Title: The beginning of the end
Product review: This EP began the decline of Tar. Once the band left Amphetamine Reptile for Touch & Go, it seemed like they lost focus. Gone was the stunning interplay of heavy, repetitive guitars and inventive drumming. Instead, the songs became much more straight-ahead and conventional. Sort of a lighter, more poppish Tar. Perhaps they decided to try to broaden their appeal in the wake of the commercialization of grunge.I recommend seeking out Tar's earlier stuff, especially JACKSON. Clincher just isn't that great, except for the cool pix of the aluminum-clad guitars on the cover.
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