Lions - The Black Crowes
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50 out of 100

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 39 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. Sonicnet
    60
    Lions has got style to spare, but ends up light on meaty hooks.
  3. 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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  4. 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. KenI
    10
    Great album. More hard Rock than other Crowe's albums.
  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
  3. ElinaB.
    8
    I love the overall feel of it... it's very 70's sounding and really easy to totally get into.
  4. AxeS.
    7
    The Crowes continue their foray into alternative rock (three snakes part II). 'greasy grass river', 'losin my mind', and 'cosmic friend' rank among the band's best songs. the whole album has a psychedelic feel, due in part to the post-post modern album artwork. like most Crowes albums, though, there are a couple of clunkers on lions.… Expand

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