To be perfectly honest, I hadn't heard of Clutch until about 12 months ago. A mate, and massive stoner rock fan, got me listening to one of their earlier cds. I loved it, although could never remember the name of it. On a recent trip to the record store I spotted Robot Hive/Exodus in the metal section and had to buy it.

Released in 2005, Robot Hive/Exodus is riff driven stoner rock. It's like a rock opera version of a Kyuss album. Sleazy rock riffs leading into more rock riffs, with gravel style vocals. Robot Hive/Exodus may be a concept album, but I'm not really sure.

The cover art is full of humanoid robots set in almost medieval surroundings. I'm sure it's making some kind of statement, but I haven't picked it up yet because the riffs are too good. The songs flow into one another and at times it's like a relaxing kick to the head.

Get this album if you like Queens of the Stoneage 'Rated R' or stoner rock from the mid to late 90's.