I have been into Black Stone Cherry ever since the release of "Folklore and Superstition" several years ago. Now with the release of their fourth album "Magic Mountain" imminent, how have things developed since I first discovered this band? One thing that is very noticeable from the off is that this is different to Black StoneI have been into Black Stone Cherry ever since the release of "Folklore and Superstition" several years ago. Now with the release of their fourth album "Magic Mountain" imminent, how have things developed since I first discovered this band? One thing that is very noticeable from the off is that this is different to Black Stone Cherry's last studio album "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea". To me I thought that album was a bit too commercialised. Don't get me wrong, it was still a great album, but it felt like the band were holding something back. This time however it seems the band have unleashed a different beast, and have written something with more grit, containing more energy and power, with more freedom and they seem very relaxed. The music at times feels heavier than in previous releases, and it feels a lot closer to the first and "Folklore and Superstition" albums. Opening track "Holding On…To Letting Go" starts off with screeching guitar and feedback leading into some fabulous heavy riff work. The song grooves along nicely with chunky riffs and melodies throughout. It's a great opener and hard rocking number. "Peace Pipe" sounds like classic Black [...]
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