A Shogun Named MarcusHere's a classic early Clutch song, and it's also their first single. This album is remarkably different from every other album they put out because this one has a definite Minor Threat/Bad Brains vibe going on (though not as punk-like). This song, however, is short sweet and to the point as well as having deliciously catchy and "different lyrics". Neil Fallon has a degree in English and he knows his way with a pen. SpacegrassAh, this is Clutch's magnum opus, so to speak. Countless bands have praised it as it being their favorite song or their inspiration (such as System of a Down and a few other bands that escape me at the moment). It's lengthy for a Clutch song, but well worth it. It plays with dynamics, switching drastically from forte to mezzo piano in basically a second. Though it's far off, many post-metal bands owe a lot to this song. Pfft. kidding.The DragonflyOh yes, this is my favorite Clutch song by far. This version is only five minutes, but the original is twelve minutes (with four minutes of silence in the middle of course. The actual track is five, then four mintues of silience, followed by another short 3 minute track, but the first is the better of the two). The lyrical content is a bit silly because it actually is about insects, but the metaphors, oh god, the metaphors. Just listen and enjoy. Release the KrakenThis song is just so cool. It's the perfect "jamming song". You can take the melody and go all over the place and turn this three minute song into a twelve minute stoner jam, with great results. Trust me, I know from experience, that and the lyrics are badass.Binge and PurgeI know this is out of order, because it was released on the same album as A Shogun Named Marcus, but this song deserves a mention, because it's Clutch at their darkest, and I mean it. It's powerful, it's mosh-inducing. It's amazing, plus, it's about loony cults. Always fun. Drink to the DeadIt's a great drinking song, and it's extremely catchy. It's a sombre song, without being slow or melancholic. This song is meant more to uplift you and to start drinking and get over your problems. I can't help but to sing along and bob left and right to the tune. I absolutely love this song.The Mob Goes WildFuck this song is amazing. Listen and enjoy my friends. It was the first Clutch song I really loved and will continue to just be awesome. Not only that, but when this shit goes on live, holy fuck does everyone go crazy. It's an experience, trust me.The RegulatorRevel in it's awesome-ness. Just listen no need to read.Bearning BeardThis is my anthem, folks. Just listen and try to get a mental picture. These lyrics are my favorite Clutch lines by far. Nothing they have done up to that point nor will they do after would top this. Electric WorryNow, THIS IS THE BLUES. Dear god, just listen. Power PlayerAnother lyrical gem. It's a great defiant song that screams awesome. I know I've been writing significantly less for each song, but I don't have that much time. Either way, enjoy.Fuck you motherfuckers and listen to the amazing band that is and only will be Clutch.
