La Curandera, Clutch

Artist: Clutch Title: La Curandera Album Type: Compilation Album (Special Edition) Original Release Date: September 29, 2015 Label: Weathermaker Music (Catalog: WM043 / WM053) Genre: Hard Rock / Stoner Rock / Blues Rock

Background & Production La Curandera is a unique compilation curated by frontman Neil Fallon, specifically featuring tracks from Clutch’s deep catalog that center around "formidable female protagonists." The album was originally released in 2015 as part of the "Ten Bands One Cause" campaign to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness (Gilda's Club NYC). Because it was a charitable release, it wasn't just a "best-of" but a conceptual collection designed to highlight a specific lyrical theme in the band's storytelling.

Musical Composition & Style The album spans various eras of the band, from the groove-heavy stoner rock of the early 2000s to their more recent blues-inflected hard rock.

• Featured Tracks: Includes essentials like "Cypress Grove" and "Cyborg Bette," alongside the fan-favorite live staple "The Dragonfly."

• Rare Versions: Notably features a Demo Version of the title track "La Curandera," which differs from the final studio version found on Blast Tyrant.

• Sonic Texture: The tracklist showcases the band's ability to blend heavy, syncopated riffs with Neil Fallon's rhythmic, "fire-and-brimstone" vocal delivery.

• Side A/B Flow: Side A focuses on darker, atmospheric narratives ("Black Umbrella"), while Side B leans into high-energy rockers ("Night Hag") and epic closers.

Original Pressing & Collector Notes Collectors hunt for the original 2015 pressing, though the 2016 repress is more common for daily listening.

• The Pink Vinyl (2015): The original "Ten Bands One Cause" edition was limited to 1,000 copies on opaque pink vinyl. This is the highest-value version and is identified by catalog number WM043.

• Standard Black (2016): Due to high demand, a standard black vinyl reissue was released on October 7, 2016 (Catalog: WM053). This version is identical in tracklist but lacks the limited charity branding.

• Artwork: The stunning, uncredited cover art was designed by renowned comic book artist Becky Cloonan, featuring a mystical, woodcut-inspired illustration of the "Curandera" (healer).

• Market Rarity: Mint copies of the Pink variant are considered "grails" for Clutch completists and typically command a high premium on the secondary market.

• • Keywords: Clutch, La Curandera, Pink Vinyl, Limited Edition, Weathermaker Music, Stoner Rock, Hard Rock, Neil Fallon, Breast Cancer Awareness, Becky Cloonan Art.

  • Collection Ideas: Stoner Rock Essentials, Charity & Benefit Releases, Rare Compilations, Female-Centric Narratives in Rock.

  • Related Artists: Corrosion of Conformity, Monster Magnet, Kyuss, The Bakerton Group, Orange Goblin.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve