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Book of Bad Decisions

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Track Listings

1	Gimme the Keys
2	Spirit of '76
3	Book of Bad Decisions
4	How to Shake Hands
5	In Walks Barbarella
6	Vision Quest
7	Weird Times
8	Emily Dickinson
9	Sonic Counselor
10	A Good Fire
11	Ghoul Wrangler
12	H.B. Is in Control
13	Hot Bottom Feeder
14	Paper & Strife
15	Lorelei

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2018 release, the 12th album from the Maryland rockers. The album was recorded at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN by producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) and consists of 15 new tracks. "With Vance Powell as producer we were able to make a very different kind of an album. The songs feel as if they could jump out of the speakers!" says drummer Jean-Paul Gaster. Bassist Dan Maines seconds that when he says "Recording in Nashville with Vance Powell gave us a new and fresh approach towards making an album that truly captures the live energy of Clutch in a way I don't think we've done before." Guitarist Tim Sult adds "Laying down guitar tracks with Vance was fun and inspiring. Going through and trying out his and his engineer, Mike Fahey's collection of vintage amps was one of my favorite recording studio experiences. I think the outro solo of "Emily Dickinson" turned out particularly great."

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.07 x 5.61 x 0.4 inches; 3.84 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ WEATHERMAKER MUSIC
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2018
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2018
Label ‏ : ‎ WEATHERMAKER MUSIC
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D3CQNTT
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Germany
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Linda S.

Very cool

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2022

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Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loved it

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L. Furman

NO VINYL COVER

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2021

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I was under the impression this item would come in a cardboard cover like old vinyl records used to, but this was not the case. It was in a plastic cover. The intention was to get the band to autograph it at an event we were attending, but because it wasn't in the cover expected we didn't take it. Asked for a refund and was properly granted such.

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Robert stoll

Are you cool. Well I'm cool

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 29, 2018

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I'm gonna be President
Of the United States
First Tuesday in November
Mark it down and save the date

Live music in the White House
Strictly B.Y.O.B.
The public want to get down
It is our collective destiny

I'm gonna kiss all the babies
Maybe kiss their Mamas too
I don't need the secret service
I know how to work a room

I'm gonna be President
Of the United States
I was born to be the President
Of these United States

On the day I was born
All the nurses and doctors
"Take that boy out his crib
And put him in the Executive Office!"

First thing that I'm gonna do
Is disclose all those U.F.O.s
Put Jimi Hendrix on the 20 dollar bill
And Bill Hicks on a 5 note

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M. B. Prier

A llok back at a career in music

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2020

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The band did a great job of reminiscing about a long career and the parts they regret or remember darkly. Some really great tunes here and if you, too, have recently had a bad year I recommend this as a cathartic way to let it go via some serious loud rock. Plus, probably the hardest song ever about Emily Dickenson anyone will ever write.

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B. Maturen

Solid Clutch Album, But Vinyl Fans Beware

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 23, 2020

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This is a solid, enjoyable album by Clutch, not as good as Blast Tyrant or Earth Rocker, but they make it interesting with innovative arrangements that include horns and piano. I first bought the vinyl and was really disappointed with the sound, which I can only describe as flat. Annoyed, I then bought the CD, which sounds much brighter and more dynamic. If you want a physical copy, get the CD. A band this great deserves better sound on vinyl.

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RamboDog

Clutch does it again

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2019

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If you're a Clutch fan, you'll love this album. It took me 3 or 4 complete listens to get used to the new sound but it's great as always. These songs are definitely awesome live and have a more traditional Clutch feel when you hear them without the processing and added instruments (mainly horns). Some old school fans may be disappointed, but I've been around since Transnational Speedway League and realize that bands evolve. It's good, go see them live and then buy all the albums.

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Bigrichpgh

Packaging is horrible

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2022

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The music is great BUT 2 songs dont play because of the packaging. The glue that holds the CD holder in place some how was on the CD. The disc itself now has some damage to it. This was a gift for another person, luckily i still have a few days to return.

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Phillip R. Wallace

Weird Packaging

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2018

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I had issues with delivery so I've listened to the album on Youtube. It's not a bad album, but not one of their top efforts either. The horns and different tone are a welcome change from the last couple of albums that were fairly 'samey'.

I'm not a fan of the packaging though. I guess I didn't realize when I preordered that this wasn't going to be a cd case or sleeve, but instead is a fairly large art book. As is I could not keep the cd in my car, thankfully I have a spare cd case to keep it in.

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S L Locker

Impressive addition to the Clutch discography.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 7, 2018

