The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion [2 LP]

Rating

Album: The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion [2 LP]
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Sting Me (Side A)	More Info...
2)	Remedy (Side A)	More Info...
3)	Thorn In My Pride (Side B)	More Info...
4)	Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye (Side B)	More Info...
	Disc 2
1)	Sometimes Salvation (Side A)	More Info...
2)	Hotel Illness (Side A)	More Info...
3)	Black Moon Creeping (Side A)	More Info...
4)	No Speak No Slave (Side B)	More Info...
5)	My Morning Song (Side B)	More Info...
6)	Time Will Tell (Side B)	More Info...
3)	Thorn in My Pride	More Info...	0:06
4)	Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye	More Info...	0:06
5)	Sometimes Salvation	More Info...	0:04
6)	Hotel Illness	More Info...	0:04
7)	Black Moon Creeping	More Info...	0:05
8)	No Speak No Slave	More Info...	0:04
9)	My Morning Song	More Info...	0:06
10)	Time Will Tell	More Info...	0:04

Album: The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion [2 LP]
#	Song Title		Time
	Disc 1
1)	Sting Me (Side A)	More Info...
2)	Remedy (Side A)	More Info...
3)	Thorn In My Pride (Side B)	More Info...
4)	Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye (Side B)	More Info...
	Disc 2
1)	Sometimes Salvation (Side A)	More Info...
2)	Hotel Illness (Side A)	More Info...
3)	Black Moon Creeping (Side A)	More Info...
4)	No Speak No Slave (Side B)	More Info...
5)	My Morning Song (Side B)	More Info...
6)	Time Will Tell (Side B)	More Info...
3)	Thorn in My Pride	More Info...	0:06
4)	Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye	More Info...	0:06
5)	Sometimes Salvation	More Info...	0:04
6)	Hotel Illness	More Info...	0:04
7)	Black Moon Creeping	More Info...	0:05
8)	No Speak No Slave	More Info...	0:04
9)	My Morning Song	More Info...	0:06
10)	Time Will Tell	More Info...	0:04

Performer Notes

The CD-Extra version of THE SOUTHERN HARMONY AND MUSICAL COMPANION contains all the tracks from the original album along with two bonus tracks. The screensavers, a link to the Black Crowes' website and full-length videos of "Remedy" and "Sometimes Salvation" are accessible using a CD-ROM drive. The audio portion will play on any standard audio CD player. This CD is also available as part of the 5-CD SHO' NUFF box set.
The Black Crowes: Chris Robinson (vocals, harmonica, percussion); Rich Robinson, Marc Ford (guitar); Ed Harsch (piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Johnny Colt (bass); Steve Gorman (drums).
Additional personnel: Chris Trujillo (congas); Barbara, Taj (background vocals).
Recorded at Southern Tracks, Atlanta, Georgia.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
The Black Crowes: Chris Robinson (vocals, harmonica, percussion); Rich Robinson, Marc Ford (guitar); Ed Harsch (piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Johnny Colt (bass); Steve Gorman (drums).
Additional personnel: Chris Trujillo (congas); Barbara, Taj (background vocals).
Recorded at Southern Tracks, Atlanta, Georgia.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Given the sub-Stones boogie of their debut, SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER, THE SOUTHERN HARMONY AND MUSICAL COMPANION came as a quietly accomplished body of work, apparently way beyond their relative youth and experience. The EXILE ON MAIN STREET references were still intact, but the predominant swagger and sashay had been abandoned in favour of a soulful interpretation of their roots, rather than a parody of their influences. Chris Robinson's Jagger pastiche was replaced by a more gutsy, honest strut, while brother Rich plays with an aplomb and spirit that struck darkly at the heart of their songs. A very grown-up record indeed.

Professional Reviews

Rolling Stone (6/25/92, p.40) - 3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...nine new songs written by the Robinson brothers, filled with arresting chord changes, dynamic tempo shifts, snatches of feedback and other throwaway delights and just enough good lyrics to keep your ears tuned in..."

Entertainment Weekly (5/22/92, p.72) - "...a frisky, straight-ahead rock & roll positivism that runs so contrary to nearly everything else in the present singer-guitar-drums category that you can't help but like them..."

- Rating: B+

Q (1/93, p.70) - Included in Q's list of the 50 Best Albums Of 1992.

Musician (8/92, p.89) - "...a simple, gut-busting pleasure....a hot and nasty collection of songs striking in their production and arrangement....one kickass album..."

Village Voice (3/2/93, p.5) - Ranked #37 in the Village Voice's list of the 40 Best Albums Of 1992.