The Black Crowes have released the official music video for “Wanting And Waiting”. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, “Happiness Bastards”, which will arrive on March 15. The band’s first full-length LP of new material in 15 years will be released via The Black Crowes‘ own record label, Silver Arrow Records.
The Black Crowes leaders Chris Robinson (lead vocals) and Rich Robinson (guitar) worked on the follow-up to 2009’s “Before The Frost… Until The Freeze” with producer Jay Joyce.
In a previous statement, Chris said: “‘Happiness Bastards’ is our love letter to rock ‘n’ roll. Rich and I are always writing and creating music; that has never stopped for us, and it is always where we find harmony together. This record represents that.”
Rich added: “This album is a continuation of our story as a band. Our years of experience writing and making music and touring the world are represented in this record, and we were brilliantly guided by one of the best producers in the business, Jay Joyce. I am incredibly proud of what we put together.”
“Happiness Bastards” contains 10 tracks, including a guest appearance by Lainey Wilson, a Grammy-nominated country singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence after her music was featured on the television drama “Yellowstone”. She was named the 2023 CMA Entertainer Of The Year.
“Happiness Bastards” track listing:
1. Bedside Manners
2. Rats And Clowns
3. Cross Your Fingers
4. Wanting And Waiting
5. Wilted Rose (featuring Lainey Wilson)
6. Dirty Cold Sun
7. Bleed It Dry
8. Flesh Wound
9. Follow The Moon
10. Kindred Friend
The Black Crowes‘ 2024 “Happiness Bastards” headline tour is set to hit 35 cities in North America and Europe this spring in support of their forthcoming studio album. The trek will kick off at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on April 2, making stops in major markets, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Chicago, New York, and Boston, before ending the North American run in Philadelphia on May 7 at The Met Philadelphia.
The “Happiness Bastards” tour international run will begin May 14 in Manchester, U.K., at the O2 Apollo, making stops in London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Berlin, and more before wrapping up the expansive tour on June 9 in Mérida at the Stone & Music festival.