In 1989, The Bible entered the studio with two albums behind them and growing recognition for their acoustic pop sound. Their next record, Anticlockwise, was intended to continue that progress. Instead, it was rejected by their label and remained unreleased.
The band had first introduced their blend of folk, pop and soul on Walking The Ghost Back Home. Its successor, Eureka, attracted further acclaim, while songs including “Honey Be Good” and “Graceland” helped raise their profile. Together, those releases established the foundations for a devoted following.
Self-produced by the band, Anticlockwise brought their songwriting and musicianship into focus through intricate acoustic arrangements and soulful touches. Boo Hewerdine and Neill MacColl’s creative partnership remained central to the project, connecting it to the musical character listeners knew from their earlier work.
The album will now be released in November 2026, making the intended third record available more than three decades after its recording. Its arrival allows listeners to revisit the band’s progression beyond Eureka through music that was recorded at the time but never given a public release.