
The melodies are simple. The framing is old fashioned synthpop/electro, using cool analogue synthesizers. Modern software synths/plug-ins and samples are conspicuous by their absence. Think vintage, Visage and Vince. Clarke, that is.
– “The latter is still the mastermind of synthpop. There’s an originality that runs through from the earliest Depeche Mode singles to Erasure and he reminds me to peel of all façade and trust the song”, Eliasson declares, and adds Rubert Hine as a source of inspiration.
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model and, measuring in at 1,84m, quite presence. They noticed her at their club and were instantaneously impressed by her rock’n’roll-attitude, as she had passed out on the floor - drunk! Emily added the final piece of the jigsaw to Client.
Given the stylish presentation and intriguing charms of the band, it was only a matter of time, until the world of fashion would cast an eye on Client. Thus, the Italian issues of Vogue and Vanity Fair booked them for photo shoots and the Italian fashion design company GAS had them walk the catwalk. And, most recently, the German FHM featured a photo shoot in their November 2006 issue.
After touring with Pet Shop Boys, Mesh, Charlatans and Covenant, Client signed with the Swedish independent label SubSpace Communications in late 2006, and this year sees the trio as energetic as ever, with the new album "Heartland" - produced by Youth (Verve, Killing Joke) and Stephen Hague (Pet Shop Boys, New Order) - scheduled for release on 21st March.
a few bands that get the chance to kick off their career in front of a really big audience. In 2002, they debuted supporting Depeche Mode in Europe, playing to crowds of more than 15.000. In 2003, the band embarked on three European tours, playing in France, Great Britain (supporting Karl Bartos (ex-Kraftwerk)), Germany, Scandinavia, Spain, as well as Russia and Mexico. Kate and Sarah also became resident DJs of their own club "Being Boiled" at the Notting Hill Arts Club. In May 2004, they played another UK tour, this time opening for Mick Jones (ex-The Clash) and continued playing live all over Europe, often alongside DJ Andy Fletcher. It is thus hardly any wonder that Client have the reputation of being one of the hardest working music acts in the UK.
In January 2005, the single "Pornography" (with Carl Barat) was released and instantly charted at number 22 in the UK single charts. Client also played numerous shows that year and supported Erasure on tour as well as visiting China for the first time. In October, Client A and B found a permanent third member in
Emily Mann (Client E): bass player,