Exit Music’s Article About BCC

Being entirely uneducated in the ways of Black Country Communion, having been introduced to them by one of our new writers, I really had no idea what to expect from the group. In retrospect I feel slightly better about knowing little about them as they formed as recently as 2010. It must be understood that while I am familiar with the other projects these men have been associated with, I know little about them individually, so with this respect you will have to forgive my ignorance on the matter.

BCC are a band with brilliant background in music, they are not one of those bands that are fresh out of school, but have their roots in the kind of music that my father made sure I listened to as a child, the likes of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Alice Cooper to name a few. It is not surprising then for me to say that the self titled album, which I’m still listening to as I write, is an interesting album for me. There is a certain nostalgic feel for me, but it cannot be denied that the music of BCC is something new for modern music.

There are, throughout the album, tinges of that distinctly 70’s and 80’s sound that is arguably unavoidable considering their backgrounds, but it is beautifully broken up by the blues elements that I believe Joe Bonamassa brings to the table. It is however the vocals of Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa that, for me anyway, give the band a killer sound. Though it must be said I can’t listen to Glenn without thinking back to the Deep Purple and Black Sabbath records that were played to me.

Individually the members of BCC are arguably brilliant musicians, but what really makes the band what they are, is simply the way they work so well together. Nothing about the album seems forced. With obvious reasons you can still hear where their roots are, but it all melds together rather seamlessly.

By no means are Black Country Communion a band for everyone. I would not expect those without even a background in classic rock to take to BCC, but I don’t think this a bad thing at all. BCC bring back that classic sound with a new twist, perfect for anyone feeling disillusioned by some music that’s popular today. I would suggest that you at least give them a listen and make your mind up for yourself, hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised, as was I.

For fans of Joe Bonamassa, his new album Dust Bowl will be released in the UK on March 21st, and Black Country Communion are in the studio working on their second album which is due for a summer release.

Written by Harriet Jones

http://www.exit-music.co.uk/2011/01/black-country-communion/