At Fillmore East

Luscious

yah incredible

That this is the only Allman Brothers Band album on the list is an actual crime. As for At Fillmore East, I don't personally find it the band's best album. But it is an excellent live album (widely regarded as one of the best ever across genres). This was just a great time.

Live Blues/Jazz jam band music. Obviously not as polished as a studio album but that's really the beauty of it. Duane is awesome and is so smooth and rhythmic with his solos, even 10, 15, 20 minutes of it doesn't get old.

Day 37 — The Allman Brothers Band — At Fillmore East (1971) Listened: May 8–10, 2026 Genre: Southern Rock / Blues Rock / Live / Jam Rock Vibe: Raw, expansive blues-driven Southern rock captured live — twin guitars weaving around each other with effortless improvisational chemistry and a rhythm section that never lets go. Highlights: • Statesboro Blues • Trouble No More • Don't Keep Me Wonderin' • Done Somebody Wrong • Stormy Monday • One Way Out • In Memory of Elizabeth Reed • You Don't Love Me • Midnight Rider ★ Whipping Post • Hot 'Lanta • Mountain Jam • Drunken Hearted Boy Impression: Right in my wheelhouse from the first listen. Started as perfect background music and kept revealing more with each focused listen — the musicianship is incredible and every song earns its place. The twin guitar interplay between Duane and Dickey is unlike anything else. One of those albums that gets better the more attention you give it. Rating: 4.5/5 Keep songs? Yes Revisit album? Absolutely

First time I ever listened to this album. I was aware of its reputation and was aware of some song by The Allman Brothers Band. It started off slow or not particularly engaging. Once you get past that and warm up, you are ready to be absolutely blown away by the second half of the album (Hot'lanta, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Whipping Post). What a ride, what a fucking masterpiece. I love instrumental music unencumbered by singing, wailing, yelling, whispering - and let me tell you, did this stuff deliver! I'd give it 55 stars if I could.

a great old blues album like i love

Quality. Sounds like the drummer has 8 arms. Excellent guitar work and I really love the slow building jams that they’ve crammed onto the album. Good road trip music- you can tell their feelings are expressed with instruments

Aha, yes, their reputation checks out. Magic carpet music

Amazing jam session

One of my most replayed albums ever, At Fillmore East is a masterpiece of jamming and guitar soloing. One of the greatest exports from the South. Top shelf, top notch music.

These are masters at work

Great recording! Southern Rock at its best. Duane Allman showed the world what slide guitar is all about. One of the best jam live albums of its era. Greg Allman’s vocal's was a good mix of rock and blues.

A recipe for a wonderful evening: Your best buds. Cold beer. Brown liquor. Kind smoke. Outdoor seating. Maybe a fire. This album.

I like jam bands, and though I've never been a flag carrying Allman Brothers Band fan, this album has me questioning why I haven't given them more time, thanks for letting me give them more time. It was fun.

Everything that a live album should be, absolutely blew me away. Reminds me of everything that I love about the John Mayer Trio and more. So full of character.

Essential southern rock jam

One of my favorite live albums, just so good from the opening to Statesboro Blues to the 23 minute Whipping Post ending.

One of the greatest live albums ever. Have not listened to it in several years but it may be even better than I remember. This was these guys at the height of their powers and their powers were pretty amazing. I went through a big Allmans kick from about 1996-97 and kind of burned myself out on them for a while. Absolutely worth it, though - those were fun times.

We're time travelling here. I came with no expectations, as I didn't know this recording at all, and got served with an exhilarating ride in blues, driven by some of the nicest guitar solos I've heard in a while, and some ridiculously good bass lines. I'm not much of a blues and 70's rock person but this was a lot of fun to listen to and I can only imagine how much fun it might have been to be there for that performance.

The reviews for this one really piss me off. This album is incredible. Sorry it’s not Sonic Youth, you pretentious twatwaffles.

Muy buen album, una mezcla de Blues con rock sureño. Gran banda

Holy moly. Really really good. This is peak Allman Brothers.

In my opinion the Fillmore East is a forgotten NY venue that was very important to not just to a scene but also the history of music! There some incredible Live from the Fillmore East recordings from some amazing artist/groups that's available out there & I do mean incredible. But in my book this is the nest one!! The original members in absolute amazing form. On fire & running on all cylinders! Just get it, smoke one & ride baby ride!

