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Blarobbarg · 05-18-2012, 10:27 PM

Clutch, Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths

Revisited this just awhile ago. Forgot how incredibly pissed this is. Despite Clutch's current stoner rock/blues metal/whatever, they used to be totally hardcore. This is a straight-up, come-at-me-if-you-dare, fists swinging, hardcore punk album. With stoner influences. Thought it was waaaaaay better than the last time I listened to it.

Clutch, Live At The Googolplex

Another revisit. Unlike the last, I've always thought this was great. It's actually NOT recorded at "The Googolplex," that's just the name. The songs were all recorded at various gigs and spliced together. Still, it sounds seamless. This was farther along in their career, but not quite totally bluesy yet. As a result, it's less intense that Transnational, but still sounds... shouty. Also adds really interesting psychedelic twists to songs that did not have them before. Love it.

Codeine, The White Birch

Apparently, this is "slowcore." I've always laughed at that so-called "genre," but this doesn't have me laughing. In fact, it's quite depressing, but in the best possible way. Suuuuuuper slow tempos, but with great technique. Gotta give props on the drums, too. It's very hard to make slow drums sound excellent, but the drummer pulls it off.
Sound-wise, the album sticks to the typical 90's alternative rock schtick of quiet-loud-quiet-loud, but they do it very very well. Definitely check it out.

I have several more, but this will do for now.

05-18-2012, 10:27 PM	#8118 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Clutch, Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths Revisited this just awhile ago. Forgot how incredibly pissed this is. Despite Clutch's current stoner rock/blues metal/whatever, they used to be totally hardcore. This is a straight-up, come-at-me-if-you-dare, fists swinging, hardcore punk album. With stoner influences. Thought it was waaaaaay better than the last time I listened to it. Clutch, Live At The Googolplex Another revisit. Unlike the last, I've always thought this was great. It's actually NOT recorded at "The Googolplex," that's just the name. The songs were all recorded at various gigs and spliced together. Still, it sounds seamless. This was farther along in their career, but not quite totally bluesy yet. As a result, it's less intense that Transnational, but still sounds... shouty. Also adds really interesting psychedelic twists to songs that did not have them before. Love it. Codeine, The White Birch Apparently, this is "slowcore." I've always laughed at that so-called "genre," but this doesn't have me laughing. In fact, it's quite depressing, but in the best possible way. Suuuuuuper slow tempos, but with great technique. Gotta give props on the drums, too. It's very hard to make slow drums sound excellent, but the drummer pulls it off. Sound-wise, the album sticks to the typical 90's alternative rock schtick of quiet-loud-quiet-loud, but they do it very very well. Definitely check it out. I have several more, but this will do for now. __________________ https://rateyourmusic.com/~Blarobbarg ｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆　^my RYM^　｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆ (◠‿◠✿)