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Cling Cling
Pop · 2014

Cling Cling

Perfume

A high-gloss fusion of futuristic synth-pop and pseudo-oriental melodies. Intricate digital textures meet playful, hyper-processed vocal harmonies.

July 2, 2014 · Wrasse Records

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Cling Cling represents a fascinating pivot in the Perfume discography, moving away from the aggressive, club-ready EDM of their previous era toward a more textured, 'exotic' synth-pop sound. The title track is a masterclass in maximalist production, blending traditional-sounding melodic scales with heavy, wobbling bass and hyper-digital percussion. It feels like a sonic tour through a futuristic, neon-drenched marketplace where the ancient and the high-tech collide in a flurry of processed vocals and shimmering synths.

Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden drop into the heavy, wobbling bassline in Cling Cling after the delicate, plucked intro
the layered, rhythmic hand-clapping section that drives the bridge of Hold Your Hand
the sleek, repetitive techno pulse and minimalist vocal delivery on Display
the bouncy, retro-future synth hook that opens Ijiwaru na Hello
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Cling Cling sound next to the rest of Perfume's catalogue?

Playful+1.6σ

Playful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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