Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea
Black Stone Cherry · 2011
43 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of Southern rock and hard-hitting anthems that captures raw emotional intensity.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and was well-received for its energetic mix of hard rock sounds with Southern influences. Its success helped to further establish Black Stone Cherry as leading figures in modern Southern rock, influencing up-and-coming bands within the genre.
- Best for
- short, punchy song bursts energetic driving motivation raw emotional intensity
- Context
- Released on May 31, 2011, 'Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea' is Black Stone Cherry's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2006 and 'Folklore and Superstition' in 2008. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the hard rock scene, building on previous successes while exploring a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Myles Kennedy· Mötley Crüe· Crush 40
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You and I Standout 3:34
- 2 Rebel Standout 3:12
- 3 Suzie 3:11
- 4 Original Sin 2:50
- 5 Back to the Future 2:28
- 6 Jimmy 2:51
- 7 2 Am 3:36
- 8 The One 3:53
- 9 Too Young Standout 2:43
- 10 Rock N Roll Band 4:12
- 11 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 3:49
- 12 City Blues 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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