Black Lab

The Profile

Black Lab is an American alternative rock band formed and led by vocalist Paul Durham. Their debut album, Your Body Above Me (1997), introduced a moody, hook-driven sound that continued across independent releases in the 2000s and beyond.

Formed in 1995 by Paul Durham, Black Lab released the debut Your Body Above Me on Geffen Records in 1997, featuring the singles Wash It Away and Time Ago. The band later issued independent albums such as See the Sun (2005) and Passion Leaves a Trace (2007). Black Lab’s Learn to Crawl appeared on the Spider-Man (2002) soundtrack.

A passionate 5-star take on Black Lab’s debut Your Body Above Me, praising Paul Durham’s raw vocals and straight-ahead rock. The review highlights singles Wash It Away and Time Ago and reflects on the band’s move toward independence after the Geffen period. It pushes back on the “alternative rock” label and celebrates the album’s lasting emotional pull.