Album · Alex Clare
The Lateness of the Hour by Alex Clare
The Lateness of the Hour is an album by Alex Clare, released in 2011. 1 song from it has charted on rock radio countdowns, with 23 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “Too Close”, on 23 lists with a best position of #3.
The Lateness of the Hour, Alex Clare's debut album, came out on Island on 8 July 2011, and it pulls off an odd marriage: a big, soulful British voice set against the wobbling bass and heavy drops of dubstep. The contrast is the whole appeal, a crooner standing his ground while the floor shakes under him.
"Up All Night", "Too Close" and "Treading Water" were the singles, and "Too Close" was the breakout, going to number four in the UK and number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Brit Award nomination for Best British Single. The album peaked at number 17 in the UK, number eight in Germany and number 48 on the Billboard 200.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from The Lateness of the Hour on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too Close | 23 | #3 | – | 2012–2026 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.