THE BLACK CROWES To Release New CD, Give Away Free Second Album
- June 9, 2009
THE BLACK CROWES will release their new studio CD, "Before the Frost..." , on September 1, 2009. A second album, titled "…Until The Freeze", will be given away for free exclusively through a unique download code which is included in "Before The Frost…" as a "thank you" to their fans for two decades of continued support.
"Before the Frost..." and its corresponding free album, "…Until The Freeze", were recorded over a series of five nights at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York. Although both are studio albums, all the new material was performed and recorded in front of an intimate audience of the band's fans, making them a part of THE BLACK CROWES musical history.
The innovative technique of inviting fans into the studio to become part of the process during recording is a rare experience.
"Before the Frost..." features eleven new and previously unreleased BLACK CROWES songs, including "Good Morning Captain", "I Ain't Hiding", "Been a Long Time (Waiting on Love)", and other original songs that will serve to spotlight the bands ability to make emotional connections through their music. The free album "…Until The Freeze" is a nine-song collection featuring eight new original BLACK CROWES songs plus a cover version of the STEPHEN STILLS classic "So Many Times".
A limited-edition vinyl release of "Before The Frost…Until The Freeze", featuring all 20 tracks, will also be available on September 1, 2009.
Chris Robinson conceived the concept of "Before the Frost...Until The Freeze". "I think we fulfilled a musical commitment to continue on the golden road of artistic independence," he said. "Approaching 20 years into our careers, we still are ambitious enough to push ourselves to create something unique that we have never done before."
Critical acclaim and popular success has seen THE BLACK CROWES sell over 20 million albums worldwide. As they approach their upcoming 20th anniversary of the release of one of rock's most influential records, "Shake Your Money Maker", which produced such hits as "Jealous Again", "She Talks To Angels" and "Hard to Handle", they are time and again hailed as one of rock and roll's best live acts.
THE BLACK CROWES are: Chris Robinson (vocals), Rich Robinson (guitar, vocals), Steve Gorman (drums), Sven Pipien (bass), Adam MacDougall (keyboards) and Luther Dickinson (guitar).
"Before The Frost…" track listing:
01. Good Morning Captain 02. Been A Long Time (Waiting On Love) 03. Appaloosa 04. A Train Still Makes A Lonely Sound 05. I Ain't Hiding 06. Kept My Soul 07. What Is Home 08. Houston Don't Dream About Me 09. Make Glad 10. And The Band Played On 11. Last Place That Love Lives
"…Until The Freeze" track listing:
01. Aimless Peacock 02. Shady Grove 03. Garden Gate 04. Greenhorn 05. Shine Along 06. Roll Old Jeremiah 07. Lady Of Avenue A 08. So Many Times 09. Fork In The River
"Before the Frost…Until The Freeze" was produced by Paul Stacey and will be released through THE BLACK CROWES' label, Silver Arrow Records, and Megaforce Records.
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COMMENT | I'm not a huge fan, but posted by : Blackenistheyend 6/9/2009 3:14:09 PM
That's pretty cool... both the free album and the fans in the studio. I'd love to watch one of my favorite bands record an album.
COMMENT | posted by : jgk9276 6/9/2009 3:21:42 PM
i was there for 3 of the 5 Cabin Fever sessions and it goes down as one of the most awesome musical experiences of my life. i can't wait for this to be released!
COMMENT | posted by : 20-20 Guardian 6/9/2009 3:31:55 PM
That is so awesome...what a great idea. 2009 is shaping out to be possibly the best year for music this decade.
COMMENT | that's really cool of them posted by : stonecoldmetal 6/9/2009 3:33:04 PM
i know record sales have been shit lately for most of the top selling artists. black crowes most revenue comes from touring i'd imagine. who's ready to rip some bingers?
COMMENT | Great Rock Band posted by : losferwrds 6/9/2009 3:35:28 PM
but I thought this was a metal site.
What the Rolling Stones up too?
COMMENT | posted by : perpetual 6/9/2009 4:10:08 PM
...Yeah, what about Avril Lavigne huh? ...And Blue Rodeo?? ...And Snoop doggy dog?
COMMENT | nice posted by : ozzyslovechild 6/9/2009 4:14:25 PM
nice.. good stuff, trying new things. like it.
like to see them book a whole tour to go on sale on a release day, and have each ticket include a copy of the album(s).
:)olc
COMMENT | bands sure are coming up with pretty cool ways.... posted by : rous 6/9/2009 4:21:31 PM
....to get people to buy their music. By giving back to the fans. Coldplay gives away a physical live album to everyone on their tour, also available for free download on their site (can you imagine the cost of giving out 12,000+ cd's a night???), Incubus is giving away a code to unlock tonnes of shyte from their site if you buy a physical copy of their greatest hits coming out next week..........the exception is Billy Pumpkin coming up with that rip off of an idea to get fans to pay $40 just to get album updates. Stupid.
In the end, I truely believe all this stealing music thing, while killing the industry for some time, will have a balancing effect. It causes the industry and bands to give their fans more bang for their buck, as long as you buy the album. I know I've been buying more music lately.
And I will defnitely be buying this BC disc. By the way, if you get the chance to see them live, light up a spliff and check em out.
ppppppffffffffffffffffftttttttttttt!
COMMENT | posted by : Motorhead318 6/9/2009 4:53:06 PM
Saw these guys seven times,last year. Only a handfull of songs were played more than one time,in all those shows. Every set, every night,was different. Not many bands do that. I'm talking to you, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Going to see the two Hampton Beach gigs next week. Hopefully they'll play some of that new stuff. I think even most metalheads would enjoy a Crowes gig. Go see em!!
Only thing that would make this better is Marc Ford on guitar, although Luther can definitley hang.
COMMENT | This is pretty cool posted by : pudding man 6/9/2009 5:25:30 PM
they played live in the studio, doing the 2fer. Well done. This is the sort of thing that makes fans for life.
COMMENT | To Maiden4life posted by : stevensime71 6/9/2009 5:38:33 PM
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COMMENT | Big Props... posted by : bdaviet 6/9/2009 7:30:24 PM
To Blabbermouth for covering the Crowes....Some metal fans also like other music....Rip magazine used to cover other thing and thats what made them such a goo magazine
Love metal, but the Crowes rule I have seen them over thirty times never the same show.
Totally off topic but I got to say I just interviewed Rob Halford of Preist and as nice as a guy as he is it made me ashamed the way many metal heads acted when he came out.
If you are a "metal only" person cool, but the attitude of people who like other stuff is tired and omly hurts the movment as a whole.
www.marqueemag.com
COMMENT | Very cool posted by : RiotAct666 6/9/2009 8:46:46 PM
One of the best bands ever. Can't wait for the new album(s)
COMMENT | Metal site? posted by : jt_rocker 6/9/2009 8:58:00 PM
I know people are always bashing on "Non-Metal" bands being featured on this website, but where does it say that this is a metal only site? I have never seen anything like that. although I could just be missing it.
COMMENT | BTW...... posted by : jt_rocker 6/9/2009 8:58:49 PM
Any news about any bands worth a damn that are doing anything interesting is OK with me. I can't wait for this BC album, and I am glad to have found out about it here.
COMMENT | jason??? posted by : rous 6/11/2009 12:06:18 AM
money thirsty...........HOW?????
COMMENT | hey "this isn't metal" idiots!!! posted by : rous 6/11/2009 12:07:25 AM
go whine to your gramma. maybe she'll bake you some more cookies and then spank you, put your jammies in the dryer and then put you to bed.
shut up and don't waste your time on news you don't deem worthy.
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