BCC IV
Black Country Communion · 2017
65 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
Powerful guitar riffs and dynamic vocals drive this hard rock album, blending classic influences with modern energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Collide — The opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, establishing the band's signature blend of rock and blues.
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The Last Song for My Resting Place — This track showcases emotional depth through its poignant lyrics and powerful vocal delivery, illustrating themes of loss and reflection that resonate throughout the album.
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Wanderlust — With its expansive musical structure and emotive instrumentation, this song captures the essence of longing and exploration, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic performances with varied songwriting, maintaining a strong hard rock identity throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature powerful guitar riffs and soaring vocals, establishing a high-energy tone that persists through the album's opening.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts in tempo, with 'The Last Song for My Resting Place' transitioning from a slow build to an explosive climax.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- powerful guitar-driven anthems
- dynamic vocal performances throughout
- long tracks with emotional weight
- intense moments of catharsis
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, quick songs
- seek soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 2017, BCC IV is Black Country Communion's fourth studio album and marks their return after a five-year hiatus since Afterglow (2013). This album sees the band reuniting with their original lineup, showcasing a mature sound that reflects both their individual growth and collective chemistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rival Sons· Joe Bonamassa· Deep Purple
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Collide 4:05
- 2 Over My Head 4:06
- 3 The Last Song for My Resting Place 7:58
- 4 Sway 5:24
- 5 The Cove 7:11
- 6 The Crow 6:00
- 7 Wanderlust 8:16
- 8 Love Remains 4:53
- 9 Awake 4:40
- 10 When the Morning Comes 7:56
- 11 With You I Go 5:03
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