The Clay People
(Slipdisc)
by Chris Best
I’ve been a fan of The Clay People for years. Their Black Sabbath-styled industrial was always direct and completely genuine. Live, they were always a wall of sound, with full-throttle guitars, live electronic drums, and a rich baritone vocal performing over the sequences. Sadly, they never got the recognition they deserved, and for three albums, they labored long and hard, playing to a small but dedicated following. The Clay People have changed a lot recently. The line-up has changed almost completely, and the electronics that were such a huge part of their sound have been scaled down; the live drummer even uses a real kit.
(101 W. Grand Ave. 6th Fl. Chicago, IL 60610)