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Clutch combined elements of funk, Led Zeppelin, and metal with vocals inspired by Faith No More. Formed in 1991 in Germantown, MD, the group included Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums). They built a local following through constant gigging, and after just one 7" single (the classic Earache release "Passive Restraints") Clutch was signed by EastWest Records. Their debut LP, Transnational Speedway League, followed in 1993. A self-titled album appeared two years later and afforded Clutch some mainstream exposure. They jumped to the larger Columbia label for 1998's Elephant Riders, and many thought the group might join their sonic cousins Korn and Deftones in the alternative metal winner's circle. That didn't quite happen. But it didn't matter, because a quality fan base continued to thrive for Clutch. Pure Rock Fury appeared in 2001, and the similarly uncompromising Blast Tyrant came three years later as their first for DRT Records. Their seventh full-length, Robot Hive/Exodus, followed in 2005 and featured the first lineup change since the early '90s, the addition of organist Mick Schauer. Among Clutch's numerous side releases were a groove-based album (2000's Jam Room), as well as Live at the Googolplex and the rarities record Slow Hole to China, both issued in 2003. Also issued in 2005, Pitchfork & Lost Needles combined Clutch's 1991 Pitchfork 7" with unreleased demos and early tracks. In the fall of 2006, the band hit the studio with producer Joe Barresi (Kyuss, Melvins) to record their next album; the resulting From Beale Street to Oblivion appeared in March 2007. In 2008, the band released a CD/DVD compilation of live tracks from shows in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Sydney titled Full Fathom Five: Audio Field Recordings 2007-2008 on their own label, Weathermaker Music. ~ John Bush, Rovi
Whenever I talk with anyone about music one of the first bands I bring up is always Clutch. I figure if they don't have anything good to say about Clutch then there's no point to continue the conversation.
No Led Zep here? Danny and the others that don't hear all of their influences are retarded. I LOVE Clutch and that is because they encompass all of that greatness of the 70's like Sabbath and Zeppelin. Their music is littered full of all of the great jam elements from the 70's. There is nothing wrong with that. They do it well and deserve all of the success in the world.
dannydominguez3
The description above is completely wrong. There is no Led Zep here. There is no Faith No More either. Been listening to them since the '90's. Such a great live band.
Clutch does not really compare to any other band. Sort of a funky, fun version of Black Sabbath - but not exactly. The stuff the songs are about is almost black comedy at times....so you get that too.
In a way I am sorry they didn't hit the big time, but glad at the same time because I would hate to see them hit the big time and stop being creative.like so many groups do. Seen them 4 times now and always try to catch their show when they are in DC. As good live as on CD, unlike bands like Korn.
Dang...is there nobody who can give an accurate bio of a band? Metal vocals? Hardcore, at the beginning, and now just groovy rock. You can't compare them to anyone, they are their own mold, a brand name.
ok now I 'could' compare Clutch to Zep; only in the sense that BOTH, I would listen to (ANYTHING) without getting tired of it, though there are two (or 3 or 4?) different strains there....I WAS big on Faith No More, of course the love's still there, but CLUTCH? THEY are not from this same terrain, they're original, yes they HAVE had the insoirations of the best - WE know who... but they DO their OWNTHING, and it is ever-so-special, becuz it's THEM!! they deserve all recognition, and THEN some
jpcreek
I've been a CLUTCH fan since the early 90's!!!! I love those bastards.
Speaking of similar artists , or sounds like, Is it just me or does some of The Sword songs seem to closer to belonging in this category? Wondering if I'm the only one who heard similarities.
I agree with MooseKnuckle, Clutch may change their musical styles, but I believe it demonstrates the musicianship and absolut passion they have for music. To hear the early clutch, and then plug in some of the newer stuff, It blows my mind to think of the talent. It's completly diffrent types of styles, but it's still Clutch without a doubt, and they will ALWAYS have their loyal fan who acutally APPREICATE music for the art that it is.
quantum_chaos
EXCELLENT band! But I agree, the description here SUX. Led Zeppelin? Faith No More? Not so much.
When I started listening to Clutch,they were pretty hardcore.Pitchfork and Transnational are my favorite.They sure have changed .I'm not saying for the worse.I have still seen them 17 times over the years.They are one of my favorite bands.They don't play any of their old school favorites anymore,and I'm not talking about their self titled Jesus album.
One of my alltime fav bands , but I am not getting the Faith No More reference at all. Neil sounds like a cross between Tom Waits and the singer from Crowbar to me.
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You can't compare them to anyone, they are their own mold, a brand name.
BEARD OF DOOOOOOM
Awesome Band. Lots of talent there. Yet to have time to see them live.
a cross between Tom Waits and the singer from Crowbar to me.