1972 (EP)

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

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.
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".

Track listing

"Rocks Off" – 4:31
"The Slider" – 3:49
"You Wear It Well" – 4:52
"Easy to Slip" – 3:29
"Moonage Daydream" – 5:03
"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" – 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."