The Black Crowes release playlist that inspired new album ‘A Pound of Feathers’

The Black Crowes are providing fans with a glimpse into the music that influenced their recent album, A Pound of Feathers. They created a Spotify playlist called Feathers and Lead, which they refer to on Instagram as “The songs that shaped A Pound of Feathers.” This playlist showcases the tracks that inspired the composition, atmosphere, and creativity of this particular chapter from The Black Crowes’ discography.

Included in the playlist are songs like “I’m Not Talking” by The Yardbirds featuring Jeff Beck on lead guitar, “Popcorn” by Ike & Tina Turner, “Evil” by Howlin’ Wolf, “Knocking ‘Em Down (In the City)” by Iggy Pop, “Girl I Love You” by Eddie Floyd, “Elephant Man” by Bo Diddley, and “I Bet You” by Funkadelic.

A Pound of Feathers marks The Black Crowes’ 10th studio album, following their 2023 release, Happiness Bastards, which was their first collection of new material since 2009. The band is gearing up for The Southern Hospitality tour with Whiskey Myers, a country rock band, commencing on May 17 in Austin, Texas. But before that, they will be touring in Australia and Japan.

For a complete list of tour dates, fans can visit TheBlackCrowes.com. Be sure to catch The Black Crowes live and experience the inspiration behind A Pound of Feathers firsthand.

In the realm of music, inspiration can come from various sources, and artists like The Black Crowes often draw from a wide range of influences to create something new and unique. By sharing their playlist of inspirations, they offer fans a deeper understanding of their creative process and the elements that shaped their latest album. So, dive into the Feathers and Lead playlist and explore the musical landscape that helped bring A Pound of Feathers to life.