The addition of the more technically gifted guitarist Marc Ford and a full-time organist gives the Black Crowes room to stretch out on The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, perhaps the band's finest moment. Using Rich Robinson's descending chord progressions as a base, the band grooves its way through a remarkably fresh-sounding collection of Faces-like rockers and allads, tearing into the material with flair and confidence and really coming into its own as a top-notch ock & roll outfit. But while the focus is undeniably on the band's musical chemistry, Southern Harmony also boasts a strong collection of songs, striking a perfect balance between the concise Shake Your Money Maker and their later, more jam-oriented records. While there aren't as many obvious singles as on their debut album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion is the best expression of the Crowes' ability to take a classic, tried-and-true sound and make it their own.
So, I no longer blog on MySpace but I'll go ahead and write about music here. Last night I went to see The Black Crowes. They were so right on. I saw them play in Austin at the Backyard. Great venue...HORRIBLE show. There seems like there was inner turmoil going on in hindsight. It wasn't too long after that that a couple of the members quit and Chris's separation was announce. The show ...
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So, I no longer blog on MySpace but I'll go ahead and write about music here. Last night I went to see The Black Crowes. They were so right on. I saw them play in Austin at the Backyard. Great venue...HORRIBLE show. There seems like there was inner turmoil going on in hindsight. It wasn't too long after that that a couple of the members quit and Chris's separation was announce. The show ...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Sting Me |
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| 2 Remedy |
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| 3 Thorn In My Pride |
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| 4 Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye |
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| 5 Sometimes Salvation |
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| 6 Hotel Illness |
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| 7 Black Moon Creeping |
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| 8 No Speak No Slave |
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| 9 My Morning Song |
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| 10 Time Will Tell |
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| 11 Sting Me (Slow) |
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| 12 99 LBS |
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