2009-04-26
Multi-instrumentalist, Clutchy Hopkins, is still being promoted as a mystery man of sorts. If you seek information about him, you'll find wild stories and unsubstantiated facts. Basically, he's travelled the world, investigating consciousness and its relation to music. He's studied under Zen monks in Japan, a Raja yogi in India, and a master percussionist in Nigeria, amongst others. Along the way, he has made some great music, attempting to utilize the lessons he's learned in the last thirty-some years. This is a typical Clutchy album. It's full of drum 'n bass beats, punctuated with organ, flute, electronics, melodica, and various home-made instruments. This is innovative and funky dub at its groovin' best. Rebecca Ruth.
Jill Sobule
California Years
Okkervil River
- The Stand-Ins
THE BLACK ANGELS
Clear Lake Forest
WILL HOGE
Even If It Breaks Your Heart
UMPHREY'S MCGEE
The Bottom Half
THE INNOCENCE MISSION
My Room in the Trees
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