Black Stone Cherry The Human Condition (CD)

(Mascot Records) 13 tracks - digipack.

Human Condition was completed just days before the COVID-19 lockdown was imposed. The band produced and tracked the album themselves at Monocle Studio, bassist Jon Lawhon's recording facility. The guys went in with 4 songs, wrote some new songs and recorded some beloved unreleased favorites.

Here's what the guys have to say about the new album:

"There was a real explosiveness and fear of the unknown during these sessions - it was a scary time. Every song on this album tells a story of the experiences we all go through - our happiness, our struggles and how we have to adapt. - John Fred Young

"On this one we cranked up the amps, the drums are in your face, and there are some really heavy riffs. After 19 years and 7 albums, we wanted to prove that we're still awesome. This album feels like a rebirth." - Ben Wells

"When I listen to this record, I feel all these different emotions. We started when we were teenagers and life has taken its course, especially now. Through it all, your heart changes and your perspectives change, but one thing that hasn't changed is our connection as friends. - Jon Lawhon

"This is a brotherhood. It's been amazing to stay with all four founding members and still be inspired. Here's to 7 more albums and 19 more years!" - Chris Robertson