Black Country Communion, formed in 2009, is a rock supergroup hailing from Los Angeles, California. The band comprises Glenn Hughes (vocals and bass), Joe Bonamassa (guitar and vocals), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and Jason Bonham (drums). The group quickly gained attention for their powerful fusion of hard rock and blues, driven by the virtuosic talents of each member.
Since their formation, Black Country Communion has released five studio albums: Black Country Communion (2010), Black Country Communion 2 (2011), Afterglow (2012), BCCIV (2017), and V (2024). They have also released live albums and compilations, showcasing their dynamic live performances. The band has achieved notable chart success, particularly with their first two albums, which both entered the Billboard 200. Although they have not won major music awards, their contributions to rock music have been widely recognized by critics and fans alike. Inspired by classic rock bands such as Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, Black Country Communion has, in turn, influenced contemporary rock artists with their powerful sound and musicianship.
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION STUDIO ALBUMS
Black Country Communion
Released: 20 September 2010
Black Country Communion is the eponymous debut album of the supergroup Black Country Communion, featuring Glenn Hughes on vocals and bass, Joe Bonamassa on guitar and vocals, Derek Sherinian on keyboards, and Jason Bonham on drums. The album was recorded at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California, in early 2010 and was produced by Kevin Shirley. This powerful debut blends elements of hard rock and blues, showcasing the virtuosic talents of each band member.
CD Track Listings:
- “Black Country” – 3:14
- “One Last Soul” – 3:52
- “The Great Divide” – 4:45
- “Down Again” – 5:45
- “Beggarman” – 4:51
- “Song of Yesterday” – 8:33
- “No Time” – 4:19
- “Medusa” – 6:56
- “The Revolution in Me” – 4:59
- “Stand (At the Burning Tree)” – 7:01
- “Sista Jane” – 6:54
- “Too Late for the Sun” – 11:21
Black Country Communion 2
Released: 13 June 2011
Black Country Communion 2 is the second album by the supergroup, recorded at East West Studios in Hollywood, California, and produced by Kevin Shirley. Released less than a year after their debut, the album continues to blend hard rock with blues influences, further cementing the band’s reputation for powerful, emotive music.
CD Track Listings:
- “The Outsider” – 4:22
- “Man in the Middle” – 4:36
- “The Battle for Hadrian’s Wall” – 5:10
- “Save Me” – 7:46
- “Smokestack Woman” – 5:11
- “Faithless” – 5:15
- “An Ordinary Son” – 7:59
- “I Can See Your Spirit” – 4:13
- “Little Secret” – 6:59
- “Crossfire” – 6:03
- “Cold” – 6:54
Afterglow
Released: 29 October 2012
Afterglow is Black Country Communion’s third studio album, recorded at Revolver Studios in Thousand Oaks, California, and produced by Kevin Shirley.
CD Track Listings:
- “Big Train” – 4:17
- “This Is Your Time” – 4:32
- “Midnight Sun” – 5:18
- “Confessor” – 5:29
- “Cry Freedom” – 4:10
- “Afterglow” – 6:29
- “Dandelion” – 4:01
- “The Circle” – 7:02
- “Common Man” – 5:22
- “The Giver” – 5:24
- “Crawl” – 7:00
BCCIV
Released: 22 September 2017
BCCIV marks the return of Black Country Communion after a five-year hiatus, recorded at Cave Studios in Los Angeles, California, and produced by Kevin Shirley. The album showcases the band’s signature blend of hard rock and blues, with a renewed sense of energy and purpose.
CD Track Listings:
- “Collide” – 4:07
- “Over My Head” – 4:06
- “The Last Song for My Resting Place” – 7:57
- “Sway” – 5:24
- “The Cove” – 7:11
- “The Crow” – 6:00
- “Wanderlust” – 8:18
- “Love Remains” – 4:53
- “Awake” – 4:42
- “When the Morning Comes” – 7:57
V
Released: June 14, 2024
- Enlighten
- Stay Free
- Red Sun
- Restless
- Letting Go
- Skyway
- You’re Not Alone
- Love And Faith
- Too Far Gone
- The Open Road
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION LIVE ALBUMS
Live Over Europe
Released: October 24, 2011
Live Over Europe is Black Country Communion’s first live album, capturing the band’s dynamic performances during their 2011 tour. Recorded over three nights in Hamburg, Munich, and Berlin, Germany, the album showcases the raw energy and musicianship of the supergroup in a live setting. The album was produced by Kevin Shirley and features the band’s powerful renditions of songs from their first two studio albums.
CD Track Listings:
CD 1:
- “Revolution of Me” – 5:31
- “Black Country” – 3:45
- “One Last Soul” – 4:56
- “Crossfire” – 6:00
- “Save Me” – 8:39
- “The Battle for Hadrian’s Wall” – 5:41
- “Beggarman” – 4:56
- “Faithless” – 5:13
- “Song of Yesterday” – 9:44
CD 2:
- “I Can See Your Spirit” – 5:15
- “Cold” – 6:21
- “The Outsider” – 5:21
- “The Great Divide” – 4:47
- “Sista Jane” – 7:07
- “Man in the Middle” – 5:27
- “Burn” (Deep Purple cover) – 8:16
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