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Shake Your Money Maker

by The Black Crowes

Released: February 13, 1990

Southern rock, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker" is the debut studio album by American rock band The Black Crowes, released in 1990. The album features a mix of blues rock, Southern rock, and classic rock influences, with gritty guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and catchy hooks. Tracks like "Twice As Hard," "Jealous Again," and "Hard to Handle" showcase the band's raw energy and infectious groove, drawing comparisons to classic rock acts like The Rolling Stones and The Faces.

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Interesting Facts

Lyrically, "Shake Your Money Maker" explores themes of…

Lyrically, "Shake Your Money Maker" explores themes of love, heartbreak, and rebellion, with frontman Chris Robinson's passionate vocals delivering evocative and introspective lyrics.

The album's title is a nod to the…

The album's title is a nod to the band's intention to create music that would get people moving and shaking.

The album's lead single, a cover of Otis…

The album's lead single, a cover of Otis Redding's "Hard to Handle," became a major hit and helped propel the band to mainstream success.

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Essential Tracks

Twice As Hard

Tracks like "Twice As Hard," "Jealous Again," and "Hard to Handle" showcase the band's raw energy and infectious groove, drawing comparisons to classic rock acts like The Rolling Stones and The Faces.

Jealous Again

Hard To Handle

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Reception

It was a significant commercial success and helped establish the band as one of the leading acts of the 1990s rock scene. Upon its release, "Shake Your Money Maker" received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.

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Legacy

Overall, "Shake Your Money Maker" is regarded as a classic of 1990s rock music, praised for its energetic performances, soulful vocals, and timeless songwriting. It was a significant commercial success and helped establish the band as one of the leading acts of the 1990s rock scene. It remains a favorite among fans of The Black Crowes and is considered a landmark album in the band's career.

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The Complete Album Story

"The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker" is the debut studio album by American rock band The Black Crowes, released in 1990. It was a significant commercial success and helped establish the band as one of the leading acts of the 1990s rock scene.

The album features a mix of blues rock, Southern rock, and classic rock influences, with gritty guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and catchy hooks. Tracks like "Twice As Hard," "Jealous Again," and "Hard to Handle" showcase the band's raw energy and infectious groove, drawing comparisons to classic rock acts like The Rolling Stones and The Faces.

Lyrically, "Shake Your Money Maker" explores themes of love, heartbreak, and rebellion, with frontman Chris Robinson's passionate vocals delivering evocative and introspective lyrics. The album's title is a nod to the band's intention to create music that would get people moving and shaking.

Upon its release, "Shake Your Money Maker" received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. The album's lead single, a cover of Otis Redding's "Hard to Handle," became a major hit and helped propel the band to mainstream success.

Overall, "Shake Your Money Maker" is regarded as a classic of 1990s rock music, praised for its energetic performances, soulful vocals, and timeless songwriting. It remains a favorite among fans of The Black Crowes and is considered a landmark album in the band's career.