August 13th

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Patrick Cleandenim's Baby Comes Home has now been released in the U.S on the mighty fine Ba Da Bing! label and momentum is gaterhing on a daily basis.

Here's the word on the street so far

"I honestly can't imagine how Patrick Cleandenim will ever be able to follow this work up, as debuts of this caliber are pretty rare. No use worrying about that now, however, as this album has far from overstayed its welcome in my CD player. Baby Come Home is one of those records that reveals itself a little more with each listen, and I'm still listening" Other Music (NYC)

"He enlisted a cast of old pals and some music students and this timeless, cracking album resulted….The collision of expansive arrangements, smart songwriting and slightly amateurish sound quality makes for something truly original" (The Times)

"Music that swings (remember that?), all sleighbells, vibraphone, and sophisticated brass and vocal parts, topped off by Cleandenim's rich delivery and lush strings, testament to his skills as a classic-pop arranger based on an encyclopedic knowledge of everything from Motown to movie soundtracks to gritty mid-60s R&B." (The Guardian)

"An unexpected gem of an album” (WORD magazine)

"This newcomer has created a songbook with class, Rat Pack sass and a self assuredness that will make the Scissor Sisters check their shadow"(The Stool Pigeon)

"Cleandenim has crafted a magnificent album” (Alternative Ulster)

"Like debuts by The Strokes, Oasis, and even The Beatles, Baby Comes Home is a wall-to-wall clinic in songwriting…It’s an instant classic – a page from pop’s golden era brought to life in the 21st century" (Daytrotter)

"Patrick Cleandenim will remind you of The Association, David Axelrod, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Darin, Prefab Sprout, early Todd Rundgren, ELO with soul and any number of legendary Brill Building singers and songwriters. The connection between The Delfonics and Rufus Wainwright, Cleandenim's debut is big and sweeping and oh so Sixties. The stunning album is called Baby Comes Home "(Some Velvet Blog)

"it's certainly only a matter of time before Patrick Cleandenim's big tunes are big news.” (Turn The Page)

"Baby Comes Home' is so utterly accomplished, it comes over like a master-class in songwriting, albeit a very enjoyable one.” (Urban Junkies)

"For the second year in a row, it seems that the small Ba Da Bing! Records has a big time winner on its hands.. Who knows where he'll go from here, but this is one heck of a great start." (Almost Cool)

"To say Baby Comes Home is a promising solo debut is putting it lightly; this is a phenomenal debut of sheer (and somewhat already met) potential." (Audiversity)

"one of the most authentic pop albums in what feels like decades." (Rant Magazine)

"Like Scott Walker joining arms with Divine Comedy, 'Baby Comes Home' has a depth and eloquence above and beyond."(Flux)

"Patrick Cleandenim is an orchestral pop prodigy and Baby Comes Home should be your new best friend" (Swell)

April 16th



Patrick Cleandenim Baby Comes Home CD £8.99 inc postage (UK/Europe).

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