Da Blooz. Good rocking blues guys.

It's the Alman Brothers, what is there to say, great stuff!

That was pretty baller. I'm a sucker for any sort of album that just has a bunch of jazzy/bluesy noodling on it and this album was almost entirely that. Yeah it's really long, but I didn't really notice it dragging much (which is rare for me). Really loved this. Surprised that I love it as much as I do tbh.

I don't even have to listen to it twice. Shit is already getting top marks from the first try. Incredible record right out the gates. I'm already a fan of bands like the Allmans (Phish, hello?), so this absolutely hits that niche. The tragic deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley not long after this album in the years after really suck because well, MANNN they can play. They can all play! Very well, very precisely! Sometimes I wonder If during a jam when Duane and Dickey Betts harmonize, is it planned or do they just know the guitar so well for them to do that? Crazy, crazy good like the Pop Tarts slogan. Crazy good like the cheese grits at the dining hall. The fact that Whipping Post is the last song (and the best) after all the other songs made me re-think just how good this record is. This was my first true go-around with it and what a show that was. Absolutely study these guys and take everything they present to heart. This is a certified hood classic (10/10, 5/5 on this scale)

I've said this before and I'll say it again. The OG Allman Bros. lineup is one of the few bands that can lay serious claim to being the best band of all time. Never could get into jam band stuff but the Allmans are the exception. RIP Duane, your fingers could bring the voice of God out of the guitar.

If you like blues rock and/or like extended guitar solos it would be hard to not love this album. I don't necessarily love blues rock, but I do like extended guitar solos. This album is fantastic. 5 stars.

EXCEPTIONNEL meilleur album rock/blues ever ? Fantastique du début à la fin autant les titres chantés que les instrumentaux c'est une merveille

Such a soulful vocalist, such a wonderful B3 player, trend setting guitar riffs, songs that have become southern rock classics.

Really cool to draw while youre listening to it. I loved it

Was expecting this to be a bit of a slog, seeing as how it is mostly some long jams, but The Allman Brothers are so talented that it actually seems a bit too short. That time flew by as I was amazed by how great the band sounded, every solo was killer!

Esse disco é uma aula de performance ao vivo!

Rockin'!

Great album! Super clean, very fun live recording.

Nobody did anything like these riffs as well. Classic rock and roll better than the best.

Rock on, gentlemen.

As músicas são realmente ótimas!! um otimo album, apesar de ter musicas gigantes hahaha É um blues/jazz bem gostoso de ouvir

Absolutely amazing. I heard of this album before but never heard it played through. Incredible.

Love it. Live version is the best

Legendary.

There are many reasons why this record is always ranked in the top few live records of all time. "Whipping Post", all 22+ minutes of it (it took up a full side on the original double-vinyl), "You Don't Love Me" and most especially "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" are a big part of that reason. Of particular note is the version of “Drunken Hearted Boy" with Elvin Bishop from the expanded edition. It's really no wonder that a jam band with deep roots in the blues and jazz would put out a phenomenal live record. Blues is a live medium and jamming is one reason why. Coupled with the level of talent in this band and that they were still young and hungry and the result is At Fillmore East.

I mean, "Elizabeth Reed" and "Whipping Post" are worth five stars on their own.

Great atmosphere, makes you want to go to a concert. Very energizing and well played.

It's the Allman Brothers, 5 stars of course

I discovered the Allman Brothers Band recently, and I thought they were just a great Southern Rock band. And now I come here and see a live album that's basically a compilation of Blues? I'm not complaining. This was fucking awesome! 5 stars.

Loved it! Listened to it twice cover to cover.

Arguably the greatest live album ever recorded. Not a weak song on the album.

Phenomenal , in every aspect The guitar work was sublime every little note was milked to fuck where you felt the tension rising between each solo segment , felt influences of Hendrix , , could see where Stevie ray Vaughan and lynryd Skynrd got their styles and playing from , The drumming had jazz , blues , funk thrown into the mix with two of them playing it was choreographed brilliantly in stormy Monday , the sections that the keys player was unisoning on with the guitars was elite And the bass playing was tight as a mouse’s earlobe what a player what an album not enough stars for this guess 5 will do !

