Black Holes (album)
| Company type | Album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | October 20, 2015 |
| Founder | The Blue Stones |
| Products | Blues rock, psychedelic rock, space rock music |
| Parent | eOne (reissue label) |
Black Holes marks the first full-length album released by the Canadian blues rock duo The Blue Stones. Initially launched on October 20, 2015, the album saw a subsequent reissue on October 26, 2018, under the eOne label. This record combines elements of blues rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock genres, with production credits including Brett Humber, Ian Blurton, Tarek Jafar, and Justin Tessier. Notable tracks from the album are "Black Holes (Solid Ground)" (2016), "Rolling with the Punches" (2018), and "Be My Fire" (2018). Industry outlets such as Atwood, BeatRoute, Canadian Beats, and Side Stage Magazine praised the album, emphasizing its significant impact within the modern Canadian rock scene.
Music videos
The music video for "Black Holes (Solid Ground)" was reissued on November 27, 2018, via Billboard, contributing to increased exposure for the band in the rock music industry.
Personnel
The Blue Stones contributed as both composers and producers on this project. Engineering and production were managed by Ian Blurton and Brett Humber. Mastering duties were performed by Eric Boulanger, while mixing was overseen by Adam Hawkins. A&R responsibilities were handled by George Cappellini Jr. and Eddie Laureno.
- The Blue Stones – composer, producer, liner notes
- Ian Blurton – engineer, producer
- Eric Boulanger – mastering
- Adam Hawkins – mixing
- Brett Humber – engineer, producer
- George Cappellini Jr. – A&R
- Eddie Laureno – A&R
- Dave Houle – artwork
- Joseph McCarthy – package layout