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Lions - The Black Crowes
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50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

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  • Summary: 'Lions' continues to build on the sound established in 1999's 'By Your Side,' with this outing produced by Don Was.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Billboard
    80
    Lions is indeed a truer expression of the Crowes' potential: adventurous songwriting ensconced in a blues- and funk-inspired swagger.
  2. Revolver
    60
    While Lions roars with all of the classic rock bombast and Stones-y swagger we've come to expect from the Crowes, the album is sorely lacking in the magic that can only be achieved when the innately talented drive themselves to distraction in the pursuit of perfection. [May/June 2001, p.110]
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  3. Playlouder
    30
    'Lions' is a mediocre album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. BRANDONL
    10
    One of the most talented bands still touring today is The Black Crowes. Their music is not an imitation, but an innovation of how music can be on the cutting edge and at the same time stay connected to the roots of rock n roll. Chris's lyrics speak to the soul... TEN!!!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. tracey
    10
    the fact that the Real listeners have rated it higher than the critics says it all!another classic,all i can say is WOW!i can't stop listening to it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KenI
    10
    Great album. More hard Rock than other Crowe's albums.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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