Review: This Album Influenced That Album – The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes
Chosen by Scott Coates
In this review we share our impressions of the second of four episodes where we feature two album picks thinking about how one album may have influenced the other. This time we’re exploring The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by The Black Crowes and how it may have been influenced by The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. These albums were released 20-years apart and we all felt they had similar vibes.
The most common thread was the southern, blues, black soulful sound that ran through Exile and into Southern. It’s very easy to hear this straight line through the two albums. There’s also some fantastic backing vocals, harmonica and other like instruments.
The pacing of the album was also something we found in common; a rocking couple of opening tracks, then a laid back vibe, slower stuff, then they pick up. A musical journey of sorts for sure.
Scott G confessed that he had never listened to an entire Stones album, while most of us likely favored the Crowes work, but we’re all glad we had a listen to these two gems. Have a listen to our conversation and let us know what you think of these two classics.
Links
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion – Wikipedia
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion on Apple Music
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion – Spotify
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