Yeaah man ABB at the Fillmore man. This rules and is among the top live albums ever. Duane and Dicky are an unbelivable guitar duo (the tone on that zippy slide guitar is so sweet), backed by two drummers, a thumpin bassist, and a super white-blonde singer/organist, playing the blues, jamming out, and pioneering southern rock (not the cliched or racist kind). And woo can these boys jam. When they jam they like to soar the big blue sky rather than float into space like the Dead, and they do it with the best of em.

definitely the best live rock album I've heard for this challenge so far. I came into this a little hesitant about whether or not a live record was the best way to introduce myself to the Allman Brothers Band, another one of those bands I remember hearing on classic rock radio as a kid, but had never experienced in a full album context. well, it turns out that pretty much all the ABB material I knew up until now was released after the tragic death of co-founder and co-lead guitarist Duane Allman, whose performances on Derek and The Dominos' Layla were the biggest highlight of my listening experience with that (otherwise incredibly dull) album when it was one of the first five albums I got assigned for this challenge. I'm glad to have finally listened to a record that captures his guitar playing with his own band, where he clearly feels most at home. the way this classic lineup of the Allman Brothers Band (with its unusual twinning lead guitarists and drummers) played blues rock is shot through with heavy doses of jazz; it's well-known that jazz musicians were becoming more interested in rock music around the late 60s and early 70s, so it's interesting to hear how bands like this responded to that cultural exchange from the other side. you'd never mistake this for a fusion record or even a jazz-rock record, but there's a spontaneity and a looseness here that's hard to ignore. the shorter tracks are all based around some variation of the standard 12-bar blues form; "Stormy Monday" is the pretty obvious standout, with its jazz-like reharmonization of the classic blues progression and a butter-churning tempo. that being said, you and I both know the best moments happen when the track lengths go over 10 minutes. "You Don't Love Me" is an unusual 13.5-bar blues that incorporates a blood-pumping guitar-drum cadenza in the back half; "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" sounds, at multiple points, adjacent to the progressive rock movement that was also burgeoning at the time (although I think Gregg Allman's keys come across way more raw and real than, like, ELP's or something); and the less said about the 23-minute "Whipping Post", the better. that's not because it sucks, but rather because you should go out and experience it for yourself. if more jam bands jammed like this, I would listen to way more jam bands. decent 9/10.

Before hearing this, all I knew of the Allman Brothers was "Rambling Man". Yet here we are with an amazing predominantly-blues performance that blew my socks off. I dimly remember a friend long ago suggesting I listen to the Allman Brothers, and then I forgot to do it. I have some more listening to do. Albums like this are exactly why I am signed up on this website.

Incredible blues tracks with a great voice and some stellar solos

Great live blues rock

Outstanding, Country blues, rock was never better.

My dad would probably be incredibly pissed to find out that The Allman Brothers Band only got one album on the list, and then probably say "at least they got that one on there." Anyways, if there's one thing I love in a live album, it's a 23 minute jam session. I really only tend to like live albums if they do something different from the studio version, and a pretty easy way to fulfill that is to stick a jam session onto a whole side of a record. It really helps that these guys are incredible improvisers, maybe even up there with the Grateful Dead. Bonus points to the song that's just jamming. Not even a song to lead in, just a 13 minute jam. Maybe I'm easy to please (I absolutely am), but this album really hits the right part of my brain in a way that only a few bands have.

This is a great record and is yet another example of a band where the studio recordings leave a bit to be desired, but the live recordings really shine. In this case, the label understood what they had, and featured the live recordings of the band, which was the correct thing to do. All too often the record label thinks the buying public wants singles. This might be true for the majority of the artists, but not all.

an almost 25 minute version of Whipping Post. Yup.

Holy fuck an album I love! 5 stars bitch ass

Long but this is spectacular jamming

While it’s not their best album, it’s a fantastic balance of experimentation and songwriting. Come for the Once in a Lifetime and Crosseyed, stay for the Overload.

the blusey

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YES!

groovy as hell

Shred!

