Black Stone Cherry The Human Condition (Ltd. Edition Boxset CD+Merch)

When the COVID 19 pandemic hit the world, the four members of Black Stone Cherry had retreated deep into the forests of Kentucky to complete their 7th studio album. The daily news with the horrific reports about the virus quickly showed how incredibly forward thinking the lyrics of the new album were. The Human Condition was completed just before the worldwide lockdown, and the 13 songs on the album are largely emotional and hymnic: "During the recording sessions, we really felt the fear of the unknown - it was a scary time," recalls drummer John-Fred Young. "Every song on this album tells a story about the experiences we all have - about our happiness, our efforts and how we always have to readjust. Soundwise, "The Human Condition" goes straight to the guts and is also a Black Stone Cherry album with lots of hooks. Guitarist and vocalist Ben Wells adds: "We turned the amps up to the max, the drums kick you in the face and we've got some nice heavy guitar riffs out. After 19 years and 7 albums we wanted to prove that we still had it. This album feels like a rebirth."