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| Released | March 1, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–05 | |||
| Studio | Stratosphere Sound | |||
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| Length | 43:22 | |||
| Label | Nettwerk | |||
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In the Clear is the fifth studio album by American band Ivy. It was released on March 1, 2005 in the United States by Nettwerk. Considered the "follow-up" to Ivy's third studio album Long Distance (2000), it continues the intimate and refined approach of modern indie pop and indie rock music. Band members Andy Chase and Adam Schlesinger produced the album, while musician Steve Osborne co-produced one of the album's tracks.
Like its predecessor, In the Clear received favorable reviews after its release, with some critics appreciating the dreamy and impressive production on the tracks. However, some critics found the songs to be less memorable compared to the material on Long Distance. Reviewers also made comparisons to other bands, including the Cardigans and Lush. One single was released from the album, "Thinking About You", on January 1, 2005. It was featured on the soundtracks of two films, and an animated music video for the track was released two months later.
Similar to Ivy's previous releases, the album failed to peak on any significant record chart. To promote the album, Ivy embarked on a spring tour in 2005, performing at several different nightclubs and restaurants in the United States and Canada; the tour lasted seven nights and spanned a month.