I really really enjoyed this album. It reminds me of the Beatles a lot but with something else sprinkled in there so it's unique. I love the voice of the singer it's so satisfying. Definitely will check out more of this band.

album so good it doesn't feel like 78 minutes at all

This was my Dad's favorite band. I have gone to countless Allman Brother concerts and know all these songs by heart. Will definitely listen again. I love the singing guitars and the noodling to find the melody. This album has one of the best recordings of Tied to the Whipping Post. This year, I have felt like I was Tied to the Whipping Post between losing my dad and drama at work and with family. It was therapeutic listening to his favorite band/album.

A little longwinded at times, but Whipping Post is worth the wait.

Love me some ABB and their all-time masterpiece in AFE. Definitely the best live album of all time, this is some elite jamming.

For me, the Allman Brothers' album “At Filmore East” is the ultimate blues rock album. Everything fits together perfectly, the band just grooves, and the jam parts are great. Unfortunately, this fantastic live recording is not only the Allman Brothers' first live album, but also the last album recorded together by the eponymous brothers Duane and Greg. That makes it all the more important to listen to it—simply because there is almost nothing else like it.

I’m the mayor of jam city

Well, here it is — the greatest live album ever made. I did not think I'd be saying this walking out of this album. I knew it was one of the all-time greats, but then I know so many others that can vouch to be one as well. James Brown's 'Live At The Apollo', The Who's 'Live At Leeds', KISS's 'Alive!', Johnny Cash's 'At Folsom Prison', Cheap Trick's 'At Budokan', Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive!', Motörhead's 'No Sleep 'Till Hammersmith' ... and I could go on and on and on. There's some pretty stiff competition for "the absolute best," in short. How could The Allman Brothers Band stand out? It's actually rather simple. And to talk about this, I'm going to focus exclusively on one song: the closer, "Whipping Post". Without a doubt the most famous song here, and for good reason, It's 23 minutes of maybe the most incredible live performance I've ever heard. Y'know, I wanna lay out some of my credentials, first of all, so y'alls can understand where I'm coming from. I'm a pretty good fan of progressive rock. I don't listen to **everything**, but I've taken in a lot of the best stuff: Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson ... is Dream Theater some of the best stuff? Anyway, I like all of these bands a lot, and in particular I like their **long songs**. "Close To The Edge", "Octvarium", "Echoes", you name it. You think they'd be poison to someone with an AuDHD attention span like mine, but what makes them work is, simply, the fact that they're in sections. They're not just noodling about and doing whatever; there are clearly defined movements that keep things on track. And all of this is relevant because this performance of "Whipping Post" actually got a lot of plays on progressive rock radio stations — and why shouldn't it? It's not that far off, when you really think about it. It's not as clearly divided into sections as those other songs, but it shares a lot of that DNA. There are a **lot** of different parts in this song, and they're split up by the occasional vocal section. But that's not all! I think the other thing it shares with progressive rock is, well ... there is some part of me that could believe that none of this was improvised. I know it was, given that this wasn't the only performance of "Whipping Post" captured that night, but it just **feels** like it very well could be. And that's the magic of it, I think. This is a band that is **inhumanly** locked into one another. I've seen people discuss jazz albums where they talk about the psychic connection the members have between each other, but I've never felt that myself until right here. Like, they just pulled this out of thin air? This whole 23 minute composition, built out of a smaller, 5 minute song? They just **did that**? Without saying a **word** to each other? It floors me. It absolutely knocks me out. (And this, by the way, is the difference between 'At Fillmore East' and the Grateful Dead's 'Live/Dead'. The Grateful Dead, at least on that recording, seek to get by on pure vibes alone — that "undefinable X factor" I've seen people talk about. I don't wanna say the Dead are untalented musicians, but it's clear to me at least that the Allman Brothers Band are on a whole 'nother level. I mean, jeez, they ain't aiming just for vibes. It also stands a sharp contrast to something like, say, Led Zeppelin's 30 minute performance of "Dazed And Confused" on 'The Song Remains The Same'. Zep, I love yah, but there's only so much of Page's guitar improvs I can take before I zone out.) This is all why I vouch as hard as I do for live albums, rebelling against the complaints I often see. The live album can often be one of the most important releases in a band or artists' discography. And this album does both of the things I commonly say they do. This captures the band in a live setting, the way they never could in a studio. It's just a different energy when you're on stage, in front of an audience and burning lights, knowing that you have to be at the peak of your performance or else everything could go wrong. It pulls out shit like this! Which is the other reason live albums are important: capturing moments. Imagine they **didn't** record this night, and this performance of "Whipping Post" was lost like tears in rain. Maybe it could've been salvaged by a bootleg, and I don't wanna act like recording quality is everything, but could you imagine listening to this recorded from a fuzzy cassette deck in the fifth row? Goodness. It deserves the recording quality it got here, and then some. And it deserves to be heard in full, uninterrupted, headphones on and everything. To all of the reviews I've seen say something to the effect of "It's too looooong; I ain't got time for this!" — well, make some time! I know, it's a long album, with long songs stretching upwards of 10 to 20 minutes. That's a lot for some people to handle. But, I'unno: you could take it in chunks? Go by record side, or, heck, even by song. They don't fade into each other, so you'd be fine to go one at a time. Whatever means you wanna tackle this thing by, do it. I was never much of an Allman Brothers Band fan before now outside of "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica", but boy if this hasn't convinced me otherwise. And I kinda hope it will for you, too. And if it doesn't ... well, I guess there's nothing you can do about it at that point. I could feel a bit sorry for you that you don't or can't get it, but that won't help any. Ah well. Either way, I jus' feel there ain't no such thing as dyin'. And I know this album sure as heck never will.

