Clamp It Down Review: Real Detroit Weekly
December 7th, 2000
Publication: Real Detroit Weekly
Original URL: http://www.getrealdetroit.com

The Brothers Groove / Clamp It Down / Little Fortissimo Music Capturing the Music Menu sound and Phish-inspired jam sessions, The Brothers Groove remind me of late nights dancing on tables buck naked and drunk. Right from the onset of “Pressure Cooker,” you know these guys are in it for the fun they have making music, not that this means they aren’t serious about their business. Making the music sound effortless and like good down-home fun, Clamp It Down is an album of surprising talent. While it has been said that Chris Codish can’t really sing, on this album his passionate vocals come through loud and clear. Good bass lines and even better drumbeats melded with free jazz interpretations give Clamp It Down a unique sound not often found in the Motor City. From the heady sonic attack of “My Girlfriend Too” and “The Buzz” to smoother jams such as “Fat Daddy,” “Lunar Janet” and “Space Invader,” every track is a party in itself. Pop this one open and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Reason to Buy: This city needs something else besides all that rap-rock. Best Listening Experience: “Lunar Janet.” SUZAN ALTERI