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THE REVIEW
Smell of alcohol and engines. Echoes of blues, American sun, rock and dirt. They are Clutch, a staple in stars and stripes rock for twenty years now. Capable of mixing stoner, heavy, blues, and hard rock into an explosive and fun concoction.
Today, they've finally returned with their raw power, four years after "Strange Cousins From The West." Their new work aligns with its predecessors, yet carries Clutch's desire to frequently change form, producing records never identical to the previous ones. "Earth Rocker" in this sense has a freshness and an immediacy that was missing in some past releases: simple and direct tracks like the title track, "Mr. Freedom" and "The Face" are clear evidence of this.
Clutch are well-versed in the craft and compose compelling pieces. There are no hyperbolic sophisms nor instrumental escapades: theirs is a simple and straightforward street rock, capable of both embodying a country-scented ballad like "Gone Cold", and rocking the rhythm of the splendid "D.C. Sound Attack!".
The latest Clutch endeavor is filled with their love for the most bluesy and boozy rock. No pretense of inventing a genre but plenty of attitude and the ability to navigate a musical world suitable for them. 45 minutes of good old rock.
1. "Earth Rocker" (3:31)
2. "Crucial Velocity" (3:58)
3. "Mr. Freedom" (2:43)
4. "D.C. Sound Attack!" (4:38)
5. "Unto The Breach" (3:29)
6. "Gone Cold" (4:20)
7. "The Face" (4:22)
8. "Book, Saddle & Go" (3:44)
9. "Cyborg Bette" (3:13)
10. "Oh, Isabella" (5:17)
11. "The Wolf Man Kindly Requests..." (5:01)
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Clutch returns with their 2013 album Earth Rocker, showcasing a raw and fresh blend of stoner, blues, and hard rock. The album features direct, straightforward tracks without overly complex instrumentation. Highlights include the title track, "Mr. Freedom," and "D.C. Sound Attack!" Delivering 45 minutes of powerful American rock, it marks a strong return after four years.Tracklist Videos
Clutch
Clutch are an American rock band formed in 1991 in Germantown, Maryland. The long-running quartet—Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, and Jean‑Paul Gaster—are known for a groove-heavy blend of stoner, blues, and hard rock, tight live shows, and albums such as Clutch (1995), Blast Tyrant (2004), Earth Rocker (2013), Psychic Warfare (2015), and Sunrise on Slaughter Beach (2022).08 Reviews
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By ez
It’s about time that some bands who have literally worked their asses off for a lifetime received the recognition they deserve.
If you love simplicity and those American sounds that smell of dust and desert, make this record yours.
