The Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
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Free Music Review: LORD OF MERCY!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Ok. So now Captain & Tennille don't make it as cutting edge rock and roll anymore. Ditto Olivia Newton John. Time for all you Yankees to get some sense and rinse the muck out of your ears. The South gave America jazz, gospel and rock and roll. This little album here just crawls with gators and kudzu. It tastes New Orleans. Burns like Atlanta. And it breathes clean like the Smoky Mountains.
Think your little piss-ant weinie art rock collection is so golden? Nothing but a Shirley Temple to this tumbler of Jack. Time to rock like a man on heavy testosterone. Time for women to strut a like an estrogen marinated Venus.
Guys, put on your dancin' shoes. Ladies, put that blue dress on. South is gonna rise again. Stand back and prepare to be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
Free Music Review: The Best Crowes Album!
Hit: 5 Stars
There is literally not a single dull moment on this album! I can put this cd on play and just let the entire thing play. This album has it all; excellent vocals, great(alternately tuned) guitar work, fast songs, slow songs, and so much more! Not to be missed is an EXCELLENT cover of Bob Marley's "Time Will Tell" to close out the cd. All the other songs must be heard to believe how great this cd is. I used to think (and I think the majority of people still do) that the Crowes' debut "Shake Your Moneymaker" was better than this one. It took many years of listening to both albums for me to realize that this one had the slight edge over that one. "Sting Me" is one of my favorite Black Crowes tunes ever. Then there is the string of softer songs in numbers 3-5. These are probably my favorite part of the album. I don't like to give an analysis on every song, but I don't feel there is a need to here. They are ALL great songs. 10 songs = 10 GREAT songs on this one! Don't miss this album if you like classy, blusey rock music. Also recommended if you like this album are any of the Black Crowes' first 5 albums, though the first 3 are the truly great ones. Free Music Review: One of the best rock albums of the 90's
Hit: 5 Stars
After the Black Crowes received mainstream success with their debut, "Shake your Moneymaker", the boys come out with a powerful blend of soulful rock. They also brought in highly skilled lead guitarist Marc Ford who sprinkles his guitar soloing magic all over these tracks. The brothers Robinson have also wrote a great bunch of songs from straight ahead rockers (sting me, remedy, my morning song, no speak no slave, and hotel illness) to two of their greatest ballads (thorn in my pride, and bad luck blue eyes goodbye). Throughout the album both Rich Robinson and Marc Ford show tremendous chemistry playing together, feeding off one another's playing they deliver an album jam packed for guitarist. Chris Robinson is not to outdone by singing some of the most heartfelt and soulful lyrics in the Crowes catalog. Steve Gorman pounds the drums like a man possesed reminicent of John Bonham. The Crowes decide to end the album with the only cover the band has ever recorded on a studio release. "Time will tell" was penned by Rita Marley (wife of legend Bob Marley), it's an acoustic jam that gives this album a soulful closer after rocking hard on the previous songs. This truly is one of the best albums to come along in the 90's. The Black Crowes are one of the few things still right in rock and roll, and it's never been more evident than on this album. Very highly recommended. Free Music Review: Chris Robinson- best rock voice ever?
Hit: 5 Stars
I have seen several lists of the best rock vocalists ever. Many put Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant near the top. I cannot disagree that both of those guys were brilliant singers, but, by far, Chris Robinson has the best rock voice of anyone I've ever heard. Great gravelly blues tone. Having said that, here's a track-by-track overview:
1-Sting Me- One of the best album openers ever. 10/10
2-Remedy- The big hit from this album isn't the best, but it's great. 10/10
3-Thorn In My Pride- Possibly the best rock piano moment ever towards the middle. A wonderful track, possibly the best on the album.
4-Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye- Great slow jam. Wonderful track. 10/10
5-Sometimes Salvation- Not as good as the first 4 tracks, but yet another good song. 9/10
6-Hotel Illness- Great Rocker. 10/10
7-Black Moon Creeping- Another great rocker. 9/10
8-No Speak No Slave- The lowest point in the record, but good nonetheless. 8/10
9-My Morning Song- This is probably my personal favorite on the album. Great slide guitar with a driving rhythm, and to top it off, outstanding vocals by Chris and the ladies. 11/10
10-Time Will Tell- Great slow closer to kind of wind the album down after the loud one before it. 10/10
Overall, an oustanding album. Every single song is great. I think that speaks for itself. I strongly reccommend it!!!
Free Music Review: a scottish slant
Hit: 5 Stars
This album has been kicking the jams since the day it was released - check out no speak no slave blasting from a set of headphones. Mark Ford is a genius of his generation, I've seen this band so many times and they have yet to be bettered by anyone. I used to play along with this album on my drumkit until I developed tinitus.... heehee. Simply put this album is a right good bag of angry snakes.....