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| Artist: The Black Crowes
Label: Silver Arrow
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Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 2310
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 61127
UPC: 020286112723
EAN: 0020286112723
ASIN: B00112A6HS
Release Date: March 4, 2008
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Condition: Retired library copy w/stickers; cd plays fine all the way through & has minor scratches/wear; includes original digipak case (which has some wear), booklet & disc
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 Whoa Crowe March 20, 2008
doomsdayer520 (Pennsylvania)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
The Black Crowes have dealt with a whole lot of static since their early days, maybe because they initially shot for party boy rock stardom. (Remember "Hard to Handle" anyone?) They're still being dogged by that same old criticism, which hasn't been relevant since at least 1992, after which they evolved into a much different band and traveled a confusing road of lineup changes and reunions. Well now it's time to (finally) just accept the Black Crowes for what they truly are - a solid and capable southern blues-rock band. Sure they're not the most original songwriters in the world (and never have been) but their performances all compelling and honest, and their delivery is flawless with no messing around. They're good at what they do and that's all they need to do.
The Robinson Brothers are soldiering on as valiantly as ever, it's great to have drummer Steve Gorman back on board, and new keyboardist Adam MacDougall seems to be fitting in fine (and even adds a few unexpected touches, like the Wild West saloon piano in "There's Gold in Them Hills"). The big lineup news here is the addition of Luther Dickinson on lead guitar, and anyone familiar with his fulltime band, the North Mississippi Allstars, may be surprised by his subdued and unassuming sound here. Luther has either been forced to conform to the Crowes method or has graciously surrendered to their mellow groove - I suspect the latter. Overall, the music on this album truly reminds me of Amorica and Three Snakes, with a country blues vibe that is both laidback and insistent at the same time. "Walk Believer Walk" and "Wee Who See the Deep" are surprisingly moody and even a bit sinister, and the mid-tempo winners "Evergreen" and "Wounded Bird" combine the best of the Crowes' solid rock rhythms and hippie mysticism. The seven-year hiatus seems to have allowed the Crowes to revamp their attack, rediscover their future, and return to their greatest strengths. [~doomsdayer520~]
Crowes return to the Roots March 4, 2008
Matthew Chabot (Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
It may have taken 7 years but the Crowes have returned with one of their strongest efforts in their career. After two so so albums (By Your Side and Lions) and a highly experimental album (Three Snakes). The Crowes brought in Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars and it's clear he has this band re-energized. This is a very rootsy album, if you had Levon Helm and Rick Danko singing you could swear this was The Band. This album is their most consistent since Amorica and provides some highlights of the Crowes career. "Goodbye Daughters", "Oh Josephine", "Walk Believer Walk" and "We who see the Deep" are up there with some of their best work. The intimacy of "Whoa Mule" was one of the highlights for me. Recorded outside, you can hear the birds chirping outside and you get the feel of all the members sittin around a campfire getting tall and playing from the heart. It felt like a religious experience for me. It shows the emotional power the Crowes can evoke through their music.
Being a die hard Crowes fan, this album is exactly what they needed. A strong rootsy album that will appeal to lovers of rock music from The Stones, to the Allmans to the Band. The Crowes remain rocks best band today and this album is a phenomenal addition to an already strong catalogue of work. Highly recommended.
 Some good songe, but not the "Back with a bang" I was hoping for March 5, 2008
Matt Lathrop (Bellingham, Wa United States)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
As a lot of people have noted, this isnt an album with burning rockers or the swagger of Amorica and Southern Harmony. With several mid tempo tracks that the Crowes have down pat, the big groove rockers are obviously ommited. "Goodbye Daughters" is a great opener, and my favorite song on the album. After that though, the album kind of moseys through a handful of decent songs, with the ballad "Oh Josephine" being the highlight.
Songs like "Evergreen" and "Move it on down the line" try to capture a groove and be great rockers, but just dont quite make it. (And can I say, why do bands feel the need to put a 1:30 min "intro" before songs, like on "down the line???") On "Wounded Bird" they get moving, but then the chorus slows and the whole song seems to lose its energy. The cover of "Gods got it" has a great groove and a big ambiance, but he mixing doesnt sound too hot, and Chris gets pushed back a bit. "Gold in them Hills" is a very slow, R&B waltz that climbs into a swing before flowing back to the head of the song. Very good track, and probably the best sounding song on the album
The final cut, "Whoa Mule" is a melodic acoustic bluegrass tune that puts a nice close to the album.
Overall, its a well written and perfomed album, but it wont cause anyone to overlook southern harmony, amorica, or even shake your money maker. It doesnt have the same type of swagger or energy of those albums. It has some very good songs, is consistent, but its certainly not an album to put in your car as a driving disc. Its a good album, just not very exciting.
Thank you for getting back together! April 1, 2008
JR Media Freak (Wisconsin)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been disappointed with a number of new music releases in the last year. That being said, I was a little apprehensive about this release. I was excited for a new Black Crowes record, but I was sort of flinching at the potential to not impress me. I was primarily worried about the sound due to Eddie Harsch leaving the band. I expected his lack of presence to leave a huge void and along with a newcomer on lead guitar...I wasn't sure The Black Crowes getting back together was a good thing. Well, I was wrong...
This album is a strong release by the Robinson brothers and company. The sound is familiar being Black Crowes blues-rock, but the songs are rich and mature. There is more thought and sincerity to the lyrics. There is more complexity in the guitar playing and background vocals. The new lead guitar player (Luther Dickinson of The North Mississippi All-stars) has a nice sound that fits in well with the BC. He is fluid and melodic and fits in nicely following Marc Ford. The same can be said of Adam MacDougall on keyboards. I didn't sense a big difference between the sounds to notice that Eddie Harsch wasn't playing with them. You can tell that the Robinson brothers have aged well. They have figured out how to work well together versus fighting like they did previously.
I would agree with many other reviews that say this album will grow on you. It will indeed! However, I don't think it is one that you won't like at first listen. I think people will like it at first, but love it more and more with each spin.
Also, I saw The Black Crowes Unplugged on MHD (Music High Definition channel), and they played songs from the new album. The performance was really quite amazing! The songs on Warpaint will be great to see live. I hope they release the unplugged performance on DVD, because I will buy it in a New York minute!
Easily their best since Amorica... March 6, 2008
Matthew D. Frawley (Boston, MA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Wapaint presents an older, wiser Black Crowes. A band drawing from the past, but not living in it. Showing their influences, but not ripping them off.
Don't be misled by anyone who claims this album is heavy on ballads. Most of the songs here are indeed mid tempo, but they ain't ballads. Rich Robinson and newcomer Luther Dickinson's guitars join together to create a slide heavy, distorted, phaser drenched monster on the electric tunes and crisp, folky bliss on the acousitc tunes. Chris Robinson's vocals have never sounded better. The songwriting and arrangements are some of the most mature of the band's career.
What's perhaps most impressive about the album how beautifully it's sequenced. Each song stands on it's own, but is in just the right place to make for an essential top to bottom listen. I've listened 6 or 7 times and never go straight to one track.
Kudos also to Paul Stacey for producing what may be the best engineered album the band has ever put out. Nothing is lost or overbearing in the mix.
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