What makes Stone the Crows by Stone the Crows notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the burgeoning blues rock movement in the UK during the late 60s and early 70s. It received favorable reviews, helping to solidify Stone the Crows' presence in a competitive music landscape dominated by bands like Free and Led Zeppelin. Stone the Crows was the band's debut album, released in January 1970 as they emerged from the British blues rock scene. At this point, they were starting to carve out their identity after forming in 1969 and gaining attention through live performances. The album showcased their potential and set the stage for follow-up projects.

How many songs are on Stone the Crows?

Stone the Crows has 5 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Stone the Crows

Stone the Crows · 1970

37 min · 5 tracks · blues rock

A potent blend of blues rock infused with soulful vocals and gritty instrumentation, capturing the raw energy of early 70s music.

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The Touch of Your Loving Hand — This track exemplifies the band's ability to meld heartfelt lyrics with a powerful blues-rock sound, showcasing Maggie Bell's vocal prowess.
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Raining in Your Heart — With its emotive melody and poignant lyrics, this song highlights the band's capacity for vulnerability amidst their gritty sound.
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I Saw America — This sprawling track serves as a centerpiece of the album, blending narrative storytelling with extended instrumental passages that showcase the band's musicianship.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and performances typical of its era but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow, soulful introduction that builds into a more energetic blues rock groove by the second track.
Vocals are prominently featured, often harmonizing with guitar riffs that drive the melodies forward.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Touch of Your Loving Hand 6:03
2 Raining in Your Heart 5:08
3 Blind Man 5:11
4 Fool on the Hill 4:09
5 I Saw America 17:20

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