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THE REVIEW
What can a southern rock CD evoke if not a boundless road in the middle of the desert and the setting sun's light over the rocks?
The Black Crowes are adept at capturing this idea with their second album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion": halfway between Lynyrd Skynyrd and the hard rock of Led Zeppelin with some soul influences, this work takes a huge leap forward for its creators, (both for the success achieved and for the quality of the album) demonstrating an excellent result.
The start couldn't be better with "Sting Me" which turns out to be a great rock track and among the best: after a riff taken directly from the '70s, Chris Robinson begins to sing backed by a female chorus ("Can you sting me right in my rotten bones?"). "Remedy" initially at least, recalls the Rolling Stones of "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" and keeps the album's level high, definitely leaving its mark. "Thorn In My Pride", embellished by the use of percussion, is inspired by the sound of the great Lynyrd Skynyrd with a remarkable solo by Marc Ford towards the middle of the song.
"Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye" seems ripped from Neil Young's notebook while "Black Moon Creeping" and "No Speak No Slave" with a Zeppelin-esque riff provide their small dose of hard rock to the album; "My Morning Song" has a "full" sound thanks to the perfectly combined guitars and is the best that the Black Crowes could have created. The conclusion is entrusted to "Time Will Tell", a cover of a Bob Marley song, transformed into a gospel with handclap rhythm ("Time will tell, think you're in heaven but you're living in hell")
Thus concludes "The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion", the second work of the "Black Crowes", dated 1992, which proves to be a great album, certainly the best in their discography (Amorica is its worthy successor but does not reach the same level).
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The Black Crowes' second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, succeeds in capturing southern rock's essence with strong influences from Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The album features powerful tracks like 'Sting Me' and 'Remedy' and explores a mix of rock and soul. It is considered the band's best work to date, showcasing a remarkable production and excellent musicianship. The closing cover of Bob Marley's 'Time Will Tell' adds a unique gospel touch, completing a highly praised classic.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes are an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. Emerging in the early 1990s with a Stones- and Faces-informed blend of Southern rock, blues and hard rock, they became known for strong live shows, extended jams, and periodic internal conflicts.17 Reviews
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By Mauri
From the first song, you’re swept away by the entire content of this splendid CD, which is rhythm, an exceptional production.
A great album of Dirty Southern Rock where America’s Black Crows demonstrate and confirm themselves as one of the last great Rock Bands.
