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Tracklisting:
1 The Incomparable Mr. Flannery
2 Burning Beard
3 Gullah
4 Mice and Gods
5 Pulasky Skyway
6 Never Be Moved
7 10001110101
8 Small Upsetters
9 Circus Maximus
10 Tripping the Alarm
11 10,000 Witnesses
12 Land of Pleasant Living
13 Gravel Road
14 Who's Been Talking?
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Band Name: Clutch
Album Name: Robot Hive: Exodus
Release Date: 2005-06-21
Label: DRT Entertainment
Producer:
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Bearing a stark, irresistible familiarity which resounds from the opening notes of 'The Incomparable Mr. Flannery' and carries on throughout the duration of 'Robot Hive/Exodus', Clutch have developed into an ensemble that is utterly original in it's combination of thick sounds, highly memorable songwriting and overall trippy quirkiness. Having produced a run of solid albums, yet never quite breaking the barrier of mainstream acceptance, Clutch are worthy of recognition as having been one of the most relevant assemblages of the past fifteen years. At long last, 'Robot Hive/Exodus' is the record that will give this well deserving group the attention it so richly deserves.
Clutch have refined their sound a bit over the years and while songs like 'Burning Beard' and 'Pulaski Skyway' recall the vibe of the group's self-titled record, these guys lock into a groove in a way that was absent in their younger days. But more than anything, the principal element driving this group's thunderous power its soul. Always a band to inject an interestingly bizarre twist into their writings, Clutch have managed to tame the strangeness just enough to give a singular impression that is quite attractive. Often the band betrays their career-spanning seventies retro influences, particularly on the rocking '10001110101', and yes, that's a lyric. This throwback nature further adds to the group's listenability, wildly apparent in the jamming sensation of 'Small Upsetters.'
One must point out that Clutch do much to push music forward as well as recalling its classic moments. 'Burning Beard' is a great example of the way in which this group exhibits a forward looking approach, rocking through meaty riffs and creative vocal subversions. Perhaps 'Mice And Gods' should be considered the best evidence of this band's ability to rock hard, as this track proves to be more straight ahead than the average Clutch cut. It is here that the band's ability to appeal to a wide variety of listeners becomes most apparent.
The fourteen songs that make up 'Robot Hive/Exodus' all bear a strong identity while remaining dynamic enough for the album to be appealing in its entirety. A definitive statement results as Clutch have delivered the most creative album to date.
Review by: Erin Fox
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