Shake Your Money Makerby The Black Crowes

"Shake Your Money Maker" is the debut album by The Black Crowes (comprised of Chris Robinson on vocals, Rich Robinson on guitar, Jeff Cease on guitar, Johnny Colt on bass, and Steve Gorman on drums) which was released in February of 1990. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and has been certified 3x platinum. Four singles were released which included "Twice As Hard", "Jealous Again" (peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100), "Hard to Handle" (peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100), and "She Talks to Angels" (peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100) in that order. The band brought on three additional musicians which were Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers Band (piano and organ), Brendan O'Brien, and Laura Creamer (backing vocals). The Black Crowes were voted the Best New American Band in 1990 by Rolling Stone Magazine.
This album has a very bluesy rock sound with excellent songwriting, great guitar riffs, and good chorus melodies. Its a great southern rock sound that defines who The Black Crowes are and make them a classic rock and roll band. Key tracks include "Twice As Hard", "Jealous Again", "Sister Luck", "Could I've Been So Blind", "Seeing Things", "Hard to Handle", and "She Talks to Angels". Honorable mention includes "Struttin' Blues".

Without a doubt one of the greatest Rock n Roll records of all time! Straight to the point rock n roll. Great lyrics and melody backed with legendary guitar hooks and Timeless groove. The Black Crows blew it up with there vintage 60's/70's rock sound. This album is still a favorite of today and is a must have for any Rock n Roll fan!!!