Howl (album)
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| Studio album by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club | ||
| Released | August 22, 2005 | |
| Recorded | 2005 | |
| Genre | Indie Rock | |
| Length | 54:47 | |
| Label | RCA Echo (UK/Europe) |
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| Producer(s) | Black Rebel Motorcycle Club | |
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| Black Rebel Motorcycle Club chronology | ||
| Take Them On, On Your Own (2003) |
Howl (2005) |
Baby 81 (2007) |
Howl is a 2005 album by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. It is their third studio album and was released on August 22, 2005. The record was released in the UK and Europe by Echo and by RCA in the US, Australia, Japan and the rest of the world.
Whilst still staying true to their origins this album demonstrates a real maturity as a band. Howl infuses blues, country, and gospel throughout, stemming from their love of Americana less apparent in their 2001 and 2003 releases. An additional six-song EP was released in 2006 featuring unreleased tracks from the Howl sessions:
- "Grind My Bones"
- "Mercy"
- "Wishing Well"
- "Steal A Ride"
- "Feel It Now"
- "Pretend"
Many critics note that Howl is a move in a different direction for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. This is true to a certain extent however it should also be noted that BRMC have always exhibited a subtle bluesy undertone amongst their hard punching punk anthems. Examples include two tracks off their eponymous BRMC: "Love Burns" and "Spread Your Love".
The title of the record is a direct reference to Allen Ginsberg's Howl.
[edit] Track listing
- "Shuffle Your Feet" – 2:53
- "Howl" – 4:20
- "Devil's Waitin'" – 3:50
- "Ain't No Easy Way" – 2:36
- "Still Suspicion Holds You Tight" – 4:24
- "Fault Line" – 2:57
- "Promise" – 4:46
- "Weight of the World" – 3:41
- "Restless Sinner" – 3:11
- "Gospel Song" – 4:31
- "Complicated Situation" – 2:37
- "Sympathetic Noose" – 4:17
- "The Line" (contains hidden track "Open Invitation" at 5:09) – 8:14
| Black Rebel Motorcycle Club |
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| Peter Hayes | Robert Levon Been | Nick Jago |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: BRMC | Take Them On, On Your Own | Howl | Baby 81 |
| Singles: Red Eyes and Tears | Rifles | Screaming Gun | Whatever Happened to My Rock 'n' Roll (punk song) | Love Burns | Spread Your Love | Stop | We're All in Love | Ain't No Easy Way | Weight of the World |
