2
Black Country Communion · 2011
64 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A thunderous blend of classic rock riffs and soulful melodies creates an electrifying atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Save Me — This track features powerful vocals and emotive lyrics that highlight Hughes' range and depth while encapsulating the band's blend of hard rock with soul influences.
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The Battle for Hadrian's Wall — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this song effectively showcases the technical prowess of each member while maintaining a compelling narrative.
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Cold — The closing track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, making it a poignant conclusion to an album filled with heavy themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong riffs with soulful melodies, showcasing solid musicianship and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half of the tracklist.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thunderous riffs that energize
- cathartic moments of release
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- long tracks for deep engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, quick songs
- want soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 2 is the second studio album by Black Country Communion, following their self-titled debut in 2010. At this point, the supergroup was solidifying its identity, featuring members like Joe Bonamassa and Glenn Hughes, who were already established artists in their own right. This album came during a pivotal phase as the band aimed to build upon the success of their debut and further explore their hard rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rival Sons· Joe Bonamassa· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Outsider 4:23
- 2 Man In The Middle 4:35
- 3 The Battle for Hadrian's Wall 5:11
- 4 Save Me 7:43
- 5 Smokestack Woman 5:10
- 6 Faithless 5:11
- 7 An Ordinary Son 7:59
- 8 I Can See Your Spirit 4:12
- 9 Little Secret 6:59
- 10 Crossfire 6:03
- 11 Cold 6:55
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