''Book of Bad Decisions'' is the twelfth studio album by American rock band
Clutch, released on September 7, 2018, through the band's own label
Weathermaker Music. It was released on CD, regular black vinyl, limited coke bottle clear vinyl and on picture disc, and was produced by Vance Powell.
Reception
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MetalSucks'' praised the album, calling it a "slightly disjointed record that sounds like the simmering undercurrent of disbelief, anxiety, and rage that lies just below the surface of the world today." ''
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its ...
'' was also positive in their review, stating "''Book of Bad Decisions'' is another solid latter-day Clutch record, bathed in the grit and liberal fuzz tone that have made their live shows legendary."
''
Exclaim!'' gave the album a 9/10, stating that "this really needs to be said more, but Clutch are one of the best rock acts of the modern era".
Track listing
All songs written by Clutch.
Personnel
Clutch
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Neil Fallon
Neil Fallon (born October 25, 1971) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and occasional rhythm guitarist and keyboardist for the rock band Clutch. He is also the lead singer for The Company Band and Dunsmuir, and joined The Bak ...
– vocals, rhythm guitar
*
Tim Sult
Richard Timothy Sult is an American musician best known as the guitarist for rock band Clutch. He is also the guitarist for an instrumental side project, The Bakerton Group, and an occasional member of the reggae rock / stoner rock
Stoner ...
– lead guitar
* Dan Maines – bass
*
Jean-Paul Gaster
Jean-Paul Gaster (born June 19, 1971) is the drummer for American rock band Clutch.
Style and influences
Jean-Paul Gaster learned to play drums by playing along to 1960s and 1970s heavy rock bands like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, ZZ Top and Black ...
– drums
Additional personnel
* Chris Brooks – Hammond B3, wurlitzer and piano on "Book of Bad Decisions", "In Walks Barbarella", "Emily Dickinson", "Sonic Counselor", "Vision Quest" and "Hot Bottom Feeder"
* Mike Dillon – percussion, vibraphone on "In Walks Barbarella", "Hot Bottom Feeder", "Book of Bad Decisions" and "Lorelei"
* Kevin Gatzke – tenor, baritone saxophone and horn arrangement on "In Walks Barbarella"
* Vinnie Ciesielski – trumpet
* Roy Agee – trombone and bass trombone
Technical personnel
* Vance Powell – production, engineering and mixing
* Michael Fahey – production assistant
* Paul Logus – mastering
Charts
References
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Clutch (band) albums
2018 albums