Clumsy

by Samiam

Overview

Conventional wisdom holds that when a well-regarded indie rock band buckles down and signs on to a major label, the cash flow increases and the credibility ceases, both overnight. No one bothered to tell that to Samiam: although Clumsy, their first high-profile release, is a career highlight musically, it was virtually ignored by the general audience (and, it seemed, by Atlantic, the band's label). With a glossy sheen that bigger-budget producers and facilities can sometimes yield, most of Clumsy is so well-polished and (gasp!) radio-friendly that its lack of mainstream success is surprising, if not slightly infuriating. "As We're Told" and "Bad Day" swell with monstrous punk hooks; meanwhile, two slower numbers, "Tag Along" and "Cradle" are, respectively, dreamy and angry enough while still retaining can't-miss melodicism. ~ Brian Raftery

Product Details

Release Date:	08/16/1994
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678264221
Rank:	110001

Tracks

1. As We're Told
2. Capsized
3. Stepson
4. Bad Day
5. Tag Along
6. Routine
7. Simca
8. No Size That Small
9. She's a Part of Me
10. Cradle
11. Time by the Dime

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Samiam   Primary Artist
Aaron Rubin   Bass
Victor Indrizzo   Drums
Jason Beebout   Vocals
Sergie Loobkoff   Guitar
James Brogan   Guitar

Technical Credits

Ted Jensen   Mastering
Aaron Rubin   Composer
Lou Giordano   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Jason Beebout   Composer
Sergie Loobkoff   Composer
Mark Leialoha   Photography
Zac Allentuck   Assistant Engineer
Jerald Frampton   Photography
James Brogan   Composer
Valerie Wagner   Design,Art Direction