Brothers of a Feather is the latest installment in several archival releases put forth by The Black Crowes brain-trust Chris and Rich Robinson. Late last year the brothers Robinson released The Lost Crowes, a double-set of material comprised of two Black Crowes records available previously only as bootlegs. This latest collection is from the critically-acclaimed, semi-acoustic tour Chris and Rich set out on in the spring of 2006.
The record consists of Crowes favorites like "Horsehead" and "Cursed Diamond." B-side gems like "Darling of the Underground Press" and Lost Crowes standouts like "My Heart's Killing Me" round out the compilation. An impressive selection of covers like "Roll Um Easy" and "Over the Hill" show how much depth Chris and Rich share as musicians. The album also features the first new Chris and Rich Robinson compositions in nearly six years, to mixed results. "Magic Rooster Blues" is too clichéd for honest consideration, but "Cold Boy Smile" has a nice fireside touch.
Ironically, the two highlights of Brothers of a Feather are the tracks composed by Chris and Rich for each of their respective solo projects, "Someday Past the Sunset" and "Leave It Alone."
Rating - B
Photos by Joe Russo.
The record consists of Crowes favorites like "Horsehead" and "Cursed Diamond." B-side gems like "Darling of the Underground Press" and Lost Crowes standouts like "My Heart's Killing Me" round out the compilation. An impressive selection of covers like "Roll Um Easy" and "Over the Hill" show how much depth Chris and Rich share as musicians. The album also features the first new Chris and Rich Robinson compositions in nearly six years, to mixed results. "Magic Rooster Blues" is too clichéd for honest consideration, but "Cold Boy Smile" has a nice fireside touch.
Ironically, the two highlights of Brothers of a Feather are the tracks composed by Chris and Rich for each of their respective solo projects, "Someday Past the Sunset" and "Leave It Alone."
Rating - B
Photos by Joe Russo.
