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The Elephant Riders

Clutch · 1998

56 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · stoner rock

A raw fusion of hard rock and stoner grooves, driven by powerful rhythms and gritty vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • engaging narratives across tracks
  • gritty vocals for intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'The Elephant Riders' was Clutch's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1995 and 'The Elephant Riders' marked their growing prominence in the underground rock scene. The album showcases a maturation in their sound, as they began to refine their blend of heavy riffs and lyrical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Fu Manchu· The Sword· Kyuss

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Elephant Riders 3:50
  • 2 Ship Of Gold 4:22
  • 3 Eight Times Over Miss October 4:21
  • 4 The Soapmakers 2:57
  • 5 The Yeti 4:59
  • 6 Muchas Veces 5:43
  • 7 Green Buckets 3:52
  • 8 Wishbone 3:43
  • 9 Crackerjack 5:10
  • 10 The Dragonfly 6:20
  • 11 Gifted & Talented 2:41
  • 12 David Rose 4:28
  • 13 05 4:27

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