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An Anthology+ Vol. 2
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Duane Allman Album Review:
better than the first at 2005-10-29
Even now listening to the two anthologies, its hard to believe the second is stronger than the first. The session work digs deeper into obscurity, and finds more unique cuts and the ABB material is less obvious.The set opens with one of two self penned DA songs that I am aware of (Little Martha being the other). Obviously an incomplete track waiting for Brother Duane to come back and cut the guitar solo, it is outrageously funny with a solid kick musically. Again, session work with King Curtis and the Queen of Soul are included as well as a romp with Ronnie Hawkins through matchbox. The call and resonse between DAs guitar and King Biscuit Boy on harp (not to mention the incomparable Eddie Hinton on guitar) is a thing of beauty. Other highlights include excellent slide on Dr. Johns Walk on Gilded Splinters and Come on Into My Kitchen with Delaney and Bonnie, and a stretch into Jazz on Herbie Manns Push Push, Also included is a really sweet Hourglass outtake, Been Gone Too Long that shows that Gregg was a great soul singer as a teenager and Duane knew just where to put the fill. The ABB songs are led by a version of Dimples from Ludlow Garage. (This was the first time many of us realized there was the possibility of significant archival material of high quaility)Essential listening for the best of the best of the guitar players
Duane Allman Album Review:
How is this possible? at 2005-11-06
How is it possible that a man who was only around for a few years and only made music professionaly for fewer years could have two carear spanning anthologies? This is something I would expect to be made for Jimmy Page but the fact that two, two disc anthologies are made for this man not only astounds me but makes me happy. Duane was original and still to this day is one of the greatest guitar players ever, easily the best as far as slide goes.With both anthologies in my collection its easy to see, this the second far better. This goes deeper into the mans music showing his skills not only as a songwriter (Happily Married Man) and as a musician. As soon as the very first Allman Brothers record was released Duane became themost wanted studio musician at the time. This is what we mostly see here, with great Allman Brothers songs as well as rare studio cuts and work with other artist.Songs like Matchbox Dimples and Waiting For The Train show why Duane is such a legend. other incomplete tracks like the opener Happily Married Man evoke thoughts of wonder. Every time I listen to something with Duane on it I cant help but think, what could have been? At least we have the music forever.
Duane Allman Album Review:
A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE DUANE ALLMAN at 2006-04-15
HAVE OWNED THIS ALBUM SINCE 1975 (I WAS 13 OR 14)MADE ME A BLUES ROCK LOVERLET YOUR KIDS HEAR IT TO EXPERIENCE REAL HEARTFELT MUSICBY ARTISTS DEDICATED TO MUSIC NOT MONEY
Duane Allman Album Review:
not vol.1,but still great at 2006-02-01
I agree the first volume had some stronger stuff,(try matching Loan me a Dimeanywhere),but it is a bit overkill on lots of stuff I already had.If youre a fan,you already own the Allman Bros.tracks and Laylaetc.This volume has more rarities and unreleased songs.Worth owning for Johnny JenkinsWalk On Guilded Splintersand Herbie MannsPush Push.More guitar brilliance from the late,great Skydog.Cant beat it!
Duane Allman Album Review:
As good as I remember it at 2006-07-04
I had this on vinyl, and really, really liked it. The album disappeared somewhere, and I was glad to find this. Duane Allman had an uncanny knack of being able to sing in many different styles, with many different people, and do them all well.
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