1972 (EP)

1972
EP by The Black Crowes
Released	May 4, 2022
Genre	Rock
Length	26:56
Label	Silver Arrow Records
Producer	Chris Robinson, Rich Robinson
The Black Crowes chronology
Wiser for the Time (2013) 1972 (2022) Happiness Bastards (2024)

1972 is a studio EP by American rock band the Black Crowes, released on May 4, 2022. It is an album of cover songs.^[1]

Recording

Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, who reformed the Black Crowes in 2019, thought an album of cover songs would be a good step toward releasing an album of new material. Rolling Stone notes: "As the Robinson brothers attempt to rebuild their creative partnership, the sessions were like 'good baby steps' for them, Chris says, 'a less-pressure situation' than new songs." The Black Crowes plan to begin recording an album of new material in January 2023.^[1]

The EP contains covers of rock songs from 1972: the Rolling Stones's "Rocks Off", T. Rex's "The Slider", Rod Stewart's "You Wear It Well", Little Feat's "Easy to Slip", David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream", and the Temptations' "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Rocks Off" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 4:31
2. "The Slider" (Marc Bolan) – 3:49
3. "You Wear It Well" (Rod Stewart, Martin Quittenton) – 4:52
4. "Easy to Slip" (Lowell George, Fred Martin) – 3:29
5. "Moonage Daydream" (David Bowie) – 5:03
6. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) – 5:12

Personnel

The Black Crowes

• Chris Robinson – vocals, harmonica
• Rich Robinson – guitars, vocals
• Sven Pipien – bass, vocals

Other musicians

• Isaiah Mitchell – guitars
• Joel Robinow – keyboards, vocals
• Brian Griffin – drums
• Mackenzie Adams – background vocals

Reception

Gary Graff of UltimateClassicRock states that "The sextet's affinity for the material wins out, the Crowes' genuine appreciation and respect for the material resulting in more than rote remakes." He further states that "1972 is a welcome placeholder, an inclusive and engaging party that opens up a little more of the Crowes' rock 'n' roll heart."^[2]

Charts

Chart performance for 1972

Chart (2022)	Peak position
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[3]	13

References

1. Hiatt, Brian (April 11, 2022). "Exclusive: The Black Crowes on Their First New Recordings in 12 Years". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
2. Graff, Gary (May 4, 2022). "Black Crows '1972' Album Review". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
3. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 May 2022.