13.01.2008.
Allman Brothers Band - Idlewild South (1970) (@320)
(Review from wikipedia, starling.rinet.ru)
Unlike the band's debut album, their second, Idlewild South enjoyed some popular success as well as critical enthusiasm, mostly due to what Rolling Stone magazine called "briefer, tighter, less 'heavy' numbers" which were more radio-friendly. The album was named after a ranch they frequently visited in Georgia, whose name in turn was originally a reference to New York City's Idlewild Airport.
It seems that on Idlewild South, the tendency was to make a truly listenable, entertaining effort. Thus, no lethargic stuff like 'Dreams' on here: just your solid 'roots-rock', where everything is thrown together. There's pure blues, there's soul, there's country, there's jazz-rock, and there's even some gospel, which makes Idlewild South a curious and competent ragbag of styles, but with the Allmans' unmistakable identity etched into every single one of the tracks. The rhythm section is as tight as ever - I actually enjoy listening to this in headphones and getting Butch's drums in one speaker and Johanson's eternal congas and bongos in the other. The guitars blaze as usual, and Gregg's soulful vocals also stand the test of multiple listenings.
Line-up :
* Gregg Allman (vocals, piano, organ)
* Duane Allman (lead, slide, and acoustic guitar)
* Dickey Betts (lead guitar)
* Berry Oakley (bass guitar, vocals on "Hoochie Coochie Man", and harmony vocals on "Midnight Rider")
* Butch Trucks (drums)
* Jai Johnny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums, congas)
with
* Thom "Ace" Doucette (harmonica and tambourine)
Track List :
01. Revival (Dickey Betts) – 4:05
02. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' (Gregg Allman) – 3:31
03. Midnight Rider (Gregg Allman) – 2:59
04. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (Dickey Betts) – 6:56
05. Hoochie Coochie Man (W. Dixon) – 4:57
06. Please Call Home (Gregg Allman) – 4:02
07. Leave My Blues at Home (Gregg Allman) – 4:17
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Original Post Date : 27 Mar 2007 | 5:27 AM
