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1. Client are a futuri… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1. Client are a futurist British musical group from London, England. They combine Scandinavian airline hostess uniforms with glamour-girl aesthetics and harsh electronics to create a sound reminiscent of early forays into electronic sound manipulation and New Wave. Their uniforms have become their trademark.

The original band members were formerly known only anonymously as Client A and Client B, to the extent that their faces were not shown on any publicity photos; it has since been revealed that they are Kate Holmes, formerly of Frazier Chorus and Technique, and Sarah Blackwood, lead singer of Dubstar. Kate Holmes is married to Alan McGee (founder of Creation Records discoverer of Oasis). In late 2005 new member, Client E, joined the group. This is Emily Mann who was a contestant on the Five TV reality show Make Me A Supermodel, an artist, and an active DJ, usually performing as Emily Strange. Client E left the band in June 2007. In November 2007 Charlotte Hatherley joined the Band as Client C, to fill the vacant role of bassist on their European and Scandinavian tours.

Client was the first act signed to Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher's record label, Toast Hawaii/(Mute). They have toured with the likes of Depeche Mode and Erasure and have been described as a combination of "The Pet Shop Boys at their most commercial and The Human League at their most obscure".

Client have collaborated with several high profile musicians and directors. Their video for "Pornography" was directed by French director Jamie Deliessche from video production company Schmooze. It features Carl Barât (formerly of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things' on vocals. The song "Down to the Underground" features Pete Doherty, also formerly of The Libertines, now frontman of Babyshambles. The song "Overdrive" features Martin L. Gore of Depeche Mode. The song "Where's the Rock and Roll Gone" features Tim Burgess of The Charlatans. Client has collaborated with Moonbootica and Replica on selected tracks and have done a special duet, "Suicide Sister" with Douglas McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb.

It was announced in October 2006 that Client left the Toast Hawaii label. In November 2006, Client signed with Metropolis Records for North America, Noiselab Records for South America, Out of Line for Europe, Subspace Communications in Scandinavia and their own label Loser Friendly in the UK.

They also host the Being Boiled club night in London.

Their third album, Heartland, produced by Youth and Stephen Hague, was released in July 2007 and saw the band licenced through different labels globally. Their final single from Heartland "It's Not Over" was released in October 2007.

On 19 December 2010 it was made official that Sarah Blackwood has left the band to focus on other projects and that Katie will continue the band in a new line-up.

2. Client is an oldschool 1980s hardcore punk/thrash band from Japan.

Rock And Roll
Client Lyrics

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You have control
My wayward soul
How does it feel
Unrecognised, dissatisfied
Make me a promise
If I'm honest
Will you still want me
If i'm hated

Still frustrated
I've got to get through
I'll pay my dues
You give me a purpose
That hurts me, deserts me Sometimes

It's rock and roll
It's rock and roll
It's rock and roll
It's never ever gonna leave me
Is this all I'm worth
All I deserve
Against a brick wall
But worth it all
A slow reward
I take control
Regain my soul
I want you to hear me
My chosen path no going back
No going back

It's rock and roll
It's in my soul

It's rock and roll
It's never ever gonna leave me

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Rock and Roll" by Client is a powerful anthem about the struggles of an artist in pursuit of their passion. The singer is speaking directly to their muse or inspiration, begging for guidance and support as they navigate the ups and downs of a career in music. The opening lines, "You have control, my wayward soul, how does it feel?" set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer relinquishes control to their creative force, hoping that it will lead them in the right direction.

The chorus, "It's rock and roll, it's in my soul, it's never ever gonna leave me" speaks to the all-consuming power of music and art. The singer knows that their pursuit of their passion will never truly leave them, no matter how difficult it may become. The line "Is this all I'm worth, all I deserve" speaks to the self-doubt and insecurity that can plague artists as they put themselves and their work out into the world. However, the singer is ultimately determined to follow their chosen path, with "no going back".

Overall, the lyrics of "It's Rock and Roll" are a raw and honest exploration of the ongoing struggle of artists to create and thrive in a constantly changing industry. It speaks to the pain and uncertainty of the creative process, while also celebrating the passion and power of music as an art form.

Line by Line Meaning

You have control
You hold power over me

My wayward soul
My wandering spirit

How does it feel
Do you know what it's like

Unrecognised, dissatisfied
Feeling overlooked and unhappy

Make me a promise
Can you commit to something

If I'm honest
If I tell you the truth

Will you still want me
Will you still care

If i'm hated
Even if I'm despised

Still frustrated
Still feeling angry

I've got to get through
I need to persevere

I'll pay my dues
I'll face the consequences