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Clutch seem to have been evolving their sound since they started and for me at least, this became evident with 'Blast Tyrant' back in '04. Since then the evolution has been subtle yet effective. They seem to tread that very difficult path between not producing the same thing with every album and not doing something radically different. 'Book of Bad Decisions' is no different and if you like Clutch (and who doesn't?) you will find a natural progression from 'Psychic Warfare' with the same driving riffs, powerful bass and drums, that voice and those lyrics. I have to add that i have only listened to this album once and i'm on my second listen as i write this. Without going through it track by track, 'Gimme the Keys' is a great opener and it really sets the scene better than Neil Fallon saying 'Hi, we are Clutch and this is our new album, enjoy'! I will say that there are times when Tim Sult seems to be channeling Mountain-era Leslie West (Spirit of '76) but it is very subtle. 'How To Shake Hands' would not have been out of place on either of the previous two albums and there is some funky rhythm section and appropriate horns on 'In Walks Barbarella' that sounds a tiny bit like 'Vehicle' era Ides of March but in a way only Clutch could make it sound. Can't wait to hear 'Lorelei' live! Sufficed to say that as a follow up to 'Psychic Warfare' and the earlier 'Earth Rocker' it is more of the same but with little changes and nuances that just make it that bit different. If you liked these albums you will like this, it is reassuringly familiar without being the same.......if that makes sense.
If i can use the Porsche 911 analogy, when you see the development of the 911 every year there are small even imperceptible changes which result in many claiming it has not changed at all. Yet, when you compare the original 911 to the modern day version, they are very different indeed. It is an evolution that we don't even have to go back as far as 'Transnational Speedway League' to see. Listen to 'Pure Rock Fury' before listening the 'Book of Bad Decisions' and you'll see it. Its not chalk and cheese but it is an organic evolution without compromise. An honest development of their sound and a very welcome one at that. Superb, energetic, exciting, reassuring, surprising; all in all, impressive.

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Blew1

Clutch's inability to fully crack the mainstream scene remains one of life's biggest mysteries!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 26, 2018

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Clutch is one of my favourite bands, perhaps THE favourite band. They're one of those bands you can say without any pretence at all, that: 'they don't do bad albums,' ...and they haven't and unlike many other bands where this applies, they have often reinvented themselves (sometimes slightly, other times quite drastically) but never to their detriment! A rare feat indeed!
Apart from the slightly plodding 'Strange Cousins from the West,' and the maybe too laid back and slightly niche' 'Jam Room,' I can pretty much recommend every Clutch album to old and new fans alike. That being said, this album is really difficult to pigeonhole even in comparison to previous and even recent Clutch albums.
For me, this album takes the experimental nature of 'Robot Hive / Exodus,' a little bit of the punk / hardcore edge off 'Blast Tyrant' and drastically improves the overt-blues influence of 'Strange Cousins From The West,' ...doing it much better than that latter album in the process!
The keyboards are definitely back here after taking a break from the last two releases, but are still used sparingly and tastefully and never overwhelm or outlive their welcome.
The highlight for me has to be the funky 'Sonic Counselor,' a catchy number which echoes RHCP, mixed with Clutch's humbucker girth and heavier thump, new and old at the same time. Opener ‘Gimme The Keys’ hits the throttle hard (pun intended drivers!) after its fuzzy, abstract intro and does set the tone well, whilst ‘How To Shake Hands’ grabs all modern bands and gives them a lesson on how to write a political song without being too obvious and biased. The lyrics are open without really condoning or condemning either side of today’s complicated political landscape and encourages the listener to make their own mind and meaning – this is how it’s done.
‘In Walks Barbarella’ is a bit of a departure for the band. The guitars actually seem to take a step back to an almost Motown-inspired, jazzy, funky band section – I’m not entirely sure how to describe it but it’s unique for Clutch! Feel free to correct me! And the double hit of, what I would call ‘Clutch Standards’ of ‘Ghoul Wrangler’ and ‘HB Is In Control’ is also very difficult to top. Great riffs, catchy hooks, melodies and just good ol’ fun rock’n’roll.
On the down side, this album does feel slightly disjointed and even directionless especially when compared to the ‘is it or is it not a concept album?’ undercurrent of ‘Psychic Warfare.’ One song is so different to the next that it could feel like a haphazardly thrown together Clutch ‘Greatest Hits’ collection. It has the same amount of songs as ‘Blast Tyrant’ but doesn’t have its seamless, track to track flow, which is a bit jarring. That being said, as has been pointed out by other reviews in the media, what better metaphor to reflect how people of all ages feel in today’s world? It’s a matter of perspective and it in no way devalues the album, its songs’ or crucially, my enjoyment of this fine album.
Whilst not quite hitting the peaks of their self-titled album, the stoner prog majesty of 'The Elephant Riders,' the hardcore/metal energy of 'Blast Tyrant,' nor even the equally excellent last two albums of 'Earthrocker' and 'Psychic Warfare,' 'The Book of Bad Decisions' is yet another essential Clutch purchase for any of their fans. Yet more proof that this band of Maryland rockers can’t put a foot wrong.

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A M Leech

dissapointed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 6, 2019

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long time clutch fan and have really enjoyed their most recent albums particularly physic warfare. However this album seems bland. don't get me wrong its not a terrible album but when compared to their back catalogue it lacks something memorable. for me no track really stands out except maybe spirit of 76. I'm sure many people will love this album but I found it rather forgettable.

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Mr. K

Almost but not quite there.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 20, 2018

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Great songs ... not a duff track on the LP ... but ... it sounds like they're in the wrong order ... or were recorded at different times to the others ... the drums are especially different on this LP (eg. using distortion & differing drum type/tone/sounds per song (which is good to hear)) ... but for me it doesn't 'flow' as an album & I find myself picking out individual songs to play rather than letting the LP play from start to finish ... Earth Rocker & Psychic Warfare were always going to be hard to follow ... so overall it's almost but not quite there (but ALL of the songs are still excellent).

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Music Man

Disappointment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 29, 2021

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By their impressive standards this is, in my opinion, a weaker Clutch album. For the most part there's little differentiation between its ambitious 15 tracks. Mind you, it's worth buying for one lyric alone, "In walks Barbarella, set to stun!"

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