All Artists: Iron Claw Title: Iron Claw Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Rockadrome Original Release Date: 1/1/2009 Re-Release Date: 5/26/2009 Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 858581015018 |
![]() | Iron Claw Iron Claw Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
First official release of early 70s Scottish underground heavy rock recordings from this group who were stomping around the UK with the likes of Black Sabbath, Hackensack, Pink Fairies, Juicy Lucy and others from the time,... more » |
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Product Description First official release of early 70s Scottish underground heavy rock recordings from this group who were stomping around the UK with the likes of Black Sabbath, Hackensack, Pink Fairies, Juicy Lucy and others from the time, but never released a proper album. Their name, Iron Claw, was taken from the first line in King Crimson's song "21st Century Schizoid Man". In the beginning, Iron Claw probably became the world's first Black Sabbath tribute band, as they incorporated the entire first Black Sabbath LP and single into their set. As they went on, their live sets included many originals as well as covers such as War Pigs, Fairies Wear Boots, Wicked World, Green Manalishi and Lady Whiskey. This collection of sixteen original studio tracks documents their existence from 1970 thru 1974 and features a wonderful 16-page booklet with extensive liner notes, lyrics and photos. |
CD ReviewsIron awesome B. E Jackson | Pennsylvania | 06/03/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "I don't care how much this album sounds like Black Sabbath- Iron Claw is a mighty fine rock band. Besides, I'd say this band is based more in the blues (excluding the lengthy jam on Sabbath's debut album, of course).
"Claustrophobia"... oh I'm sorry "CLAWstrophobia" contains some mighty heavy guitar riffs for its time. Yes it's true you will hear similarities and comparisons ranging from Cream to Deep Purple to Black Sabbath, but I honestly could care less. The fact I'm the first person to review this album is totally amazing to me. This album doesn't deserve to be forgotten, and it's a darn shame it has. You mean to tell me there's like, THOUSANDS of stoner rock Black Sabbath wannabe bands out there today, and *those* bands are getting more recognition than this Iron Claw album? That makes absolutely ZERO sense. Excuse me if I don't believe that's very fair. According to the description, Iron Claw used to cover Black Sabbath songs back in the day. That would have been something to see through a live experience. Actually that's pretty amazing considering Black Sabbath was just tagged as another rock band back in the early 70's. Of course today we recognize Sabbath for all their innovations and Iommi's ahead of its time distinctive guitar tone, but back in the day, let's just say, it's really awesome at least SOMEBODY out there was paying close attention to Black Sabbath enough to cover their material. Anyway, while listening to Iron Claw, you will probably pick up many Sabbath similarities. I've spotted a few myself. One track sounds like the speeding up part of the title track "Black Sabbath" from their debut, another song contains tempo changes amazingly similar to "Hands of Doom", while another similarity I immediately noticed was the guitar jam at the end of "Lord of this World" used for a track on this Iron Claw album. Now these aren't note for note ripoffs or anything, and who knows? Perhaps I'm just paying *too* close attention and I'm completely off. I'd say another band Iron Claw resembles would be Jethro Tull. The flutes, and even some of the guitar solos remind me of early Jethro Tull. Actually listen to the guitar playing from Minstrel in the Gallery and you might hear some similarities. Of course that album came out way after this one, so maybe Jethro Tull was listening to these guys. Of course many of us are aware of the Black Sabbath/Jethro Tull connections concerning Tony Iommi, but that's irrelevant in this particular case. Unless Iron Claw used to tour with those bands back in the day. Anyway, ENOUGH comparisons. On its own, the majority of this Iron Claw album is some of the finest early hard rock combined with a touch of blues you will ever hear. The vocals become better with repeated listens, and the entire album just has a ton of replay value. PLEASE! Someone else out there review this album so I'm not the only one." |