"Reissue of CLUTCH's 9th album, 'Strange Cousins From the West.' The album kicks off with 'Motherless Child,' whose banjo intro evokes the musical gimmick of the inbred character from John Boorman's film 'Deliverance.' This reference, combined with the album's title, sets the musical landscape. Neil Fallon remains in fine form with his warm preacher-like voice, especially considering he's a small, scruffy white guy! 'Struck Down' shines with its groove and psychedelic guitar solo, while the unstoppable single '50,000 Unstoppable Watts' hits the listener with disarming ease. 'Abraham Lincoln' slows the tempo down, featuring a martial drumbeat. 'Minotaur' stands out as the title track, as it is here that the lyrics 'Strange Cousins From The West' appear. With hallucinatory riffs on repeat, the CLUTCH machine shows no signs of stopping. 'Witchdoctor' and 'Freakonomics' showcase the talent and originality of the Rednecks' infectious and abrasive sound. Notable additions include 'Algo Ha Cambiado,' sung in Spanish, and the track 'Metroliner Special,' an exclusive offered on the band's official website as a 'happening' before the album's release. Purists can now embark on their quest."
