Lions
The Black Crowes · 2001
55 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock
A vibrant fusion of Southern rock and blues that channels raw energy through soulful melodies and electrifying guitar riffs.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- By the release of 'Lions' in May 2001, The Black Crowes were navigating a period of artistic redefinition. This album marked their first studio effort after a four-year hiatus following 'By Your Side' in 1999, showcasing a shift towards a more polished sound while still embracing their rootsy influences.
- If you like
- hard rock, blues rock, Southern rock
Lions is an album by The Black Crowes, released in 2001. A vibrant fusion of Southern rock and blues that channels raw energy through soulful melodies and electrifying guitar riffs. 'Lions' received mixed reviews but was notable for its chart performance, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard 200. It also helped to reinvigorate interest in the band, contributing to their legacy within the Southern rock genre during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lions sound like?
A vibrant fusion of Southern rock and blues that channels raw energy through soulful melodies and electrifying guitar riffs. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock.
What makes Lions by The Black Crowes notable?
'Lions' received mixed reviews but was notable for its chart performance, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard 200. It also helped to reinvigorate interest in the band, contributing to their legacy within the Southern rock genre during the early 2000s. By the release of 'Lions' in May 2001, The Black Crowes were navigating a period of artistic redefinition. This album marked their first studio effort after a four-year hiatus following 'By Your Side' in 1999, showcasing a shift towards a more polished sound while still embracing their rootsy influences.
Who is Lions for?
Lions works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Lions?
Lions has 13 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Midnight From the Inside Out Standout 4:20
- 2 Lickin' 3:42
- 3 Come On 2:58
- 4 No Use Lying 4:56
- 5 Losing My Mind 4:26
- 6 Ozone Mama 4:00
- 7 Greasy Grass River Standout 3:20
- 8 Soul Singing Standout 3:53
- 9 Miracle to Me 4:42
- 10 Young Man, Old Man 4:13
- 11 Cosmic Friend 5:22
- 12 Cypress Tree 3:40
- 13 Lay It All on Me 5:29
Release Date
May 7, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 6 sec
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