Blackberry Smoke
Holding All The Roses
Independent
In an era when Southern Rock seems to be fading, Blackberry Smoke provide a glimmer of hope – a band walking the tightrope between modern country and good ole’ rock and roll. Their recent release, Holding All The Roses, showcases the band’s uncanny ability to play off of each other, a testament to their 15 years of intense touring and rehearsing. Hammering guitar solos and smooth organ licks combine to create a sound similar to the Allman Brothers, yet with a modern twist to it. With production from Brendan O’Brien (who previously has worked with Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam to name a few), the album’s variety is impressive, going from fast-paced rock anthems (“Let Me Help You Find the Door”) to slower ballads like “No Way Back to Eden.”
