Pitchfork & Lost Needles
Clutch · 2005
36 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · stoner rock
A raw fusion of blues rock and stoner grooves that channels both grit and lyrical depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo grooves lyrical depth and grit for casual gatherings
- Context
- In 2005, Clutch was on a trajectory following their 2004 album, 'Blast Tyrant', which had marked a commercial resurgence. 'Pitchfork & Lost Needles' serves as a bridge between their established sound and the deeper exploration of themes in their subsequent work. This album features demos and unreleased tracks, highlighting their creative process during this period.
- If you like
- hard rock, blues rock, stoner rock
Pitchfork & Lost Needles is an album by Clutch, released in 2005. A raw fusion of blues rock and stoner grooves that channels both grit and lyrical depth. This release is notable for showcasing early versions of songs that would later feature prominently in Clutch's discography, reflecting their artistic evolution. The album received positive feedback from fans and critics alike, reinforcing Clutch's standing in the hard rock scene, while its demo tracks provide insight into their songwriting process. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pitchfork & Lost Needles sound like?
A raw fusion of blues rock and stoner grooves that channels both grit and lyrical depth. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock.
What makes Pitchfork & Lost Needles by Clutch notable?
This release is notable for showcasing early versions of songs that would later feature prominently in Clutch's discography, reflecting their artistic evolution. The album received positive feedback from fans and critics alike, reinforcing Clutch's standing in the hard rock scene, while its demo tracks provide insight into their songwriting process. In 2005, Clutch was on a trajectory following their 2004 album, 'Blast Tyrant', which had marked a commercial resurgence. 'Pitchfork & Lost Needles' serves as a bridge between their established sound and the deeper exploration of themes in their subsequent work. This album features demos and unreleased tracks, highlighting their creative process during this period.
Who is Pitchfork & Lost Needles for?
Pitchfork & Lost Needles works well if you're into steady mid-tempo grooves, lyrical depth and grit and for casual gatherings.
How many songs are on Pitchfork & Lost Needles?
Pitchfork & Lost Needles has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wicker 3:30
- 2 Arcadia 3:00
- 3 Juggernaut Standout 3:37
- 4 Far Country 3:49
- 5 Nero's Fiddle 3:33
- 6 Passive Restraints (demo) Standout 3:02
- 7 Bacchanal (demo) 3:49
- 8 Milk of Human Kindness (demo) 4:09
- 9 What Would a Wookie Do? Standout 4:26
- 10 Bottoms Up, Socrates 3:40
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
36 min 38 sec
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