The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion

Remedy"Stingなどの代表曲を含む92年のセカンド・アルバムが最新リマスターの2枚組デラックス仕様でリイシュー。Disc-2には貴重なライヴ音源やシングルB面曲の"Darling Of The Underground Press"などが収録されている。アン・ピーブルズ"99 lbs."やボブ・ディラン"Rainy Day Women(No. 12 & 35)"の解釈も含めてアーシーでブルージーな味わいは唯一無二!
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オリジナル・リマスターCDにレア未発表9曲を収録したボーナスCD「ザ・ベスト・オブ・ザ・ボックス」付き2枚組。

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 bands finest moment. Using Rich Robinsons descending chord progressions as a base, the band grooves its way through a remarkably fresh-sounding collection of Faces-like rockers and ballads, tearing into the material with flair and confidence and really coming into its own as a top-notch rock & roll outfit. But while the focus is undeniably on the bands 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 arent 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. ~ Steve Huey