New BCC installment underway!

David · #1 Jun-08-2012, 3:51 PM

As you've no doubt read elsewhere by now, Glenn and the other members of Black Country Communion, get together this coming week to begin work on their third, yet untitled album.

No firm release date is scheduled, but it might be sooner rather than later... maybe even before Christmas this year

...The Wheels begin to Roll...

Sigurd · #2 Jun-09-2012, 2:08 AM

so i'm sending good vibes to them!
I have for myself one impudent wish for the coming BCC album.
We need another Rockhynm, like the "song of yesterday" or somethin' like that. "Cold" is outstanding by the way.
But now based on a strong hammond intro ( Child in time?) not a guitar intro.

In any case I would love to hear Derek's hammondsolos much more often.
He's got it!

greets
Sigurd

wolfysmith · #3 Jun-09-2012, 3:32 AM

Originally Posted by David

No firm release date is scheduled, but it might be sooner rather than later... maybe even before Christmas this year

Glenn said out in November at the Manchester show

Shirean · #4 Jun-10-2012, 11:28 AM

Joe Bonamassa warming up last night

David · #5 Jun-10-2012, 7:51 PM

Off to the races

5 songs prepped already and all set to record ~ a busy week ahead by the sounds of it

lioness · #6 Jun-14-2012, 1:42 PM

Some exclusive footage from the studio

Black Country Communion - New Exclusive Studio Footage - YouTube

willem · #7 Jun-18-2012, 5:43 PM

Three studio albums in a period of two and a half years. Great (like the old Purple days). BCC has with Glenn and Joe two very creative and productive songwriters, for sure. It's interesting where these new album brings them in the charts (the first album did very well in the Dutch charts, but I think the secornd album a bit less). I hope these third album will bring lot's of good music and lot's fame and succes. Cheers

Stormbringer74 · #8 Jun-19-2012, 1:56 AM

although I prefer the second one !

glennargentina · #9 Jun-19-2012, 7:28 AM

Both BBC I and II were great. I´m hoping for more "FAithless", "Smokestack woman" and "Sista JAne" type tracks. I cannot beleive it, being a fan of 60´s and 70´s musci it is the first time that I wait for NEW music rather than already-performed music.

cleanouttasight · #10 Jun-22-2012, 2:00 PM

...I hope no one will mind a little Stevie Wonder comparison: if BCC was the band's Music of my Mind (epic jam feel) & 2 was their Talking Book (astonishingly great songs), then the third album will hopefully sound as perfect-in-every-way as Innervisions! I'm excited - & expecting the unexpected! * A

David · #11 Jun-23-2012, 1:06 PM

...from a recent interview with Joe Bonamassa... so you know what to expect... or not!

Quote:

"We really decided we wanted to go in more of a Free direction", Bonamassa notes. "I think the music got a little heavy on the last record, borderline heavy metal, so maybe we'll dial that back a little this time and go for more straight-ahead British rock." He isn't sure yet when the album will be finished and out, but he expects Black Country Communion to play some live dates to support it - though likely not as many as fans and his bandmates might like.

"All of the people that are in that group, I think they would like to see me do more of it, tour more, do less of my solo thing and more with Black Country Communion," he says. "If you really ask them, they'll probably say 'Joe's the one holding us back from touring."

chutsler · #12 Jun-23-2012, 3:55 PM

Going in more of a Free direction.......ISN'T A BAD THING!!!

Stormbringer74 · #13 Jun-24-2012, 9:30 AM

thanks for this interesting interview David !

lioness · #14 Jun-24-2012, 2:22 PM

Originally Posted by chutsler

Going in more of a Free direction.......ISN'T A BAD THING!!!

What coincidence that Glenn just had a meeting with Andy Fraser!

As for the interview: sounds as if the youngster got an earful from his bandmates recently...

chutsler · #15 Jun-24-2012, 2:48 PM

Originally Posted by lioness

What coincidence that Glenn just had a meeting with Andy Fraser!

