Is Blast Tyrant a good place to start with Clutch?

Yes, Blast Tyrant is recommended as a starting point for new Clutch listeners. A potent blend of bluesy riffs and hard-hitting grooves that capture the essence of stoner rock's raw power. By the time of its release in 2011, Clutch had established themselves as a staple in the stoner rock genre, with this being their sixth studio album. Following their commercially successful release 'Strange Cousins from the West' in 2009, 'Blast Tyrant' continued to build on their reputation for intricate songwriting and dynamic live performances.

Who is Blast Tyrant for?

Blast Tyrant works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, story-driven lyrical exploration and long, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on Blast Tyrant?

Blast Tyrant has 15 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Blast Tyrant

Clutch · 2011

54 min · 15 tracks · hard rock

A potent blend of bluesy riffs and hard-hitting grooves that capture the essence of stoner rock's raw power.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mercury Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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The Mob Goes Wild — This track showcases Clutch's signature blend of catchy hooks and heavy instrumentation, encapsulating their ability to merge humor with social commentary.
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(In the Wake of) The Swollen Goat — A standout track that exemplifies the band's storytelling prowess, weaving vivid imagery through a heavy yet melodic soundscape.
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Profits of Doom — With its infectious groove and clever lyrics, this song highlights the band's knack for combining hard rock with thought-provoking themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album combines strong songwriting with skilled performances, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.

What we noticed

Lyrically, the album incorporates storytelling elements, with some songs featuring recurring themes and motifs that connect throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
story-driven lyrical exploration
long, immersive listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its unique sound and strong grooves, reflecting Clutch's established style.
Themes: social commentary· vivid storytelling· bluesy rebellion
Career context: By the time of its release in 2011, Clutch had established themselves as a staple in the stoner rock genre, with this being their sixth studio album. Following their commercially successful release 'Strange Cousins from the West' in 2009, 'Blast Tyrant' continued to build on their reputation for intricate songwriting and dynamic live performances.
Stylistic neighbors: Fu Manchu· The Sword· Kyuss