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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • lyrical depth and grit
  • for casual gatherings
  • engaging storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy instant hits
  • seek longer immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Fu Manchu· The Sword· Kyuss

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wicker 3:30
  • 2 Arcadia 3:00
  • 3 Juggernaut 3:37
  • 4 Far Country 3:49
  • 5 Nero's Fiddle 3:33
  • 6 Passive Restraints (demo) 3:02
  • 7 Bacchanal (demo) 3:49
  • 8 Milk of Human Kindness (demo) 4:09
  • 9 What Would a Wookie Do? 4:26
  • 10 Bottoms Up, Socrates 3:40

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