The Black Crows - "Shake You Money Maker"

I can't remember for sure when or where I picked this album up. I think I may have got it used at a second hand record store in Provo somewhere around 1998, or as a present. This is their debut album, and if you like blues based rock, which I do, this is good album to have. There isn't a weak track on the album, and it's got a lot of variety. The band's playing is tight, and the musicianship is good. I like this album, but I should like it a lot more than I do. As I listened to it I kept having the thought, "I bet these guys are great live." For some reason, the tracks just seem low energy. They're missing that thing that grabs you and pulls you in. I've seen this with other bands, where the feel of their live playing just doesn't translate to recording. But still, it's great music to drive and sing along to, and it does make me want to pull out my sg, dial in some crunchy overdrive and make some noise. Once again, Amazon has it.