From the recording Double Clutch Disaster
Double Clutch Disaster's sound is all about the layered drums. It combines Indian tablas, with drum-and-bass and off-beat dance to capture a unique natural sounding but complex rhythm pattern. The opening measures of guitar panning from side to side are reminiscent of a call to a public gathering like a "hear ye, hear ye". The "double clutch" aspect of the title is captured indirectly with the electric bass which periodically does a double slide. This sound is a metaphor akin to an engine revving twice as one pumps the gas in between double clutching when driving a stick-shift. The "disaster" part of the title refers to a not so nice experience. If ever you've been in a car accident, there's a period of time immediately after you've been hit whereby you're in a complete state of confusion. That feeling is represented by the harsh over-driven electric guitar appearing in the song. I really like this song for its blending of genres. A great tune for hard-driving.