The Black CrowesBest The Black Crowes Albums Ranked

The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

pastemagazine

9.5

“The promise of such an essential record, especially coming from a band of twenty-somethings with only one major (if non-ubiquitous) triumph under their belt, is lofty. But the Black Crowes keep their word, so to speak, from the second the needle drops.”

Happiness Bastards

rollingstone

8.0

“Chris and Rich Robinson are back together for their first album in 15 years, reminding everyone that they still rock with energy and attitude”

Croweology (Acoustic Versions)

rollingstone

8.0

“The last time the Black Crowes went on hiatus, in 2002, they had good reason: Their previous album, Lions, was the closest they’d come to being dull: solid songs like the howling electric church of "Soul Singing" muffled by indifferent execution. The Crowes plan to split again, indefinitely, at the end of this year. But […]”

amorica. (Deluxe Edition)

rollingstone

8.0

“As bold and ramshackle, heartfelt and personal as rock & roll itself, Amorica finds the Black Crowes finding themselves. Still defiant in their untrendy insistence that the guitar bravado and rebel pose of classic rock furnishes an inspiration as authentic as that of blues and country, the Atlanta sextet now spin off from their heavy '60s and '70s influences so fluidly that they shake freer than e”

Amorica.

rollingstone

8.0

“As bold and ramshackle, heartfelt and personal as rock & roll itself, Amorica finds the Black Crowes finding themselves. Still defiant in their untrendy insistence that the guitar bravado and rebel pose of classic rock furnishes an inspiration as authentic as that of blues and country, the Atlanta sextet now spin off from their heavy […]”

A Pound of Feathers

pastemagazine

7.5

“Just as the tension between the Robinson brothers sparks so much of the Crowes’ magic, the band’s 10th album finds a natural balance between raucousness and reflection.”

By Your Side

scamp1234

7.0

“This album leans into its core sound without flinching. It’s confident, direct, and emotionally grounded — no unnecessary detours, no bloated experiments. There’s a warmth to it, but also an undercurrent of grit that keeps it from drifting into softness. The hooks land, the rhythms feel locked-in, and when the band pushes, it feels earned rather than forced.”

Shake Your Money Maker

scamp1234

10

“For Shake Your Money Maker, this debut still hits because it knows exactly what it is. Big riffs, tight grooves, and zero self-doubt — the band sounds hungry, confident, and already fully formed. It may be cleaner and more direct than what came later, but the songs land hard, and the swagger earns every minute.”

Happiness Bastards

scamp1234

8.0

“Happiness Bastards doesn’t try to rewrite the past. It just locks into tight songs, sharp riffs, and confident hooks. There’s no bloat and no chasing trends—just seasoned rock played with purpose. Not a comeback spectacle, just a band sounding fully in control again.”

The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

scamp1234

8.0

“For The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, this is the Crowes settling into their power. The grooves are deeper, the songs take their time, and nothing feels rushed or forced. It’s confident without being flashy, and it rewards patience more than volume.”