If you’re not familiar with David Judson Clemmons, now is time for a change. He’s emerged in various incarnations throughout the years. On Nov. 11, 2016, he’ll emerge once more with JUD, his German-transplanted, L.A.-fueled mode of expression, and its new album, entitled Generation Vulture. JUD isn’t your typical band. The brainchild of a Virginia-born boy who moved to L.A. and saw the ugly underbelly of the glitz and glamour finish, only to pick up and move to Berlin, it’s a gritty, often snarling embodiment of Clemmon’s view of the world. While dark in tone, it has frequently been a vehicle for him to push forward with a sense of purpose or longing. One look at the existing JUD albums show a string of aspirations, with titles such as Something Better, Chasing California, and The Perfect Life, all of which evoke a desire to improve or attain some lofty goal. The last two, however, Sufferboy and Generation Vulture, break from this and show obvious distaste for the state of affairs, whether personal or societal.
