Released 20 years ago
The Lost Crowes
The Black Crowes · 2006
112 min · 26 tracks · hard rock
A fusion of Southern rock grit and bluesy soul, steeped in the band's signature swagger and improvisational flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Conspiracy Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Cursed Diamond — This track encapsulates the band's blend of introspective lyrics and powerful instrumentation, showcasing their ability to weave storytelling with musical depth.
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Wiser Time — With its reflective lyrics and extended instrumental sections, this song exemplifies The Black Crowes' knack for merging classic rock influences with modern sensibilities.
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Evil Eye — The track stands out for its driving rhythm and haunting melodies, illustrating the darker themes that permeate much of the album while still maintaining an infectious groove.
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Another Roadside Tragedy — This song reflects on themes of loss and redemption, delivered through emotive vocals and compelling guitar work, making it a poignant standout.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- soulful storytelling in every track
- for reflective afternoon drives
- gradual emotional build throughout
- sprawling collection for deep dives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Compiles unreleased tracks, showcasing creative evolution but not a main entry point.
- Themes
- Southern rock grit· personal struggles· musical experimentation· loss and redemption
- Career context
- The Lost Crowes represents a significant moment for The Black Crowes as it compiles unreleased tracks from their earlier albums, showcasing their creative evolution during the late 1990s to early 2000s. This release arrived after a period of lineup changes and personal struggles within the band, providing a retrospective glimpse into their songwriting process and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lynyrd Skynyrd· The Allman Brothers Band· Gov't Mule
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 A Conspiracy Start here 4:39
- 2 Evil Eye 4:26
- 3 Cursed Diamond 5:45
- 4 London P25 3:33
- 5 Dirty Hair Halo 4:51
- 6 Hi-Head Blues 4:20
- 7 Feathers 6:41
- 8 Nonfiction 4:13
- 9 Tied Up and Swallowed 4:19
- 10 Wiser Time 6:17
- 11 Sunday Buttermilk Waltz 2:30
- 12 Descending 5:25
- 13 Lowdown 4:51
- 14 Tornado 2:41
- 15 Songs of the Flesh 3:44
- 16 Thunderstorm 6:54 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 Paint an 8 3:05
- 2 Another Roadside Tragedy 5:31
- 3 If It Ever Stops Raining 4:45
- 4 Wyoming & Me 4:15
- 5 Predictable 3:14
- 6 Never Forget This Song 3:43
- 7 Lifevest 3:19
- 8 Grinnin' 3:16
- 9 My Heart's Killing Me 5:06
- 10 Peace Anyway 4:01
What to play next
Warpaint
2008
Continues the blend of Southern rock and blues with fresh energy.
Freak 'n' Roll...Into the Fog: The Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillmore, San Francisco
2006
Sets the stage with live energy and improvisation that leads into 'The Lost Crowes'.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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