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artist

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. The album was released on 10 November 2008. It was originally set to be released as ''I See Clear'' on 13 October 2008. The album features collaborations with

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group

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, and DJ/producer

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in "Cash in My Pocket" (contributing "a few trumpets... but it's not

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overload"). The album's first single, "

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"was succeeded by the single "Summertime" on 22 September and "

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Critical reception

Background

Wiley describes ''See Clear Now'' as " isfirst pop album", explaining that he wants to "push boundaries" while also "stay ngin the charts by making tunes that connect with people. It's pop all the way from here". He explained that he had wanted to work with Lily Allen since hearing her debut album ''

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'', and that his collaboration with Hot Chip came about after the two acts performed a version of "Wearing My Rolex" at the

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. He also expressed a desire to be "the male equivalent of

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" in relation to blending pop appeal with musical innovation. He adds that people should listen to '' Race Against Time'' (2009) instead because it isn't commercial and he would have more artistic control.

Track listing

References

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