Complete List Of Black Country Communion Albums And Songs

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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), 2 (2011), Afterglow (2012), BCCIV (2017), and V (2024). They have also released one live album and one concert video, showcasing their dynamic live performances. The band has achieved notable chart success, with all of their studio albums reaching major rock charts and several entering the Billboard 200. Although they have not won a major Grammy Award, 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 (2010)

Released: September 20, 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

2 (2011)

Released: June 13, 2011

2 is the second album by the supergroup, recorded at EastWest 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 (2012)

Released: October 29, 2012

Afterglow is Black Country Communion’s third studio album, recorded at Revolver Studio in Thousand Oaks, California, and produced by Kevin Shirley.

CD Track Listings:

“Big Train” – 4:17
“This Is Your Time” – 4:32
“Midnight Sun” – 5:17
“Confessor” – 5:08
“Cry Freedom” – 5:09
“Afterglow” – 6:06
“Dandelion” – 4:02
“The Circle” – 7:01
“Common Man” – 5:26
“The Giver” – 5:23
“Crawl” – 5:30

BCCIV (2017)

Released: September 22, 2017

BCCIV marks the return of Black Country Communion after a five-year hiatus. The album was recorded at EastWest 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” – 7:56

V (2024)

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 (2012)

Released: February 28, 2012

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 supergroup’s raw energy and musicianship in a live setting. Kevin Shirley produced the album, which features powerful renditions of songs from the band’s first two studio albums, along with Joe Bonamassa’s “The Ballad of John Henry” and the Deep Purple classic “Burn.” The concert was first released on DVD in October 2011, followed by the two-CD live album in 2012.

CD Track Listings:

CD 1: