Shake Your Money Maker

Listened to this while playing Pax Pamir solo. I lost. The Wakhan is a fickle mistress. As soon as this album started, I thought to myself "this is not at all what I thought Counting Crows sounded like." It took me til track 2 before I realized these were two different birds entirely. Oh hey...it's that song with that one part. You'll know it when you hear it. Meh.

I was too cool for this album when it came out but picked it up in the mid 2000s. Now it reminds me of Napster and bud light, both of which are gone from my life, but this album lives on.

Memo to 15 year old me: relax, they’re a tribute band. Also, Guns N Roses are not edgy. For some reason, a CD single from this album was one of the first CDs either me or my brother Will bought. Less or more stupid than Kings of Leon?

I have quite a high tolerance for modern pastiche of Rolling Stones pastiches (apart from "Give Out, But Don't Give Up" which is a terrible record), but this had little to offer; bar band musicianship with sub-bar band songwriting for much of its runtime. At least it got me listening to Otis Redding for the rest of the day.

Another stinker. The rockers are alright but bland. hard to handle is great, but this album really falls apart on the ballads. Wow so boring and really shows that this band hides behind crunchy guitars and arena rock drum loudness. If you told me that Train wrote the slower songs on here I’d believe it no questions asked. Flaccid 2/5

I suspect this record might have been a breath of fresh air in 1990, following the synthetics and excess of the 1980’s. I was only 9 at the time, so I don’t really recall - I was probably too busy watching The Simpsons or Parker Lewis Can’t Lose to pay attention. It’s throwback rock, it’s derivative and buttrock-y, but it’s also kind of ok, I guess. In closing… Ayelimmletheelemmelieyorkenneldowngauzemamaeyeshohaithehunnahnowyessirow!

picks: hard to handle, she talks to angels

It's an american blues rock album. It's alright, nothing too special and i liked the songs with piano which gave it a lil ragtimey feel but it just ain't my cuppa. would be fun in an american pub played live tho fav song: seeing things

This might be the most nothing album I've heard so far. Like there are some cool moments, particularly Hard To Handle and the bit where the tempo speeds up at the end of Stare It Cold, but ultimately it just sorta faded into the background for me. There are enough albums in this style and these guys don't really do enough different for me to want to come back. Fave Songs - Hard To Handle, Stare It Cold

I had no idea the sound recording in town halls could be so good. Who's responsible for capturing this 70's country-rock tribute act? Where was it recorded? Has anyone tracked down members of the audience to get their take on this historic moment? Surely these aren't originals. Not in 1990.

i pray that this list will release itself from the shackles of dad rock.

I needed to listen to the White Stripes for the better part of my Saturday after listening to this in order to get this HonkyTonk Bullshit out of my system. Why anyone would think you must listen to this album is beyond me. I‘d rather die than listen to it again

Is there a word for a cover band that plays originals?

a collection of cleanly recorded, highly derivative Stones song-types. They can play their instruments well but they forgot to bring anything new to the table.

The exact non-descript music you've heard playing faintly on the speakers of your local terrible dive bar on a Tuesday evening - nothing even remotely worth paying attention to and you're only there because the drinks are dirt cheap.

Really disliked this. I believe they were touted as the new Rolling Stones of the 90’s, but none of this has the swing/swagger of Stones music from the 60’s to the end of the 70’s. Hard to Handle is like Peter Frampton or Huey Lewis, kinda fun to sing along to, but lifeless and formulaic overall.

Go eat a dick you little crowey cunts. This hurt my hymen.

A banger

It's hard to say the black crowes are underrated. Considering they had a significant drop off after this album, and an even further drop after their sophomore jinx, this album still makes them superstars all by itself. This album is so big, so powerful, that if they dropped the today, 6/17/26, it would win a Grammy. It's timeless. Rock that never dies? Here it is. On the album they said they were trying to sound like the stones and Dylan. Instead they ended up sounding like the black crowes.

Amazing Southern Rock album. The right album at the right time for the industry, reminding us that Southern rock can be fun and kicky and hooky. A couple of lulls in the intensity, but good overall. My rating: 5/5

When I was 15 and I had my heart truly broken for the first time, I listened to this album on repeat for the entire summer of '93. I don't know why, because I was heavily into college rock and the Boston scene at that time so this was out of character as far as music goes, but I felt soothed by these songs. I don't know if the album is good or still relevant, but I do know when I heard some of these songs today I felt tremendous sadness for my 15 year old self, and I think any album that allows you to really go back in time like that is pretty powerful and it deserves all the stars.

Good album. They are a classic, while I wouldn’t classify them as classic rock.

The only Black Crowes album I was familiar with was *amorica*, which I quite liked. For some reason, though, I never delved deeper into the band’s discography, which is a shame, because *Shake Your Money Maker* is, in my opinion, even better: laid-back yet powerful blues rock with that early ’90s vibe. And the production is spot-on too: the songs are catchy, the arrangements make sense, the sound is both rich and transparent, and the instruments and vocals are showcased tastefully and with true virtuosity. This is how an album should sound!

An absolute MONSTER of a debut album that helped redefine southern rock. And it had 4 singles that got regular MTV and radio airplay for what felt like 2 years. “Jealous Again”, “She Talks to Angels”, “Hard to Handle” and “Twice as Hard”.

Yooooo! Black Crowes are a bop. This album is fun, loud, and hits when the mood is right. 4.5

Day852 -the music you love is often heard in your formative years and the black crowes released this album at perfect time. i love them but they will always be my second favorite crows named band

Awesome.

One of my favs..nice to see you here old friend .

brouu

This was from 1990? We had hair and glam rock, this came out, and we decided to pivot to grunge? Man did we screw that all up. This album is excellent. Good cover work. Great originals. The vocals are incredible. I didn't realize "She Talks to Angels" was this early either. So good.

Classic Crowes

Oh boy. This is an album I could write about without listening to because I’ve already heard it about 10,000 times. I bought this album on cassette as a sophomore in high school, I believe. I bought it solely off the single, Hard To Handle. That song was a jam, but I later found out that the album was full of great songs. The Black Crowes, to give you an idea of their vibe, were like the U.S. version of Oasis, except where Oasis copied the Beatles, the Black Crowes copied the Rolling Stones, at least the Stones circa 1968-1978. The album opens with Twice As Hard, the third single off the album. By the time this came out as a single, you knew what you were going to get with the Black Crowes. Great bluesy guitars, including an amazing slide guitar, and the bluesy voice of singer Chris Robinson. I think Chris Robinson has one of the best voices in rock and roll. You can hear his influences in his vocal stylings, but he has a voice all his own. His brother, Rich Robinson, hence the Oasis comparison, is the perfect complement to his voice. He’s a great blues-rock player. He and his brother wrote all the songs, except for the cover songs. The cover songs were both Otis Redding songs. If you’re going to cover someone, you might as well cover the best. Track 2 is Jealous Again, and the way the guitars play off each other perfectly makes this song. This was the first single off the album, and if you liked this, you were going to fall in love with the Black Crowes. They were simple without being boring. This song has a great blues piano playing throughout that accents the guitars so well. There’s a great little breakdown in the middle where it’s just the brothers performing, Rich’s guitar and Chris’s vocals. One of my favorite songs off the album. Hell, I like all the songs on this album. Track 3 is called Sister Luck and it sounds like it could have been an unreleased track from Sticky Fingers. The first real slow song on the album, but that’s okay because the Black Crowes can do soulful, sad songs too. The song also has dueling organ and piano throughout the song. The organ provides more of a vibe, while the piano gets to solo a bit at the end. Just the kind of song that warms you up. One of those sad songs that actually makes you feel good. Track 4 is Could I’ve Been So Blind and it has that same bluesy, Stones feel to it. During the verses, there’s almost a punk sound to the song. The guitars are chunky and uptempo as Robinson sings about being a liar and cheater to his girl. Track 5 is Seeing Things and it was the fifth single off the album. I love this song. It’s very slow and sad. It’s a sad song that makes you sad when you listen to it. The organ playing in this song provides most of the sadness, though Rich’s guitar work is fantastic. Chris Robinson sings the song like he’s making up the lyrics on the spot and just singing from the heart. Just a powerful R&B song. The chorus also has a choir backing up Chris Robinson, and it puts the song over the top. Brilliant. Track 6 is Hard To Handle and I’d say this was the song that really blew them up. It’s an Otis Redding cover, and the video was fun, showing them on tour and just dancing with folks out in the street. This song is one of my favorite songs, period, not just on the album. The guitar solos are sharp, Chris Robinson’s vocals are incredible, and it’s just a fun party song. It really gets you fired up. Track 7 is Thick ‘N’ Thin and it’s another uptempo, almost punk at times, rocker. The song talks about the rock star lifestyle of that period of time. There’s a nice breakdown in the middle, bringing things down only to bring them back up to blast off to the end. Great rock song. Track 8 is She Talks To Angels and it’s a beautiful song about a girl Chris Robinson knew who was into heroin. The song features Rich Robinson on acoustic guitar with a mournful organ really holding everything together. It’s a sad song, and in the right mood, I can see this turning people into a blubbering heap. Though not me, of course. This song was made for Chris Robinson’s voice. The soulfulness, the scratchiness, it’s perfect. This was also a single, by the way. It was number one on a couple of Billboard rock charts and got to 30 on the Hot 100 chart. Track 9 is Struttin’ Blues, and it never quite hit for me like the other songs on the album. Maybe it’s because She Talks To Angels is so powerful that anything following it would not hit quite as hard. The song is really good, but I think the previous song kind of takes all your emotional energy, and it’s hard to get back to rocking so quickly. By the end, it brings you back into rock mode, and it finishes with a blistering solo by Rich Robinson. Last track is Stare It Cold and it’s another great Stones’ imitation. I keep mentioning the Stones when it comes to the Black Crowes. I’m quite certain that when they first came around, they also garnered comparisons to Aerosmith, though early, bluesy Aerosmith. Not the pop balladeers they eventually became. This album is just straight fire, as the kids say. I love it, and have always loved it. I also love their second, third, and fourth albums. I think the Black Crowes are criminally underrated when it comes to the biggest bands of the 1990s. Of course, the brothers hating each other for several decades didn’t help their legacy, but they’re back and hopefully ready to start fresh. This album is a must-listen, and if you’ve never heard it, I envy you because you’ll get that feeling the rest of us got when we first heard it.

Sounds like a spring Saturday morning cleaning the garage with my dad in the 90s.

Quite nice

bon

a must listen

An excellent "standard rock" sound. Twice As Hard sports a great riff to kick the album off on a high note. The singing is pretty good, but resembles a mash-up of every single 80s hair metal vocalist. Stylistically, the overall sound is something like country-tinged rock'n'roll, not so different from what the Stones were doing with their peak output in the late 60s and early 70s. The only hint of musical progress since that era can be found in Struttin' Blues, which has a more flurried, punkish feel. But that's stretching things. If I want an early-90s album that feels like it's pushing boundaries, I'll listen to Violator, or Facelift, or Rust in Peace. But Shake Your Money Maker is unashamedly old-fashioned. Warm, piano-and-guitar-heavy tunes like Sister Luck and Seeing Things sound straight out of Sticky Fingers or Exile On Main Street. Harmony-wise, the music is very simple – but fortunately the melodies go all over the place to compensate for this, creating some seriously fun tunes that I can easily see myself returning to. Seeing Things is a great song with some seriously deep roots in the soul-blues genre. The backing vocals are excellent, as are the subtle, mixed-back organs that add infinitely to the atmosphere. I do get the sense that the singer, Robinson, is putting on a faux-soul voice, in much the same way as Jagger or Billy Joel. It's not super convincing, but it gets the job done. If I hadn't noticed the ripping-off of the likes of Brown and Cooke, I would say the singing represents some of the strongest male soul-vocalising I've ever heard. (A relief, really, after the overwhelming amount of punk and Britpop that swamps half of this list.) And dang, that switch into the ridiculously catchy Hard To Handle? These Crowes really know their way around album-sequencing. 5/5 Key tracks: Twice As Hard, Seeing Things, Hard To Handle, She Talks To Angels

Timeless. Sounds like it was always supposed to exist. Chris Robinson's voice is raw and soulful without a hint of affectation, and the band plays like they've been doing it for decades. Seeing Things alone justifies every bit of praise this album gets. Essential.

A throwback album at a time when rock music was hair metal and the emerging grunge sound. I loved it, bluesy, catchy, perfect music to drink some beers to.

Genuinely no skips and apparently I’m basic for liking this bc so many of you are haters but WHATEVER. LET A GIRL ENJOY BASIC MUSIC

Oh no here we go again with the first album syndrome. This is a great album but there’s a few albums later in their career that are better. It seems like they include these first albums from artists in terms of if it was something unique at the time it came out, which this album was, rather than if it was the artist’s greatest statement which is too bad because there are a lot of great albums being left off of the list. Anyways great to hear this again and if you enjoyed this I highly recommend you keep going through their discography because there are some gems down the line, especially their “lost” albums!

This was a great album, start to finish. Would absolutely listen again.

Still some of the best tunes to come out of the south since Skynyrd. Solid 5 Stars.

Honestly, it’s a 10. The only thing I really knew about the Black Crowes going into this was the name of their lead singer, Chris Robinson, due to the Jeopardy cluewriters having a weird affinity for the guy. I didn’t know what genre they were in (though rock seemed like a safe guess), & I just assumed they might’ve been a popular-ish ‘90s band that made for decent trivia fodder. I did not fucking expect the best ZZ Top album I’ve ever heard. Hell, they kinda mogged both the ZZ Top albums on the list, at least for my tastes. I think it’s one of the very best blues rock albums we’ve gotten so far. With the last album we got, I did some big analogy about spinning the wheel as opposed to reinventing it, yet trying not to keep such a pace on the wheel that it feels like a stale merry-go-round. This album, by comparison, feels like a fucking roller coaster; it’s not reinventing the wheel in terms of aggressive blues rock with a harder tone in the guitars, but it’s taking that energy and naturally ramping it up in a way that just feels extremely energetic. These tracks build up slowly & then release with big guitar solos & punchy drums that feel earned, feel patient, and feel cathartic. When you look at the surrounding grunge of the era, a lot of the tracks are constantly at that higher level throughout, making the times when they elevate feel less effective. With this album, every time it elevates just FEELS strong as hell, never once feeling overdone or tired. Chris’ vocals lend to that nicely; he’s got a great control of the emotion in his voice, knowing when to add the extra grit to really sell the faster portions of each track, and when to pull it back in its softer, more acoustic moments. His ability to push & pull with the same intensity as the band keeps everything in sync, and just elevates the whole album itself even further. There’s a handful of standout tracks here. “Seeing Things” swirls up and finds an almost Aretha-esque energy to it, with Chris’ vocals feeling passionate in their delivery. There’s the Otis Redding cover (“Hard to Handle”) which I thought was just fucking incredible, and the surprisingly well-written “She Talks to Angels”. Anticipation of death in that manner feels haunting, & even with the way the soundscape just swirls through the whole time, it never really loses focus on the storytelling as the key to the track. I really liked the church-inspired ending of “Stare It Cold”; the only thing missing to tie it all together is just a choir there to respond. This was recorded at the tail end of 1989, releasing in early 1990, and I would say it’s a hell of a way to ring in the decade by having an album with absolutely no trace of pre-programmed drum machines on it. It must’ve felt fresh for the time & I think it’s aged pretty well into today. It’s 45 minutes, yes, but the way this album paces each track makes it feel longer than it is, in a good way. It allows the digestion of every soundscape, it makes every drum hit that much more potent to stomp your foot or bop your head to, and it makes the guitar solos really stick out when they do. Combine that with some well-written tracks & some pretty well-delivered vocals, along with a sort of infectious energy that you can’t really teach, and you just get one hell of an album. I feel ignorant for not biting the bullet every time Jeopardy asks about these guys, because they were onto something. I think this is an easy, easy 10, and much like Depeche Mode’s “Violator”, one of the first albums that can truly mark the start of the 1990s. Just stellar stuff.

Twice As Hard, Jealous Again, Could I’ve Been So Blind, Hard To Handle and She Talks To Angels are all solid tracks to this debut offering. Fantastic album.

IT'S SO GOOD. I played this album a lot for a year or two when it was first out, but I hadn't listened from at least 30 years. It's not only held up, I think it sounds even better with age. In 1990 it was talked about as a retro alternative album, an old-school rock 'n roll statement in the era of hair metal. But now it just sounds timeless. What struck me today was how The Black Crowes took their time here. They rock steady in their grooves and build their songs without high-speed attacks, and I love it. If your guitar riffs and lines are this good, please do linger on them and let them grow. I'm here for all of it.

really really loved this one

This album is pretty great. I've enjoyed it so much, and, honestly, it has many great songs. I don't know what else to say. As other albums I've given five stars, I don't think it's absolutely a masterpiece, a perfect album, but I could listen to it many times and not get bored of it. It's a solid nine, enjoyable and with great music. What else may I need?

Potent blue rock with southern energy

Came in with low expectations and left with a new album that'll get listened to regularly.

High quality blues rock with swagger. This band was awesome in the early 90's. This album has the hits but I liked their next album better. Lots of time on the couch playing Madden '93 with this cd on.

Prefiero el segundo, pero este es otra joya. Ajenos a modas, con un estilo único anclado en lo mejor de los setenta (Los Stones de Exile o los mejores Faces, sobre todo esa voz de Chris que recuerda a la de Rod Steward), solo los Afghan Whigs les pudieron hacer sombra aunque desde otro estilo. Aquí los trallazos fueron la versión de Hard to handle, Jealous Again, Twice as hard o She talks to angels, que destacan sobre un conjunto que no desmerece un ápice. Un apena que con un segundo disco que fue aún mejor, no pudieran seguir la racha de inspiración.

I like the balance of this music

love this album so much

The sounds are so good

Dope

Good old blues at its finest. Timeless in the best way.

Classic

An awesome album, plenty of emotion, and of course southern rock blues. Ideal for a low energy chill

An extraordinary debut. Incredibly, they get even better with their next two albums. Here they sound like a band who believes they're great. Going forward, they sound like a band who knows the world believes they're great. Because they get better I was tempted to give it a 4. But this album is also important because, along with Appetite for Destruction, it helped to break the music industry's fevered and misguided commitment to solid state processors. It helped convinced the suits that people still wanted to listen to tube driven amps, and drummers instead of machines, and B3s and Rhodes instead of FM Synths. Thank GOD for that.

Amazing

Previous review: "This was the album I needed, I had no idea! I know their top hits “Hard To Handle” and “She Talks to Angels”, but I’ve never paid them much attention. What a mistake that was, this is an amazing blues rock record and I’m glad to have discovered it. So many great tracks, didn’t skip any - starting on a high and ended on one. I WILL listen to more of their discography." Still a great album, and yes, I have listened to more of there discography since. 5

Beautiful alt rock album. So many good songs

"Shake Your Money Maker" is a strong debut—well-produced, well-written, and confidently delivered. Its influences are easy to spot—The Faces, The Rolling Stones, and at times even Led Zeppelin—but rather than mimic them, the album tips its hat with respect and a sense of fun. It’s an enjoyable ride from start to finish. For a long time, I considered it a very good, but not quite great, record—certainly not on the level of The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. But in hindsight, that might have been a bit unfair. Judged on its own terms, Shake Your Money Maker is an excellent and thoroughly entertaining listen. It's pure rock 'n' roll—nothing more, nothing less—and to my own surprise, it earns a 5 stars rating. Would I listen to this album again? Yes. Would I but this album? Yes, I did. 1 - "Twice As Hard"- Opens with wonderful slide guitar that is reminiscent of Jimmy Page. - 4 2 - "Jealous Again"- I defy you not to move. This is reminiscent of The Faces. Nice dynamics. Interesting guitar solo. - 5 3 - "Sister Luck"- A little change of pace. A well written, soulful tune. - 5 4- "Could I've Been So Blind"- 4 5- "Seeing Things"- 4 6- "Hard to Handle"-A great cover of the Otis Redding tune. This swaggers and struts. - 5 7- "Thick n' Thin"- Rock and Roll! Oh yes. - 5 8- "She Talks to Angels"- What a soulful voice Chris Robinson has. I prefer the acoustic version, but this is great. - 5 9- "Struttin' Blues"- 4 10- "Stare It Cold"- Oh this is wonderful. - 5 11- "Live Too Fast Blues/Mercy, Sweet Moan" (hidden track)"- 4 Total - 50 Average - 4.55

Excellent collection of roots rock classics. elements of american blues and rock and roll. this one should be listened to over and over.

i like it

I have very fond memories of this music but wonder if I didn't have the history would I lump them with Rod Stewart?

Best Song: She Talks to Angels I have some experience with this album. I went and saw the Black Crows open up for Aerosmith for this album in 1990. They got booed by the Alpine Valley crowd. On the way home, two of the four friends got very upset at me because I said that the Led Zeppelin book, 'Hammer of the Gods' was mostly bullshit. They took this very personal. Thirty-five years later, it is pretty much confirmed that book is, in fact, mostly embellished storied with some down right being false so, I was right! I'm sure, wherever those two friends are now, feel the shame of my vindication. Anyway, really good album. My only complaint is some of the songs start to sound a like a little in the back half but that is pretty common. 5/5

I’ve lived with this album for years, seen them live multiple times, and somehow still catch new things. It’s swaggering, soulful, and unapologetically steeped in classic rock and blues, yet it managed to land in 1990 and feel fresh. I love how "Sister Luck" sneaks in as this sweet, almost tender moment between all the big, strutting bangers. It’s a great reminder that this band had more than just riffs, they had range. Same goes for the album itself, it snuck into a moment dominated by hair metal on the way out and grunge on the way in, and carved out a lane that felt entirely its own. I also have to laugh that I didn’t know for years that "Hard to Handle" was a cover (Otis Redding!). It just sounds so theirs. That’s the magic of the Crowes... they make even borrowed songs feel lived-in and raw. And can we talk about Chris Robinson's Southern drawl? In "Twice As Hard," he stretches “hard” into a soulful two-syllable plea that sounds like he’s saying “hurtful,” “heartful,” or even “powerful”—depending on the moment. It’s all in the delivery, and it’s what makes this album endlessly replayable. You feel it as much as you hear it. A debut album that still feels like a greatest hits. Ready to catch their summer tour (they are touring, aren't they?)

This is a weak 5, in the sense that it's listenable all the way through, with mose of the Black Crowes top hits, but the Black Crowes just generally lose their appeal after a few songs.

So, I’ve never really sat down with a whole Black Crowes record, and for the life of me, I don’t understand why not. This record released right as I was getting into hair metal, followed quickly by grunge. I always liked the radio hits in this record, but something about the southern gospel blues grooves didn’t resonate with me enough at the time for me to invest in the Black Crowes. I see now that I was a fool. The only real complaint I have with Shake Your Money Maker is that a couple of the songs (Sister Luck and maybe Seeing Things and Stare It Cold, but I need to listen to those two again) drag a little bit for me…but they’re not even bad songs, they’re just not quite as good as everything else. This record is so solid, and I’m kicking myself for waiting til 2025 to spend some time with it. Cripes, it’s a genre I actually really like too. I guess I had to grow into it. Better late than never, I suppose. 4.8/5 - Happy to round this up, and I would say the only reason it’s not clean 5 for me is cause of Sister Luck, which might be the only track I’d skip just to get to the next one more quickly.

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Love this one

A classic

It was akin to my tastes. Had to listen it twice

Listened to this album recently as part of my 2025 resolution to listen to at least one new album per week. One of my favorites! Previously listened to 3 songs off of this album (Hard To Handle; Twice As Hard; She Talks To Angels) Favorite Song: Hard to Handle

I played the shit out of this album 35 years ago. And even though their later works didn’t fare as well, this still holds up pretty solidly from start to finish.

First: I think the Stones had a major influence on this group. Second: they are a mix of Southern rock of the 8s and the alt rock sound that formed much of the 90s. Great energy and talent shown here. 4.5

Wow. It's been quite a while since I've listened to this album in its entirety. Still holds up well, particularly for a debut album. 4.5* rounding up.

It is hard for me to believe this was recorded in 1989 given the rest of the musical landscape at that time. Perhaps it was not so odd as it seems now, pre-grunge, at the tail end of everything that was 80's music. Obviously, rock-and-roll always persists and continues, and I can hear the influences from southern rock such as ZZ Top and Skynyrd, British rock such as The Rolling Stones, and so much of the blues (again, on the rock side). In any case, I've always liked this album, though I don't like much of the blues and have a complicated relationship with southern rock. I struggle between a 4.5 and 5, but on this scale, it's an easy 5.

This album kicks so much ass. I was absolutely delighted to see it pop up for me today. %100 classic!

One of the best! No bad tracks!

Das Debütalbum der US-amerikanischen Band The Black Crowes wurde 1989 in den Soundscape Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, aufgenommen. Die Gruppe stammt ebenfalls aus Atlanta und orientierte sich auf diesem Werk stark an klassischen Rock- und Blues-Einflüssen. Stilistisch bewegt sich das Album im Bereich des Southern Rock mit deutlichen Anklängen an Bluesrock und Hard Rock. Bekannte Titel sind unter anderem „She Talks to Angels“, eine akustisch gehaltene Ballade mit introspektivem Text, sowie „Hard to Handle“, eine Coverversion des gleichnamigen Songs von Otis Redding, die sich durch einen raueren Rocksound auszeichnet. Auch „Jealous Again“ zählt zu den Stücken, die bis heute mit dem musikalischen Profil der Band verknüpft sind. Das Album zeigt eine junge Band, die sich hörbar auf das amerikanische Rockerbe beruft und dabei Wert auf eingängige Riffs, klare Songstrukturen und eine energiegeladene Darbietung legt. Es markiert einen gelungenen Einstieg in die Diskografie der Band.

9.5/10

I own a copy of this album, but I haven't listened to it in a hot minute. When I remember liking this album quite a bit when I used to listen to it regularly, but reading the reviews for it made me feel like this album might have soured on me over time. However, looking at the track listing makes me really excited to fire this up. Will The Black Crowes become another personal Red Hot Chili Peppers, devolving into a gimmicky sound that was better appreciated by my younger years? There's only one way to find out! For me, this album holds up incredibly well. It's exactly what I want in a blues rock album: excellent piano and organ melodies, distinct vocals, and great rhythm and lead guitar parts. The album sounds great as a whole, and it's brilliantly paced, with slower ballads and upbeat jams. This album knows how to rock really well from start to finish. When I was looking at the track listing for this album, I'd completely forgotten about "Jealous Again." I love that whole song, but the bridge is an straight up killer. The guitar riff, and that vocal part of "don't you think I want to, don't you think I would?" is just perfect. The drums coming out of that bridge into the last chorus are perfect too. Damn, what an amazing song. "Twice As Hard" is fantastic too. That guitar intro is just perfect, and the drums give it an excellent punch. I really love "She Talks To Angels" too; the guitar playing on the intro is fantastic, the songwriting is great, and the organ that kicks in with the drums gives it the perfect southern rock sound. "Hard to Handle" is probably my least favorite of the singles off of this album, but it's still a really fun jam. I really don't think there's a bad song on this album, and in rock scene that was brimming over with grunge, it stands out quite well. Even thirty five years later (holy shit), Shake Your Money Maker is a fantastic southern blues rock record.

A fantastic debut album. Plenty of variety while maintaining their signature sound and swagger. The Crowes wear their influences on sleeves, but still come across as fresh and original.

Truly an underrated gem that harkens to the bluesy Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin; not too heavy, not too soft, but a great mix of melodies, rhythms, tempos, and 3-4 classics.

A great throwback to good American rock and roll. Wonderfully arranged music, hard hitting lyrics, use of instruments and a powerful frontman vocals.

This was the album I needed, I had no idea! I know their top hits “Hard To Handle” and “She Talks to Angels”, but I’ve never paid them much attention. What a mistake that was, this is an amazing blues rock record and I’m glad to have discovered it. So many great tracks, didn’t skip any - starting on a high and ended on one. I WILL listen to more of their discography.

Outstanding. Aged well.

I was surprised I knew so many of these songs. They all rock!

This album is so good. The Black Crowes' version of "Hard to Handle," besides being the best song on the album, is possibly more iconic than the original, and is the gold standard for future covers of the song. Besides that, this album is filled with great songs. "Twice As Hard," "Jealous Again" and "She Talks to Angels" are the best of the best, but everything on the album is good. It's hard to find much fault with this album.

I might be stuck looking back at this album with nostalgic lenses, but this whole album got mad radio play when I was a kid. I didn’t know these were all from the same album, but I was just about able to sing along with the whole thing. A surprisingly fun trip down memory lane.

This is a great first rock album, full of the Crowes trademark energy that lasted them throughout their stellar career.

Can’t believe I’ve never heard this album before

Southern blues rock at its finest. 5/5

Excellent Album!! Hearing the sound quality of a 90s album playing top quality rock n' roll is a true delight! The songs are energetic, vibrant and alive! I Love It! 5 Stars

Shake Your Money Maker is one of those rare debut albums that lands with the confidence of a band already in full stride. The Black Crowes came out swinging, blending Southern rock, blues, soul, and a shot of Stones swagger into a sound that feels both timeless and raw. There’s nothing trendy or overproduced here — just great songs, gritty performances, and a band that knows exactly who they are. “Jealous Again” is a killer opener — punchy, soulful, and driven by Chris Robinson’s raspy, commanding vocals. It’s the kind of track that could’ve come out in 1971 or yesterday and still feel fresh. Then there’s “She Talks to Angels,” a haunting acoustic ballad that strips everything back and showcases the emotional depth behind all the bravado. It’s one of the most powerful songs of the era, full of vulnerability and storytelling. Throughout the album, the band leans into a classic sound without ever feeling like a cheap throwback. Whether it’s the bluesy strut of “Twice As Hard” or the gospel-tinged groove of “Seeing Things,” every track feels lived-in and real. This isn’t just a great rock album — it’s a reminder that timeless songwriting, passionate delivery, and a little Southern grit never go out of style. Favorite song: "Jealous Again"

Rocking bar music. For those who love a little Hootie mixed in with their Stones.

I’m a sucker for blues based rock

I’m gonna give this album a 5 because it’s fun and I don’t have a big dump in my pants.

I didn't realize Hard to Handle came out in the 90s! I could have sworn that it was like a Led Zepplin contemporary that did that song. Shows how much I know. This album, though, feels like an incredible call back to 70s rocks. Everything works so well together. The vocals and the instruments blend beautifully. I honestly had a hard time rating this, because it's honestly really simple, but so well done. It doesn't help that I've got some personal bias to this style and Hard to Handle. Favorite Song(s): Hard to Handle, She Talks to Angels

blues/southern rock

An absolute banger. One of the best debut albums ever. Loved it in ‘89, still love it now. A nice trip down memory Lane, remembering driving around in Harvey Tattersall’s truck listening to this.

Such a great debut album.

Classic for me. Listened through most of high school and beyond. Got me into southern American rock.

Lots of great songs

Loved it!

Great album. Recently featured on Rick Beato's youtube channel, so i was looking forward to this album

Excellent album. Great Blues-southern rock from the 90s when there were many grunge rock bands. The Crowes were a throwback to bands like Zeppelin and the Stones. I prefer their sophomore effort, "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" to this, but it still rates 5 stars.

10

90s sound mixed with blues-based rock roots? Yeah, there was only ever going to be one rating for me on this album. Favorite track: Stare It Cold

First CD I ever bought, and it’s still great.

This is an exceptional album. All killer, no filler. It deserves 4 stars but I'm inflating it to 5 stars to protest the fact that Southern Harmony & Musical Companion - their album - was excluded from this list. And yet they include Kings of Leon? Blasphemy.

One of the greatest debut albums ever. The two worst things about this record are that for some reason it got lumped into the hair metal scene at the time and that it features what is likely their most well known song (so unfair)- a massively overplayed cover, even if it is great. It has never made any sense to me that this band managed to make this album and then they topped it- TWICE- and those two albums are barely known. I’ve seen the Crowes multiple times and they are one of my favorite bands. Btw- they were about 20 when they recorded this. Rich wrote the music for She Talks to Angels when he was 17 years old. Best Song: Seeing Things Worst Song: none.. Strutting Blues I guess

Great vibe and consistent.

Love this album. Fave songs, "Hard to Handle", "She Talks to Angels", and "Twice as Hard" 5/5

Very nice

Exceptional southern rock, chock full of bangers. Jealous Again, She Talks to Angels, and a literally perfect cover of Hard to Handle are the obvious highlights, but it’s a great rock and roll album from beginning to end. Great playing, tight but still live sounding production, and some of the best vocal performances in southern rock are found here.

Overall a pretty good album. I loved the bluesy Southern rock sound this band puts out and recognized a couple songs (Hard to Handle & She Talks to Angels), which are proper tunes. This album came up at a good time, as I was in a bluesy listening mood recently. I think I would normally give this album a 4, but I'll land on 5 as I was just really in the mood for it.

I haven't listened to the whole album in awhile. Actually - not a bad song on the set. It is not a 5-star in the mode of Exile on Main St., but it deserves 5 stars.

Loved it when it came out. Love it now. Love the Crowes period.

That was awesome. Loved this album. Will listen multiple times this weekend

Extremely solid core blues rock.

Viel besser, als ich es nach einem Konzert im Juli 2001 in Erinnerung hatte. The Black Crowes waren damals mit Neil Young und Crazy Horse auf Tour. Leider war damals von den Crowes nur infernalischer Lärm zu hören. Gesang und Melodien waren nur zu erahnen. Heute habe ich das Album also erstmals komplett so gehört, wie es sein muss. Genau das, was ich mag!

I loved it, loved everything about this album

In the mid-2010's, I had a short phase during college when this album was all I listened to. It was probably a mixture of me finding The Black Crowes refreshing amidst the sea of grunge and alternative during their era, and the pure nostalgia of listening to a blues-rock record that sounded older than it was, all while the ultra-modern sounding EDM was permeating the airwaves. I think I kept coming back because of the album's heart and authenticity. It's a breath of fresh air with every listen and it never gets old. Like coming home after a long time in an unfamiliar place. Before today it had been a while since I listened to it in full, but the same feeling was still there as I went through the entire album. Standouts are Twice as Hard, Jealous Again, Could I've Been So Blind, Hard to Handle and She Talks to Angels.

Great party album!

Great album, good combination of their hits with lesser known songs.

This was a vibe at work. I was having a good time at work listening to the album and then hard to handle started playing and I confirmed this is a 5 in my book.

Nice finding!

Great from start to finish.

FIVE STARS

Still solid.

Love it

Crazy this came in 90 when grunge was coming on strong and pop was dying because this isn’t anything but pure rock and roll. Really fantastic album with some really good tracks.

This album was a very pleasant surprise. I've barely heard of the Black Crowes prior to getting recommended this album by the generator. It isn't a grower, it's a classic that'll get you hooked by the first minute. A few records have done that to me, not even some of my favourite albums could enthral me at the first listen. That's how special this album is. 5 stars, nothing less.

An absolute showstopper of an album. Southern/Bar rock at it's finest

Let's rock

Great Album! Almost every song on it is a hit!

I knew eventually I’d hear a 90’s band that actually produced good music. Black Crowes for the win! Love their music.

Classic rock.

pretty good, lowkey knew all the songs, little nostalgic, good throwbacks

Fuck yes! This album is phenomenal! Hard to Handle, Jealous Again, She Talks to Angels, Twice As Hard.... Fuckin love me some Black Crowes! The even crazier thing is that this was a debut album. It hits hard for a first album!! That kinda cohesion on a first album is super rare! Every fucking song is gold. Even the lesser known songs are certifiable bangers. Blues rock at its finest right here! This has to be one of the best debut albums I've ever listened to. Easily top 10! Favourite songs: She Talks To Angels, Hard To Handle, Twice As Hard, Jealous Again, Struttin' Blues, Thick N' Thin, Stare It Cold, Sister Luck, Could I've Been So Blind, Seeing Things Least favourite songs: none 5/5

Not a band I've listened to before but enjoyed the album from start to finished. I imagine they'd be a great festival band. Will explore some more of their work.

Sophomore year in college when this came out, and it kicks as much ass now as then. Those first riffs of Jealous Again are just about as perfect as anything Mick, Keith, and the boys have ever played. For a straight-ahead rock, blues, and boogie album -- this is the finest from the Crowes. I lean towards Southern Harmony as an all-around album. But this just straight fucks.

s klasicnim rockom je tesko falit! Ovaj mi je najdraži zasad u ovoj turi, 4.7/5

kul!

Underrated

I’ll always associate this album with a particular bar. When it dropped I was working at a record store and would meet up with coworkers for drinks after work. This was loved by all & in frequent play at the bar. A wonderful memory!

Really enjoyed this one. Hadn’t really listened to Black Crowes before, thought this was fantastic all the way through. Loved the blues and rock mix through the album.

Excellent

Yes

Album 210 of 1001 The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Track : She Talks to Angels Awesome album. One that got forgotten over the years. Solid all the way through. Was a great way to start the day.

Relisten

Primeiro álbum a ouvir do projeto

Already familiar with this one and I love it. Saw them perform the full album last (?) year. Was awesome. Great rock band, great rock record.

Excellent, filling the spaces between skynyrd and zz top, with hints of g'n'r and kings of leon in the mix. I knew one song before, obviously, but loved many of the others. I'm not sure how much of their later work holds up, but for a debut, this is close to flawless.

great album

Great (blues) rock album! Awesome sustained guitar sound. Simple yet effective!

Tractor tunes

Best Songs: -Twice as Hard -Could I've so Blind

You know what, this was great! Why've i never heard anyone ever mention this band. Solid vocals, great energy. Guitar and drums hit

I actually loved this album, so fully of energy and superb singing. "Hard to Handle" and "She Talks to Angels" are the biggest hits. 9/10.

An absolute 5

Really enjoyed that - classic rock and roll

Shocked I've never heard this whole album. This had several great early alternative rock classics and even the songs that were new to me were great!

I've listened to this album four times now, and I think it is extremely underrated.

Have owned this album since it came out and it still holds up.

Easy 5 stars. Damn near perfect rock and roll album. Chris robinsons voice is soulful and the bands groove matches.

Favorite/liked songs: Twice as Hard Jealous Again Sister Luck Seeing Things Hard to Handle She Talks to Angels 6/10 The rest are still bangers. Great album front to back. Pure rock and roll! I’ve listened to She Talks to Angels a handful of times today. It’s a beautiful song.

Great album. Good from front to back.

One of my all time favorites

Loved it!!!

I loved this so much! I recognized many of the songs and it all felt very nostalgic. Great album.

9/10 - I really enjoyed it

The living spirit of rock: brilliant.

I can't remember the last time that I listened to the album...and it is possible that I never did listen from beginning to end in one sitting before today. It was great! The blues-rock hit just the right spot!

Aw, I love this one from my walk-man days. Great bluesy, southern rock sound.

Should have listened to this a long time ago. Solid rock! Great album!

Exceptional launch into the rest of their career. “Hard to Handle” gets all the notice here, as their first single, but one should never overlook “She Talks to Angels”, a window into the future of their songwriting chops

Listening to this album for the first time in years I was struck by how much I liked the production. It just sounds great—clean and full but not too slick. I was surprised it’s even 45 minutes because it’s full of great songs but it never drags for me. What a fun record.

Love this!

I forgot how good this is.

I haven’t listened to the full album before, only heard the hits. The entire album is outstanding.

This album is perfection.

sonzao bom de ouvir

This is actually the last album I have purchased on CD. I had a rental car through work in 2011 and it didn’t have a auxiliary port and this was before Bluetooth was standard. I needed some music so found this at Best Buy.

I love this album. I remember thinking when it first came out that it had a distinct Rolling Stones feel. I still hear that influence but I think it stands on its own as a great American rock and roll record, plus it has aged very, very well.

Such a beautiful album. She Talks to Angels will always be one of my favorites of all time.

Twice As Hard was really good, I like the guitar tone a lot. Jealous Again was good as well, I like the inclusion of the sort of jazzy piano on this song. Sister Luck you can definitely hear the “country” coming through a bit, not in a bad way, but it somewhat reminds me of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Could I’ve Been So Blind was again liked, nothing new to say, same reasons as before. Seeing Things was very reminiscent of Muse’s “Falling Down”, the sort of soft country, I really like it. Hard To Handle is somewhat familiar, very good, feels a but Led Zeppelin, mot much but a wee bit, has that classic rock feel. Thick ‘N’ Thin was really enjoyable, made me want to move, really liked the guitar work. She Talks To Angels was a nice acoustic ballad, literally the only gripe is the tuning meaning I can’t learn it. Struttin’ Blues again, highly enjoyable, would love to learn all this stuff but nothing is in a normal tuning. Stare It Cold I would argue was the worst song on the album, and I still really enjoyed it. This entire album was great, apparently it’s 43 minutes long, and if so then I must’ve loved it because it was the fastest 43 minutes of my life. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anybody. 4.9/5

Excellent album

Great tunes

Belongs in the Pantheon of Southern Rock with Skynyrd and the Allman Bros.

I just love this album. That is all.

Fantastic album. Not a bad song on it. Bluesy vibes and a little bit soulful.

Solid stuff, and it had been too long.

Very nice album. Saved to listen to again. Blues-rock, I like!

Lekker stevig album. Hard van genoten

Hell of a debut. Music that still plays a ton!

I love this album so much. My girlfriend was a huge fan and talked me and four buddies into seeing them in '88 at the 300 seat Greek theater in Tri-cities Washington. They opened for Jellyfish. One of the best shows I've ever seen. This album has been a mainstay in my collection ever since. I've seen them 4 times over the last 30 years and am seeing them again in August. Great album, great band.

Not at all what I was expecting but really enjoyed it and will Listen to more by this band.

This is one of my top 20 favorite albums of all time. The songs just drip with nostalgia for me. Love it!

I’ve always loved this one. Dirty southern rock/blues, which more often than not comes right out and slaps you in the face. This one has its share of hits, which I can never fault an album for. Most of them have been played to death, but they support an album that is very well put together. Great debut album and one of my favorites. Put this on in the background on a summer day outside… perfect.

Hell yeah.

One of my favorites

Rock melódico, animoso Me ha gustado muuuucho

I recall the first time hearing about the Black Crowes was from my mom. She said “I read an article about a band I think you would like. They supposedly play their instruments - not a lot of synthetic stuff…” Later that week I saw the CD highlighted as a “guaranteed staff pick” at a record shop in Rosedale, MN. I bought the disc and have been a fan ever since. Every song on this album is at minimum good, and a lot of the are great. Apart from the many hits, I’m also a fan of the guitars on “Sister Luck”. Songwriting is really good throughout - especially on “She Talks to Angels”. It was many years down the road before I realized “Hard to Handle” was a cover tune. There have been a lot of good Crowes albums since this debut release, but overall, this is still their best effort.

Приятное звучание, одна песня очень понравилась

Great bluesy rock

super duper!

This album was so good! I liked all the tracks, especially She Talks To Angels.

Première belle découverte, merci Robert.

Steady steady album and a lot of hits! The bluesy rock gets me

One of my all time favorites

Yessssss, this album is easily in my top 5 fave albums.

Rock and blues was made to be

Gran, gran, descubrimiento. Rock sureño con mucho poder, buenas letras y muy buenos arreglos. Canciones donde pisan el acelerador combinadas con algunas baladas donde demuestran que también ahí el resultado es excelente. 10 canciones, 43 minutos, creo que no tiene un segundo de desperdicio. 4.5 que sube a 5 porque la primera escuchada sí me voló los sesos. Songs: Sister Luck, Twice As Hard, She Talks To Angels, Stare It Cold

Qué lástima no haberlos conocido antes. Aunque es innegable el sonido noventero que a treinta años de distancia es nostálgico, de todas maneras es un disco entretenido y con toques de frescura. Me gustaron las voces, las guitarras e incluso los temas oscurones típicos de la época (como en She Talks To Angels). Y además, cortito y al grano.

Excellent

Perfect amount of blues vs rock. Quite a few good songs, but their best song Remedy is on another album. Favourites: Hard To Handle, Twice As Hard and She Talks To Angels.

Shake Your Money Maker by The Black Crowes was a really enjoyable listen and one I can definitely see myself coming back to. What stood out most to me was the variety across the album. It never feels one-paced or repetitive, and there’s a great mix of bluesy rock, swagger and soulful grooves throughout. The guitar work is excellent and gives the album so much energy and character. It has that classic rock sound without feeling stale, which I really liked. There’s a real confidence to this record. The band sound tight, the riffs are strong, and the songs are packed with attitude. It’s just a very easy album to put on and enjoy from start to finish. This was a great discovery for me and definitely an album I’ll return to again. Favourite tracks: “Hard to Handle”, “Thick n’ Thin” and “She Talks to Angels” were all superb Least favourite tracks: Every track on the album was worth listening to Album artwork: Cool album cover

Eu vi uma definição que esse álbum era "rock de bar" e gostei. Combina mesmo com uma cerveja gelada no fim do dia e bons momentos. QoA Vesper.

Muito bom. Em época de grunge na alta, ele se distancia disso, com uma pegada hard rock ascendente dos anos 70, mantendo o peso da guitarra, nada farofa, com bastante identidade. Curti demais.

Great rock album, not much to say

Вот этих мужиков я помню мне было 16 я танцевал под их музон

Proper American rock album, big fan

Better than I thought it would be. Accessible southern blues rock sort of business

70年代っぽくていいね

The Black Crowes is proper rock and they’re good at it. It was right up my alley and deserves to be on this list. Top songs: Twice As Hard, Could I’ve Been So Blind, Hard To Handle, Thick n’ Thin, Stare It Cold

It's good rock n roll from a period when that sound wasn't in fashion. I think I prefer their next two albums a bit more, but this one is worth 3.5 rounded to 4.

Wait...I know you. I've heard of this band but I can't remember what from. I was alive in 1990 but was just a tater tot so the memory's a little hazy. This guitar playing sounds familiar. Yeah...I know this song. Memory unlocked! I do remember "Twice As Hard", "Hard to Handle" (I can sing this one despite not understanding a word this man is saying) and "She Talks to Angels". I think this stuff caught play on MTV around the same time as Collective Soul, Soundgarden, Soul Asylum, Pearl Jam, etc so my brain just lumped it in with that 90s grunge alternative stuff. "Southern rock" you say? Sure, makes sense now that I'm hearing it as an adult. Is this important to the development of music? Probably not. But it's still enjoyable.

Bluesy southern rock done right.

Had low expectations of this but I really enjoyed it. The hard to handle cover is naf but I liked the rest. Would listen again

It was rocky

After the first song or two, I was fully prepared to write this thing off as just some generic rock that I wasn't going to enjoy. But then it's southern rock roots became more apparent, and my take turned around. It wasn't a complete 360, but at least enough to give it a 3.5 stars and round it up.

Cool

great rock album some classic tracks very well put together

I kinda liked this one.

This is a really fun album. I really liked all the songs. All are playlist worthy. I would listen again.

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would

Incendiary

Unexpectedly kind of awesome?

Always love blues rock. Some songs didn't full hit me, but I need to listen to this one again.

Rock de bueno. Sin mucho arreglo. Fluye y se deja escuchar. Me gustó: Jealous Again.

On the one hand, these guys are super derivative. Essentially Led Zeppelin meets Allman Brothers, these guys make southern rock, emphasis on rock. (I was an usher in Boston at the Orpheum Theatre for a run of theirs, three shows, probably 1992. I wore earplugs and still my ears rang for a couple of weeks after those concerts.) On the other hand, it's a GREAT blend, those two classic fantastic bands mixed together. Allmans with balls. Led Zep with emotional range. Good stuff!

I wouldn’t want to be 16 now, it’s so complicated. You’re just surrounded by information much of which isn’t helpful. It was easier when I was 16 even if I didn’t think it was. I had a small group of friends and altering I did weren’t recorded forever. I also had this cassette, and that was simple too. Chuck berry riffs, jagger vocals, hammon organ fills. Nothing fashionable, but universal. Whilst many bands I listened to then fell by the wayside, this did not. Even to the point of butchering the songs on guitar. Some things stick with you

Un rock sympa qui envoie bien On sent l'influence de lynyrd skynyrd, qq sensation d'entendre une version américaine des stones, surtout sur les balades Seeing things étai déjà dans ma playlist depuis une moment et j'ai toujours autant de plaisir à l'écouter Qq ressemblance avec Primal Scream (surtout avec la chanson rocks), normal puisqu'ils ont commencé plus où moins les mêmes années. Mais entendre une sorte de retour au source du blues rock dans les années 90 (avec des prod très correct) est très cool 4,5 (mais je mettrais 4)

Rien ne peut égaler la version instrumentale de 'Hard To Handle' par No Brain, qui dure environ 2 minutes pendant lesquelles chacun espère - en gardant une mine stoïque - que Ben retrouve les paroles, avant que la chanson ne soit finalement avortée. Ayons l'honnêteté de préciser qu'elle sera à nouveau jouée - avec succès cette fois - un peu plus tard dans la soirée. Quand je dis avec succès, tout est évidemment relatif.

The Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker (1990) On Day 123, I felt a bit mixed about this one. To be clear, it didn't sound bad by any means it has the vocals, the instrumentation, and the production you’d expect from a top-tier rock revival. The technical chemistry is definitely there. However, despite having all the right elements, it didn't quite reach that 5-star level for me. It’s decent enough listen for a 70s-style rock session, but it lacked that extra layer of substance to make it a personal favorite. A solid, consistent 4/5.

Brings back memories and still rocks

If oasis ripped from the Beatles this is the other side of ripping off the Stones

Was pretty good.

Great rock and roll album. Lots of energy and great slower songs too.

Wow I should not like this as much as I do. There's such a rolling stones influence on this album, but it takes on a bit more of the bluesy side of the stones. Hard to handle was definitely their big hit, and I forgot how it's actually pretty good.

I have this on CD but haven’t listened to it in ages. I still enjoyed this one.

This was an excellent album, I had never listened to anything other than the two singles.

Great debut album. Blues and rock n roll from start to finish.

Twice As Hard 3.8 Jealous Again 3.5 Sister Luck 3.7 Could I've Been So Blind 3.6 Seeing Things 3.8 Hard to Handle 4 Thick n' Thin 3.5 She Talks to Angels 3.6 Struttin' Blues 3.6 Stare It Cold 3.5 Live Too Fast Blues/Mercy, Moan (hidden track) 3 Score: 3.6

Really good album. Heavy guitar, good bass. And got to learn that some of the lyrics I thought I knew were wrong. Fun!

Named "The Black Crows", only because, "Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers", was taken.

Toch wel genoeg nostalgia voor 4 sterren

8 - GOOD

I don’t own this CD. Though I’ve heard it hundreds of times. At first when I saw the cover I was thinking Georgia Satellites. At the time I probably would have given this a 3-star review just because it wasn’t my thing in 1990. It probably still isn’t, but it just seems so familiar, it seems easy. And now I guess it’s classic.

This album could easily be written off as just some rock tracks, but it’s really great to my ears. Reminds of Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. Classic stuff.

good, enjoyed, don’t remember it already

4 - I did not realize that all of these songs I knew were on the same album.

Escutei esse álbum no ônibus enquanto ia e voltada de faculdade. Provavelmente não o ambiente que a banda pensava.

Pretty solid record, with a nice rendition of 'Hard to Handle' that introduced me to Otis Redding when I was a kid, but I cannot forgive the shameless plagiarizing of Joe Cocker's version of 'With a Little Help from My Friends' in the song 'Seeing Things'. It was really disappointing.

Pure, unadulterated rock n roll with plenty of swagger. I don't normally care for this flavor of hard blues/rock, but this album is a testament to that genre done quite well.

Solid rock album. Good energy.

I was surprised when I saw this was released in 1990. From the sound I would have expected early 80s and I mean that in a good way. The Aerosmith vibes and the singers great rock voice got me in to the album straight away and I was interested throughout. Its always fun hearing an old band for the first time in a genre that you listen to a lot, especially when its this good.

So many of my friends cite The Black Crows as their guilty band pleasure, and they're absolutely correct.

240/1001 The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ✅ In between listening to the like of Guns 'N Roses, Nirvana etc. I'd have this on shuffle as well in my teenage years and so this is one of those albums I'll always have fond memories of. The blues rock of this is fun and loose, it's just great.

> the Beatles

did this album just sit on a shelf for 10years or something? Awesome nonetheless

4/5

Unpopular opinion, and perhaps it’s because of my age and being in Atlanta at the time, but if I’m going bluesy rock I like this better than most Rolling Stones records. This album was a breath of fresh air in a period that had hard rock / hair metal being pushed aside by grunge. Along come the Robinson brothers with their blues-based, true-rock record. 4⭐️

Very cool album, loved the songs and the Rock vibes of it. Songs are incredibly flowy, great energy and feel-good everything.

Lots of depth and a mature sound from what was then a very young band. Even the weaker songs ("Struttin' Blues"?) keep the album together. Besides "She Talks to Angels," it might just be missing one or two classics to make it to five-star status, but it's close.

Was excited when this popped up, have not listened to the album in its entirety in a while, good stuff

Great strip club rock and roll as loose and juicy as the women who dance to it!

Not heard of the Black Crowes before although a couple of tracks sounded familiar. A good bluesy rock album with a variety of different styles but a good rock base to all tracks. Probably something I'll listen to again.

Мне было вчера лет опять. Первый раз вижу этих людей. В шоке, но понравилось. И обложка и название. Очень классная песня seeing things. Смешной у них срач с Риком Рубином. Люблю чай.

Ощущение, что альбом прямиком из анналов мистера Шустера из Glee, который очень любил ставить номера под такой батя - рок. Мне кстати понравилось даже больше Нила Янга чисто на слух, и внушает уважение, что старички ещё живы и в 2026 году даже планируют выпустить альбом. Будь я постарше, наверное, добавила бы исполнителя себе в плейлист на прослушивание на постоянной основе

Изначально были очень низкие ожидания от альбома. Ещё одни ноунеймы (for me personally), плюс увидел некоторые оценки тут - подумал ну очередная тягомотина из 70х. Оказалось что это вообще 90е и звучит вполне резво! Я так понимаю, они решили записать альбом «под старину», но в некоторых треках прям ощущается веяние 90х в мелодии, не знаю как объяснить. Хайлайты альбома для меня: Hard To Handle и Thick N’ Thin.

Played this album SO much in my twenties. Still whips ass! Made me like southern rock again!

A classic bar band rocker and a stellar debut album. It's great straightforward rock and while it may not be the most innovative record, I feel like this was probably a breath of fresh air when it came out in 1990. More genuine than the 80s hair metal and not as edgy as what would be the real grunge era. Yes it can probably be called dad rock now but that's ok. But it's well recorded, well played, and well built. I dig it and would totally not be upset if this was playing at my local bar or brewery. 4/5

Album #1,033 Going in, I knew the four big hits, Hard to Handle, Twice as Hard, Jealous Again, and She Talks to Angels. And they are all on this album! It's a very solid album overall, not straying too far from the blues rock of the hits. There's a bit of Lynyrd Skynyrd here, and some female backup singers in one of the tracks, but other than that it's just more of the same, but still good. Best track I didn't already know: Thick n' Thin.

Nada mal, buen rock de los 90

These guys are underrated as musicians. The deep cuts tell the complete story more than the popular songs.

American beer tastes watered down. American Zepelin sounds watered down. But it made me smile and bob my head during work, so 4 stars

Surprised about the harshness of some of these reviews. I have fond memories of this album, but it is likely a place in time thing versus absolute musical mastery.

A 4.5 for me for sure!

No. 85 Great album of soulful rock. Great guitar sounds too. Particularly liked ‘she talks to angels’.

Du bon rock

Album #4 January 15th 2026 Favorite Song: Struttin Blues I really enjoyed this album. I may just be a rock guy, but I really enjoyed the instrumental with the singer voice, I think it all fit together really well. Each of these songs were generally about something to do with women. I did like in a few of the songs where after all of the lyrics finished up, there was about a minute of instrumentals. I would definitely spend the time to listen through this album again. I will rate it 8/10.

Everything good. Production arrangement singing diversity energy. Ticked all boxes for an excellent album. Very enjoyable. Being very very picky, and this’s just coming from my own personal preference - would have been ‘better’ with a super poppy hit. Very pleasant listen. Made me think a bit harder on what I’m really after. I guess it’s missing some adventurous elements to make me feel the excitement. It’s too “safe” for them.

Honestly these guys rock. Can’t say before this I had heard more than their occasional radio hit, but I really enjoyed this album. That said, I will never not mix them up with Counting Crows. Pick another damn bird.

I’m always surprised when I hear the Black Crowes because they sound a lot more modern than they actually are. Great album, in the sweet spot for runtime, and has two incredible hits. Loved jamming out to this album.