Now that's a meeting of 2 GREAT BASSISTS!!!

David · #16 Jun-29-2012, 4:43 PM

Glenn's Rig

Black Country Communion Behind the scenes - Glenn Hughes Rig - YouTube

Stormbringer74 · #17 Jun-30-2012, 4:44 AM

"the sound of moi ! "

David · #18 Jul-06-2012, 4:30 AM

Glenn and Mel's Black Beauty

Black Country Communion- Glenn Hughes talks Mel Galley's Black Beauty - YouTube

David · #19 Jul-07-2012, 9:14 AM

New album to be released Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

BCC worldwide release Oct 30
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) July 7, 2012

Paul J · #20 Jul-07-2012, 10:29 AM

A couple of things i'm interested about for this album.

Are there going to be any Joe B compositions on it, like the others, or is it solely Glenn songs.

And is Glenn doing all the lead vocals this time? Are we going to get the Glenn/Joe vocal harmonies as we heard on the first, but not the second, album.

I've not seen any news about this, may have missed it though.

Either way, im looking forward to it, i hope it's another killer, successful album

Paul

Sigurd · #21 Jul-09-2012, 2:44 PM

Glenn's new Orange bassamp looks good and will sound great i guess on
BCC 3.(this one will have a title?)
Pure tone!
The Laney amps were great too, but a lil more modern vibe.
Hiwatt amps are the best i think also for guitar, but needed to be played very loud. Only add a booster or fuzz, that's it.

And the new pix from Jerusalem are wonderful. Our messanger in His country, yes Christ is risen Glenn!

greets
Sigurd

cleanouttasight · #22 Jul-10-2012, 3:06 PM

111 days to go before "III" . . . I can't wait !

Stormbringer74 · #23 Jul-11-2012, 1:00 AM

Originally Posted by cleanouttasight

111 days to go before "III" . . . I can't wait !

same here !!

David · #24 Jul-20-2012, 1:27 PM

Back in the studio ~ June 2012

Black Country Communion - Recording in Studio - YouTube

geosoulberlin · #25 Jul-21-2012, 4:51 AM

Originally Posted by David

...from a recent interview with Joe Bonamassa... so you know what to expect... or not!

Thanks! I should look in here more often, nearly missed that interview.
"...he expects Black Country Communion to play some live dates to support it -- though likely not as many as fans and his bandmates might like."
To me that sounds pretty exciting! I was hoping for some tour dates but didn't really expect any because Joe is too busy with his solo career. So this is definitely some good news! Now I'm just hoping there might be one or two dates in Germany as well

willem · #26 Jul-22-2012, 3:06 PM

When you look at the amount of solo JB tour dates I think Joe prefers his solo career

chutsler · #27 Jul-22-2012, 5:20 PM

Willem, if you remember before the first BCC album was recorded there was a 'slight commotion' and the whole project was almost kaput.....I think the 'commotion' was due to a certain guitarist and his manager.......

willem · #28 Jul-22-2012, 11:23 PM

Hi Chuck, I think the same: Black Country Commotion

I must say I really like the BCC albums a lot. The concert last year in BONN was also very good. But it looks like Joe looks at this band as a project and Glenn and the other guys see it as a band. And the solo career of Joe is getting bigger and bigger. The venues were he plays in Europe are getting huge and sold out immidiatly. Sad to say, but I think the commotion will appear again!!!!?????

chutsler · #29 Jul-23-2012, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by willem

But it looks like Joe looks at this band as a project and Glenn and the other guys see it as a band. Sad to say, but I think the commotion will appear again!!!!?????

Willem, I have to agree with you....I think you're correct!

David · #30 Jul-28-2012, 1:40 PM

From the mixing desk of Kevin Shirley

Quote:

Well, the new Black Country Communion album is all recorded, and mixes have begun - two in the inbox from Friday - so, it should be all done by the end of next week. Look for the release on October 30!!!!