Shake Your Money Maker
The Black Crowes · 1990
44 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · blues rock · Southern rock
Raw Southern rock energy collides with bluesy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, embodying the spirit of the early '90s rock revival.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energetic workout motivation long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on January 24, 1990, 'Shake Your Money Maker' was The Black Crowes' debut album, showcasing their authentic Southern rock sound. At this point, the band was emerging from Atlanta's vibrant music scene, eager to carve out their niche in a landscape dominated by glam metal and pop-rock acts.
- If you like
- hard rock, blues rock, Southern rock
Shake Your Money Maker is an album by The Black Crowes, released in 1990. Raw Southern rock energy collides with bluesy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, embodying the spirit of the early '90s rock revival. 'Shake Your Money Maker' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified five times platinum. Its hit singles, particularly 'Hard to Handle' and 'She Talks to Angels,' not only defined the band's legacy but also helped revive interest in classic rock influences during the grunge era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shake Your Money Maker sound like?
Raw Southern rock energy collides with bluesy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, embodying the spirit of the early '90s rock revival. Rooted in hard rock and blues rock.
What makes Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes notable?
'Shake Your Money Maker' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified five times platinum. Its hit singles, particularly 'Hard to Handle' and 'She Talks to Angels,' not only defined the band's legacy but also helped revive interest in classic rock influences during the grunge era. Released on January 24, 1990, 'Shake Your Money Maker' was The Black Crowes' debut album, showcasing their authentic Southern rock sound. At this point, the band was emerging from Atlanta's vibrant music scene, eager to carve out their niche in a landscape dominated by glam metal and pop-rock acts.
Who is Shake Your Money Maker for?
Shake Your Money Maker works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, energetic workout motivation and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Shake Your Money Maker?
Shake Your Money Maker has 11 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Twice as Hard Standout 4:09
- 2 Jealous Again 4:34
- 3 Sister Luck 5:13
- 4 Could I've Been So Blind 3:44
- 5 Seeing Things 5:18
- 6 Hard to Handle Standout 3:07
- 7 Thick n' Thin 2:44
- 8 She Talks to Angels Standout 5:29
- 9 Struttin' Blues 4:09
- 10 Stare It Cold 5:14
- 11 Mercy, Sweet Moan (Live Too Fast Blues) 1:08
Release Date
January 24, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 53 sec
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