The Gregg Allman Band - Playin' Up A Storm (Reissue) (1977/1995)

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Artist: The Gregg Allman Band
Title: Playin' Up A Storm
Year Of Release: 1977/1995
Label: PolyGram
Genre: Southern Rock, Blues Rock
Quality: APE (image, .cue, log)
Total Time: 35:28
Total Size: 231 Mb (scans)
WebSite: Album Preview

The Gregg Allman Band - Playin' Up A Storm (Reissue) (1977/1995)

Tracklist:

1. Come And Go Blues (Gregg Allman) - 4:48
2. Let This Be A Lesson To Ya' (Gregg Allman, Malcolm Rebennack) - 3:42
3. Brightest Smile In Town (Ray Charles, Barry De Vorzon, Bob Sherman) - 3:06
4. Bring It On Back (Gregg Allman) - 4:49
5. Cryin' Shame (Beckmeier, Steve Berlin) - 3:44
6. Sweet Feelin' (Clarence Carter, Daniel, Hall, Candi Staton) - 3:37
7. It Ain't No Use (Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye) - 3:54
8. Matthew's Arrival (Neil Larsen) - 3:50
9. One More Try (Gregg Allman) - 3:53

Gregg Allman - Vocals, Organ, Piano, Acoustic Guitar
Willie Weeks - Bass, Fender Rhodes
Steve Beckmeier - Guitar
Ricky Hirsch - Guitar, Slide Guitar
John Leslie Hug - Guitar
Neil Larsen - Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Horn Arrangements
Bill Stewart - Drums
Guest Musicians
Fred Beckmeier - Bass
Red Callender- Bass
Dr. John - Keyboards
Victor Feldman - Percussion
Venetta Fields - Background Vocals
Clydie King - Background Vocals
Milt Holland - Percussion
David Luell - Horn, Saxophone
Steve Madaio - Horn
Pat Rizzo - Horn
Sherlie Matthews - Background Vocals
Bill Payne - Synthesizer, Keyboards

In a way, Playin' Up a Storm doesn't really highlight Gregg Allman's strengths, since it's a little smoother and soul-inflected than his work with the Allman Brothers. Then again, that's not a problem; after all, why make a solo album that's exactly like your full-time gig? Consequently, Playin' Up a Storm is a well-made, expertly performed set of blues-rock, soul-pop, and straight-ahead rock & roll. There aren't any true classics here, but the thing that makes it one of Allman's best solo efforts is the terrific performances. Not only is he in fine voice, delivering each song with conviction, but his supporting band -- featuring such luminaries as Dr. John and Bill Payne -- is sterling. All the grooves are in the pocket, the sound is enticing, and the overall effect is just right. Not an earth-shattering record, but it will please true Allman fans.

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