Live at the Greek by Jimmy Page &
The Black Crowes
A Must Have!
The Black Crowes already possess one of the beefiest sounds in rock. Add
legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and now youre talking about
thick-cut steak. Recorded in October 1999, this double-disc slab will
certainly stick to your ribs, chock-full as it is of burly, brawny riffs, and it is
as flavorful as it is filling. Without question, the pairing of Page and the
Crowes sounds as strong on your player as it does on paper. Pages
playing is more focused and incisive than it has been of late, the Crowes
sound energized and inspired by the esteemed guest, and Chris Robinson
makes a fine Robert Plant. The Zep covers, which account for 14 of the 20
tracks, stay close to the original arrangements--you can sing along most of
the way based on your knowledge of the Zep studio albums. At first, this
may seem disappointing, but it becomes clear very quickly that this method
is preferable to any heavy-handed reworkings. And they smartly include a
few lesser-known tracks as well (Sick Again and Ten Years Gone from
Physical Graffiti and Out on the Tiles from III). The real payoff, however,
comes with the half-dozen blues covers, which sound looser and more
alive than the Zep tunes. This set isnt innovative, surprising, or
adventurous, but thats precisely where its charms lie. --Marc Greilsamer
The marriage of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and
later on down the road, The Eagles.Chris Robinson and The Black Crowes
can do no wrong in my book.HELL!Were in 2009 now and these guys are
up here with my heroes!!! Like an old commercial sez..who can ask for
anything more?
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