Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson - Brothers of a Feather
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Free Music Review: Documenting the True Tour Of Brotherly Love
Hit: 4 Stars
While they have a history of discord, lately the Robinson brothers seem to have found harmony which is evident on this album recorded during one of their duo-tours. Out of the band context the choice Black Crowes tracks here highlight the strenght of that material, while the stripped down instrumental backing enables Chris to focus on singing to his best ability rather than struggling to be heard over a fullblast rock'n'roll band. Chris joins his brother Rich on guitar for some songs, but mainly it's the younger Robinson who provides six string magic here. Listening the acoustic dexterity of the extended Thorn In My Pride it's impossible to deny his virtuosity.
While there is nothing lack-daisical here, BOAF is a sideproject, as the new made-for-the Black Crowes-songs featured here (Cold Boy Smile, Magic Rooster Blues) attest. Still the great performances, new look on some gems from their solo projects, and the typically broad spectrum of cover material make this an essential purchase to even a casual Black Crowes-fan, and should please fans of Americana to no end.
Free Music Review: Robinsons still capable of surprises!
Hit: 4 Stars
Birds of a feather gets better with every listening. Chris Robinson's vocals can often verge on being irritating but when he gets it right they soar with a gritty, soulful resonance - reminding me of early Steve Marriott. Rich Robinson's guitar playing is both effective and accomplished, without ever being overly flamboyant. The songs are the strongest aspect of the album. Both the originals and covers work really well together - with the exception of John Martyn's "Over the hill', which is a pale shadow of the original. Overall, an excellent live CD!Free Music Review: pure live acoustic
Hit: 4 Stars
The Robinson brothers display their pure musical talent with some black crowes songs, some new exclusive stuff and four interesting covers from their own influences (John Martin's beautiful "Over the Hill").
Rich gets to play two solo songs also.
It's all stripped down, just two guys with guitars. But the combination of Chris voice and Rich guitar playing makes this a pleasant experience. The only downside is that there could have been more old black crows songs on it.
Free Music Review: Not quite unplugged.
Hit: 4 Stars
With the brothers cooperating enough to make music, things always cook. I was expecting something more stripped down, there are backing singers and some very electric sounds, but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a fresh look at Crows music. If your a fan this will be enjoyable, if you're not, its still a well done disc of live music by the brothers Robinson.Id still like to hear Chris and Rich with folk guitars on a quiet sound stage alone, but this will suffice for now.Free Music Review: Brothers alive
Hit: 4 Stars
Last live album of the Black Crowes were captured from the Fillmore. This one's from the Roxy. Black Crowes are probably the only band capable of doing live shows that fit into these classic environments.