Description
The Black Crowes – Lions / V2 Audio CD 2001 / VVR1015678
UPC 5033197156781
Lions is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Black Crowes. It was released in 2001 as their first album on V2 Records following their departure from Columbia, and is their only studio album to feature guitarist Audley Freed. Lions was recorded in New York City in January and February of that year, and was produced by Don Was. Bass guitar duties were shared by Rich Robinson and Was, as Greg Rzab had left the band and was not replaced until the tour that followed the release of the album.
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at its peak position of 20, selling more than 53,000 copies in its first week. Lions received mixed reviews; although the overall sound of the album generally garnered praise, a frequent complaint was the lack of "memorable" songs. The critics who rated Lions lowest considered it a poor imitation of the band's influences, such as Led Zeppelin.
The band supported Lions with two North American tours (one with Oasis co-headlining), and a short tour of Europe and Japan in between. Soundboard recordings of several concerts were available for download to those who owned the album. Following the tour, the band went on hiatus until 2005.
Tracklist:
| 1 | Midnight From The Inside Out | 4:20 | |
| 2 | Lickin' | 3:42 | |
| 3 | Come On | 2:58 | |
| 4 | No Use Lying | 4:56 | |
| 5 | Losing My Mind | 4:26 | |
| 6 | Ozone Mama | 4:00 | |
| 7 | Greasy Grass River
Guitar – Craig Ross
Guitar – Craig Ross
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3:20 | |
| 8 | Soul Singing
Backing Vocals – Julie Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren Waters, Rose Stone
Backing Vocals – Julie Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren Waters, Rose Stone
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3:53 | |
| 9 | Miracle To Me | 4:42 | |
| 10 |
Young Man, Old Man | 4:13 | |
| 11 | Cosmic Friend | 5:22 | |
| 12 | Cypress Tree | 3:40 | |
| 13 | Lay It All On Me | 5:29 |
- Arranged By [Strings] – Teese Gohl
- Mixed By – Adam Olmstead, Chris Lord-Alge (tracks: 3, 5, 8), Chris Ribando, Don Was
- Producer – Don Was
- Recorded By – Chris Ribando, Ray Martin (4)
- Technician [Drums] – John Weber
- Technician [Guitar] – Derek Phelps
