The Elephant Riders [ENHANCED]

Clutch

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 14, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 14, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000062HS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,800 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE 90s!, January 27, 2000

By A Customer

Clutch is one of the most wicked and deliciously un-commercial bands out there, but with their underground status comes PURE GENIUS! Clutch is so misunderstood, but the true appeal of the band's uniqueness comes through on "The Elephant Riders," their Columbia Records debut.

Frankly, I'm amazed that Columbia even got what this band was about. Imagine taking everything you love about Black Sabbath and classic stoner Rock, update the production, write lyrics that are incredibly clever and make it hip for anyone who's ever dared to question what hip is. Clutch is everything a Hard Rock fan could want without an ounce of pretentiousness.

Clutch's lyrics sound like they were stolen from the script of "Deliverance," and their backwoods, fuzzy guitar tones will mystify with their hypnotic groove.

Clutch is one of the most under-appreciated bands of the decade - if you don't own this album, BUY IT. It's well worth the sonic pleasure it will bring.

True fans should seek out their newly released "Jam Room" EP. It's well worth the effort.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Think they're 'growing' as a band..., July 29, 2000

By	BW (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews

I've been listening to Clutch since '93, when Transnational Speedway League came out. I found their stripped-down sound to be great, but what captured my attention was the unbelievably clever lyrics. Granted, I had to follow along via liner notes as Neil Fallon's vocal chords seemed to be shredding on every other track. Clutch is, by far, the most original of bands as far as songwriting goes; they're like a white-trash version of Rush. Now with this album, it's true, much of the aggression is gone and this is far more mellow, but the witty lyrics continue to flow. 'Ship of Gold' and 'The Soapmakers' being good examples of lyrical prowess and also good jams. Lastly, if you think Clutch has taken a mellower tack, hey--I'm down with any band that can work a trombone solo into the mix. Let's see other bands do THAT! So what if they're not as aggro as they were in 1993? Hey, maybe some of 'em got married and had kids! I have since then. Leave us old farts alone!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An irrestibly groovy album, October 20, 2001

By	Wheelchair Assassin (The Great Concavity) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Jam metal isn't a genre that one hears much, but if Clutch is any indication, it has some serious potential. This album boasts an intense power groove that could easily lead to whiplash from excessive head bobbing. The title track and "Eight Times Over Miss October" stand out especially. Each song is led by Tim Sult's grinding, stuttering guitars and Neil Fallon's guttural vocal wail. The rhythm section backs the songs well with booming bass lines and infectious, propulsive drumbeats. Clutch excel at making heavy music that is also extremely catchy and groovy, with a jam element that is rare in metal. For fans looking for a band that rocks like no other, Clutch is a good place to start.