{"product_id":"destination-unknown","title":"Destination Unknown","description":"\u003cp\u003eClientelle came from St. Albans, and in 1981 they released the now extremely hard to find\u003ci\u003e Destination Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e album. Considered a NWOBHM masterpiece the album perfectly blends heavy and loud metal with frenetic powerpop and punk. It’s also beer-stained pubrock with glamrock-roots and even some proggish bits thrown in for good measure. Above all it’s class AAA Brittish working class rock’n’roll and a piece of UK music history that should be heard by many listeners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDestination Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e opens with the punky yet poppy \u003ci\u003ePlay To Win\u003c\/i\u003e. It’s followed by the more complex \u003ci\u003eMy Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, where a series of crescendos and softer passages are punctuated by stomping, glam-inclined sections.\u003ci\u003e Can’t Forget\u003c\/i\u003e comes off like if the Small Faces had been a NWOBHM-act instead of kings of the 60’s modscene. The title track verges on prog rock, but retains a rockiness. \u003ci\u003eMissing Persons\u003c\/i\u003e is straight-ahead rock, again with this poppiness. Instead of reacting to trends, Clientelle did their own thing – which is why \u003ci\u003eDestination Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e stands apart, and remains as fresh as when it was released. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron Maiden, Def Leppard, Judas Priest and Saxon all got signed by majors and sold records galore, meanwhile bands in every village across England formed. Inspired by the energy and DIY attitude of the punk scene these acts recorded and released their records all on thieir own. Many acts self released singles and a few, like Clientelle, managed to cut a full-length album. \u003cbr\u003eOn the Dole Records - who brought you the\u003ci\u003e Jobcentre Rejects\u003c\/i\u003e-series- are now proud to give you the full Clientelle story. \u003cbr\u003eRemastered and restored sound. Extensive liner notes by Kieron Tyler (Mojo Magazine). Richly illustrated with many rare photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"On The Dole Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50456474517835,"sku":"1089450","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50456472518987,"sku":"1089449","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d46a7aaa-8c28-4e5c-a8ba-481b82e14104_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727198796","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/destination-unknown","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}