Tara Clerkin Trio's "Somewhere Good": A Folk-Rock Take on Bristol's Trip-Hop Tradition
By
Daniel Bromfield
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Summary
The Tara Clerkin Trio's album "Somewhere Good" blends Bristol's trip-hop tradition with a folk-rock approach, creating music that evokes autumnal, cozy scenes rather than the darker, sultrier tones typically associated with the genre. The review highlights how the trio offers a softer, more melodic take on trip-hop influences, comparing their sound to car-stereo-friendly artists like Dido.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBristol's Tara Clerkin Trio are steeped in their hometown's trip-hop tradition, but their approach is more folk-rock than the voluptuous blues associated with Tricky or Massive Attack.
They make music for autumnal scenes with scarves and coffee rather than a time loop where you're always ashing the same spliff.
A lot of people are making music influenced by trip-hop right now, and a lot of it is very good.
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