Clem Snide

It’s been a tumultuous 18 years for the Nashville-based, art-country outfit Clem Snide. Anchored by mainstay frontman Eef Barzelay, the band has wafted in and out of the mainstream with a rotating lineup and fluid style changes. Originally shelved prior to its 2006 release, Hungry Bird, the band’s sixth full-length recording, has finally been released. Much like Barzelay’s solo work, it’s a collection of complex, introspective love songs. The album’s post-apocalyptic storyline, while giving critics something interesting to talk about, has left some listeners wondering whether Clem Snide will weather the storm or finally fizzle out under Barzelay’s unpredictable tendencies.