The Black Crowes really hit it big with their first two albums, albums full of catchy riffs and choruses, a distinctly southern atmosphere, and some great backing vocals and extra instrumentation. Amorica plays things pretty safe during the first half of the album, but it's still that classic blues rock that they sound so at home in, so it doesn't really hit things too bad. That said, the final five songs are among the best the band have ever written, showcasing the vibrant and filling style of blues heard predominantly on The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion. All the bells and whistles; the various pianos, the strings, the huge solos, work completely synergetically with each other on these tracks and send the record off with an impressive bang. While it might not be on the same level as its predecessors, Amorica is still a very worthwhile outing from some of the best men in the business when it comes to '90's hard rock.
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