tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20796972138471419092012-02-28T00:23:11.979-05:00A Blog Based on New Southern Rock BandsEric Francoeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156418429623619560noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079697213847141909.post-12216170922405323812012-02-06T21:05:00.000-05:002012-02-13T15:10:16.133-05:002012-02-13T15:10:16.133-05:00<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Few new southern rock bands can successfully revive classic sounds of the Southern Rock genre while still maintaining some sort of relevancy. Formed in the early 90’s, <b>Clutch</b> has since approached the Blues, Rock’n’Roll and Southern Rock genre with a modernistic twist. Their take on the genre is very groovy and fueled with big riffs toped with intelligent and often humourous lyrics. Though <b>Clutch</b> have recently gained a bit of fame by featuring “</span><i style="font-family: Helvetica;">Electric Worry</i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">” off of the album “</span><i style="font-family: Helvetica;">Blast Tyrant</i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">” on a “</span><i style="font-family: Helvetica;">Left 4 Dead 2” </i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">TV spot, the rest of their catalogue cannot be missed.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b>Clutch</b>’s earlier material, <i>Transnational Speedway League</i> (1993) and <i>Clutch</i> (1995) are much different than what they do now. The sound is more rooted into the punk and hardcore genre, with aggressive vocals and simplified guitar riffs. Since the 1998 release, “<i>The Elephant Riders</i>” the band has continuously refined their sound and has become much more better at becoming a true southern rock band. The vocals have become much more approachable, while often still being aggressive. The guitars have become more complex and interesting to listen too, with effects such as the Wah pedal being commonplace. The drums continue to drive this band, adding incredible groove and intricacy to what could have been a very standard rock sound. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ifMu-wROsAg/TzB_yshNMpI/AAAAAAAAAAc/3_PEwTwIg6w/s1600/clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Clutch" border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ifMu-wROsAg/TzB_yshNMpI/AAAAAAAAAAc/3_PEwTwIg6w/s200/clutch.jpg" title="Clutch" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">I’ve stressed this many times, <b>Clutch</b> is not your old fashion “Daddy Rock”. The band is in no way mainstream material, but the musicianship, strong vocals and thought provoking lyrics are undeniably worth listening too. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">So what’s the latest news from <b>Clutch</b>? The band is set to release a new album sometime this year (2012). For now, they have been teasing the release by playing “Newt”, a working titled song during the live shows.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> If your looking for a southern rock band with a new sound inspired by older music, check out the recommended albums listed below. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F3rKIPLDrlg/TzB_5BpBtlI/AAAAAAAAAAk/d7K1PuS7Xqs/s1600/-userserve-ak.last.fm-serve-_-26408295-Clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Neil Fallon" border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F3rKIPLDrlg/TzB_5BpBtlI/AAAAAAAAAAk/d7K1PuS7Xqs/s320/-userserve-ak.last.fm-serve-_-26408295-Clutch.jpg" title="Neil Fallon" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The Band:</span></div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> </div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Neil Fallon - Vocals</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Tim Sult - Guitar</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Dan Maines - Bass</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Jean-Paul Gaster - Drum</span></li> </ul> <br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Albums To Check Out:</span></div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> </div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Blast Tyrant</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Robot Hive/ Exodus</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">From Beale Street to Oblivion</span></li> </ul> <br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Songs To Check Out:</span></div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> </div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Electric Worry</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Cypress Grove</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Gravel Road</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">The Mob Goes Wild</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">Black Umbrella</span></li> </ul> <br /> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Related Southern Rock Bands:</span></div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -18.0pt;"> </div> <ul> <li><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">The Company Band</span></b></li> <li><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;"><b>The Bakerton Group</b></span></li> <li><b><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-indent: -18pt;">King Hobo</span></b></li> </ul> <br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SouthernRockBands/~4/MiIC_Ld5Je0" height="1" width="1"/>Eric Francoeurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156418429623619560noreply@blogger.com0http://southernrockbandsblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/clutch-new-take-on-old-sounds.html