Three Snakes and One Charm | 
| Artist: The Black Crowes
Label: Sony
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 461108
Format: Enhanced, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
UPC: 074646108420
EAN: 0074646108420
ASIN: B000054OX9
Release Date: December 19, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | Under a Mountain | | • | Good Friday | | • | Nebakanezer | | • | One Mirror Too Many | | • | Blackberry | | • | Girl from a Pawnshop | | • | (Only) Halfway to Everywhere | | • | Bring on, Bring On | | • | How Much for Your Wings? | | • | Let Me Share the Ride | | • | Better When You're Not Alone | | • | Evil Eye | | • | Just Say You're Sorry [*] | | • | Mellow Down Easy [*] |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
Better than most people give it credit for June 24, 2002
Martin Lemos "Marty" (San Francisco, CA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
THREE SNAKES AND ONE CHARM once again show the BLACK CROWES evolving their sound, while still being able to still show their influences. Yes, it does sound different than their first two albums, but different doesnt mean worse. Yes, you have to give this album a few listens to get used to it, but I think thats what makes this album good. UNDER A MOUNTAIN and GOOD FRIDAY, help to start the album off. These songs are slow with some good melodies and I think that Chris Robinson's vocals sound real well on this songs. GOOD FRIDAY just might be the best song from this album. NEBERKANEZER has a rough sounding, rockin beat that rocks. Another hit. ONE MIRROR TOO MANY, and BLACKBERRY are just straight rockin songs that are also hits. GIRL FROM A PAWNSHOP is another ballad type song that once again shows off the vocal abilities. I also like the organ playing on this one, way to go Ed!!! I also recommend that you give a listen to (ONLY) HALFWAY TO EVERYWHERE, BRING ON, BRING ON, LET ME SHARE THE RIDE, BETTER WHEN YOURE NOT ALONE, and the bonus tracks JUST SAY YOURE SORRY and MELOW DOWN EASY. Out of the 14 songs, there were only a couple that I couldnt really get into, but this is still a great album and it does deserve some merit.
 Excellent stuff May 9, 2001
Todd O. Craven (Cabot, AR USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Why this album is often reviled is beyond me as "ThreeSnakes" is a [great] album, second only in the Crowes catalog to "Southern Harmony" (An absolutely perfect album). While this disc is jammier and looser than other Crowes affairs, the songs are full of emotion. This album is similar in style to "Amorica" & like that album showcases the band's divergent styles & influences, but "Three Snakes" has much more warmth & vitality. The songs here feature sprawling arrangements, but the interplay between Chris & Rich Robinson is still the focus. I can't recommend this album enough, especially with the inclusion of the "bonus" tracks (Just Say You're Sorry, Mellow Down Easy), both of which rank among the best Crowes' numbers.
The best rock album of the decade. September 25, 1999
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Three Snakes and One Charm. There is a moment of clarity when the true nature of a work is revealed. It is at this instant you come to understand why something is righteous, and what its creators were thinking and feeling during its birth. I had such a moment - and that association grows with every listen of Three Snakes. No, not on the first listen, but that's my cross to bear, not theirs.This album is purple goodness, tubey joy. From the first note of "Under a Mountain," it creates a space to live and breathe. Breathe it does. Chirs Robinson sings with depth and knowledge. This is a man talking, my friends - and God Bless America. "One Mirror too Many" will burst from your body, commanding attention. "Blackberry" bounces, and what can you say about "Girl from a pawnshop?" Guitar with meaning, it's scarcely common these days. Side 2 - they're not through. "How much for your Wings" - I can only spare a tear, or two. Give it three chances, you're still upside down on the deal. Enjoy...
No Disappointment Here.... June 16, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I dont understand why so many people and critics give this album down the road. This is a terrific album and is a great contrast to the big hits of the earlier Southern Harmony... Whats wrong with a band changing up their sound a little. Anyway the album opens with a great song in Under a Mountain. My favorite on the cd is Girl from a Pawnshop. Overall, a great cd and really shows how creative musically the Black Crowes really are. I recommend this to all Black Crowes fans that need something different from the Crowes or just any classic rock fan.
missing their normal magic May 11, 2000
hubcap (portland, OR)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Personally, I love this album, but it is not up to par with their prior outings, Amorica and Southern Harmony, although both are a tough act to follow. The band was in turmoil for this one. Interviews with some members indicated that Marc Ford appeared only sparingly for the recording because of personal problems. However, the album is consistently strong with some great tunes. How Much for your wings, Let me share the ride, good friday, evil eye, and Nebakhanezer make this album a great listen. This album, whose songs aren't played live much anymore, made for great live performances at the time the band was touring. Better when your not alone sounds kinda lovey dovey, but I heard them open with it in concert and have loved it ever since. Great lyrics and some really original tunes (i.e. evil eye, nebak., and wings). Only thing missing is a consistently strong lead guitar which prior recordings had.
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