When this album came out, it was sorely dismissed as a rather bland and boring psychedelic rock album by a band who has seen their rise and peak 4 years earlier. Tis a shame, becuase I think this is the best Crowes album yet. It doesn't get more free-flowing and more beatiful than this. On this album, the Crowes get a little more versatile and a little softer than previous releases. While Amorica was loud and harsh, this album is more laid-back and easy going. Right from the get go, Under A Mountain takes a while to get under your skin, but when it does, it's quite amazing. Good Friday sets the "Sunday Afternoon" vibe with lap steel, stinging harmonica, and banjo, a bit reminescent of Harvest-era Neil Young. Of course, they haven't forgotten how to rock on this album, as it contains some of the best bluesy-based southern rock the band has ever created. Share The Ride plows on with a Bo Diddley-type groove, One Mirror Too Many and Evil Eye throw Beatles-psychedelia into their tapestry, and (Only) Halfway To Everywhere and Blackberry bring in a Sly and the Family Stone funkness to the mix. There's also some beautiful uplifting balladry, whether it's the Zeppelin-esque Bring On, Bring On or the sheer hippie beauty of How Much For Your Wings? These guys are all over the place on this album. It's a shame it got terrible reviews, as it is a real peak in the band's canon and creativity. They wouldn't shine like this for a long time (Lions comes a bit close, and Warpaint only works half the time). Get it if you're a true Crowes fan and a true believer of rock and roll.

When I first put this in my player, it slowly grew on me.Had to stop a song, play again.Stop a song, play again, etc.My toes started curling around "Girl from a pawnshop".What more can you expect from a man who has more soul than(GASP!) 1972 Mick Jagger!And the moves too! But enough of the comparisons.The Crowes stand on their OWN with this one.To me, this is way up there with 'Southern companion,Amorica,The lost crowes, and Warpaint.Their first we all know is a classic.Commercial, but classic.You reading this, well you need this.MUST OWN.

This album was yet another departure for this dynamic and innovative band. And it is awesome. Under A Mountain, Good Friday then Nebakanezer is a hugely strong start to the album.

The remaining songs are a mixed lot of different styles, some quite lo-fi with others being vivacious as ever. Three Snakes and One Charm takes a bit of getting used to at first, but once you get there, it is a brilliant outing.

You should own it if you like the Black Crowes. It's a good record. Marc Ford seems to be further into the mix and less flashy this time around and the production begins a more compressed sound continued on 'By Your Side' which sounds a little too glossy for the Crowes - compared to the organic sound of much of 'Southern Harmony'. Still, it has some interesting moments and good songs.