Clutch is an American rock band from Germantown, Maryland, formed in 1990. Since its formation the band line-up has included Neil Fallon (vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards), Tim Sult (lead guitar, backing vocals), Dan Maines (bass, backing vocals) and Jean-Paul Gaster
(drums and percussion). To date, Clutch has released nine studio
albums, and several rarities and live albums. They now own their own
label, Weathermaker. Awesomenes of this band can't be described. Beards rules!!!
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Clutch Formerly (Glut Trip) was formed in 1990 by Dan Maines (bass),
Jean Paul Gaster (drums), Tim Sult (guitar), and Roger Smalls a.k.a.
"ARCaine" (Vocals) and built a local following through several live
performances. Following a show with the band Maelstrom, Small decided to
leave and continue his studies at Towson University eventually earning
his degree in Ancient History. Small and the band believed it was in the
best interest to continue with someone who was familiar with their
hardcore edge that was focused on the heavy anti authoritarian-political
lyrics that Small was becoming well known for. The departure of Small
from the band was a mutual parting of the ways with no animosity between
the members of the band at that time. It was decided that the band
needed a new name and Clutch was chosen. Neil Fallon a long time friend
of Tim, JP, and Dan was promoted to lead singer. Fallon changed the
style, delivery, and focus of the band from its previous
Anti-Authoritarian political defiance to that of a Southern Stoner Rock
ranging from subjects such as, John Wilkes Booth, trucks, and beer.
Songs such as The House of Peterbilt, Rock and Roll Outlaw, Texan Book
of the Dead, Bertha's Big Back Yard, and Raised by Horses continue to be
fan favorites. Tim Sult's mastery of the wah wah peddle soon became
Clutch's centerpiece during their live shows. The band quickly gained
notice with the new sound gathering their army through touring. The
initial 7" single release of "Passive Restraints" on the Earache label
was a the first step in Clutch's march to glory. It was soon that many
labels started to call the band and EastWest Records signed Clutch.
Their debut LP, Transnational Speedway League, was released in 1993. It was followed by a self-titled album two years later that gained Clutch mainstream exposure. The band moved to the larger Columbia label for the 1998 album The Elephant Riders. They followed it in 1999 with a self-released groove-based album Jam Room.
Each Clutch album is marked by a distinct and cohesive sound dubbed
the ultimate jam band. The musical style of the band has migrated from heavy metal and hardcore punk to hard rock. The band has also integrated funk influences into their rock sound. Strong blues
influences have also become prominent in the releases of the later
years as vocalist/guitarist Neil Fallon notes: "We've been really
conscious of the blues over the last couple of years, and you have to
admit that the blues really is the source of all rock and roll. I think
it's important to go to the source to find that inspiration."
The lyrics of Clutch songs have progressed from early releases that
were marked with an angry, serious tone to latter releases that are
characterized by intelligence, wordplay, and subtle humour. The songs make frequent references to history, mythology, popular culture, and religion; for example, "I Have the Body of John Wilkes Booth", from the self-titled album, tells the story of a fisherman who discovers the corpse of Lincoln's assassin in the Susquehanna River. Jam Room's "Release the Kraken" inserts a hero called Useless the Younger into the movie Clash of the Titans. The band's lyrics also often contain surrealistic imagery.
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1993 - Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths
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1995 - Clutch
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1998 - The Elephant Riders
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1999 - Jam Room
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2001 - Pure Rock Fury
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2004 - Blast Tyrant
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2005 - Robot Hive/Exodus
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2007 - From Beale Street to Oblivion
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2009 - Strange Cousins from the West
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