{"product_id":"la-curandera-clutch","title":"La Curandera, Clutch","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eLa Curandera\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Compilation Album (Special Edition) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e September 29, 2015 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Weathermaker Music (Catalog: WM043 \/ WM053) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard Rock \/ Stoner Rock \/ Blues Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eLa Curandera\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatured Tracks:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes essentials like \"Cypress Grove\" and \"Cyborg Bette,\" alongside the fan-favorite live staple \"The Dragonfly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRare Versions:\u003c\/b\u003e Notably features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eDemo Version\u003c\/b\u003e of the title track \"La Curandera,\" which differs from the final studio version found on \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eBlast Tyrant\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSonic Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e The tracklist showcases the band's ability to blend heavy, syncopated riffs with Neil Fallon's rhythmic, \"fire-and-brimstone\" vocal delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSide A\/B Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e Side A focuses on darker, atmospheric narratives (\"Black Umbrella\"), while Side B leans into high-energy rockers (\"Night Hag\") and epic closers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e Collectors hunt for the original 2015 pressing, though the 2016 repress is more common for daily listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pink Vinyl (2015):\u003c\/b\u003e The original \"Ten Bands One Cause\" edition was limited to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e1,000 copies on opaque pink vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e. This is the highest-value version and is identified by catalog number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"186\"\u003eWM043\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Black (2016):\u003c\/b\u003e Due to high demand, a standard black vinyl reissue was released on October 7, 2016 (Catalog: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eWM053\u003c\/b\u003e). This version is identical in tracklist but lacks the limited charity branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The stunning, uncredited cover art was designed by renowned comic book artist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eBecky Cloonan\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a mystical, woodcut-inspired illustration of the \"Curandera\" (healer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarket Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint copies of the Pink variant are considered \"grails\" for Clutch completists and typically command a high premium on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Clutch, La Curandera, Pink Vinyl, Limited Edition, Weathermaker Music, Stoner Rock, Hard Rock, Neil Fallon, Breast Cancer Awareness, Becky Cloonan Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Stoner Rock Essentials, Charity \u0026amp; Benefit Releases, Rare Compilations, Female-Centric Narratives in Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrosion of Conformity, Monster Magnet, Kyuss, The Bakerton Group, Orange Goblin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51353762890045,"sku":"5565","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/ab67616d0000b2733e99c37375de7407d8b4a3d4.jpg?v=1770261856","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/la-curandera-clutch","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}