Remedy
The Black Crowes · 1992
10 min · 2 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of blues rock and boogie, infused with Southern swagger and raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Remedy — This title track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its infectious groove and soulful vocals, serving as a rallying cry for the album's themes of resilience and self-empowerment.
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Darling of the Underground Press — This track showcases the band's ability to intertwine storytelling with powerful instrumentation, highlighting a critique of fame and media while maintaining an upbeat rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single blends gritty rock with blues elements, showcasing solid songwriting and distinct Southern flair.
What we noticed
- The title track 'Remedy' features a prominent guitar riff that drives the song, while the verses are structured around a call-and-response vocal pattern.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified their reputation with a hit single, enhancing their recognition in rock.
- Themes
- Southern swagger· media critique· raw energy· resilience anthem
- Career context
- Released on April 17, 1992, 'Remedy' was the second album by The Black Crowes, following their successful debut 'Shake Your Money Maker.' At this stage, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the Southern rock revival of the early '90s, building on their previous chart success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Remedy 5:28
- 2 Darling of the Underground Press 5:31
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