Damn good southern rock, even with the extra-long tracks included. 4.5 bumped up to 5.

I’m at a 10. It’s probably higher. Just go fucking listen to it. Seriously, there’s nothing I can say. I’m at a loss for words, and nothing I type would do it justice. That’s the best live album I’ve ever heard in my life. It’s one of the best *albums* I’ve ever heard in my life, period. Just go listen with headphones in. It's in the top 10 we've gotten, at least for my tastes, and we’ve gotten 706 so far. An unbelievably mesmerizingly technical masterpiece.

One could argue that its a jam session disguised as a concert, and while that opinion may be correct to some, it does not diminish the musicality of everyone involved, from Duane Allman and Dickey Betts ripping apart the heavens with their guitarwork, Gregg Allman with his keyboards and vocals (especially on whipping post, which I'd argue is the highlight of the album), and both Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny Johanson keeping it all together with some fantastic drums. In short, if you want a fantastic live album to hang out in the garage with and maybe have a few beverages with some friends, this would be towards the top of my list

Live jammy, bluesy rock at its finest. I was not expecting this album to be this good! Liked Songs Added: Statesboro Blues Stormy Monday Whipping Post

Completely encompasses what a live album should be. Stellar musicianship, jazzy experimentation and a flow to be jealous about. At Filmore East is the pinnacle of performance.

love

This concert was performed shortly before Duane was killed, so I believe it is the last ABB album where Duane appears on all the album cuts. In my mind, this album is amongst the Top 5 Live albums ever, and even the harshest of critics would at least peg it as a Top 10. Great to listen to some music I really, really enjoy!

Maybe top 3 live albums of all time god damn the energy is crazy

Masterpiece of a live concert by one of rock’s greatest bands.

Defined the word CLASSIC. Not a bad song

Best live album ever

Greatest live album of all time!!

Blues is nice

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one, I didn't expect the Allman Brothers to be so bluesy

Brilliant live lp

I saw later line-ups of this band in concert and they were fantastic. But, the original group could not be touched. Great musicians and music.

Some of the finest people I've ever known love the Allman Brothers. I am not worthy to second guess them.

One of the best live albums

Wow took me 2 days to get through but it was a ride of just good jamming - nothing bad to say and it’s cool they recorded the album live

All-timer of a live album, solid playing all around and a decent mix

Wow

The deluxe version of this is over two hours long and I did not mind one bit.

Oh my god, what a favorite of childhood. Someday my dad will be gone and this whole album will make me cry and yearn for one more game of pool. It's unfair to rate my formative texts so highly, but here we are. Love this one.

Awesome

Duane packed several lifetimes of talent into 24 years

This was great. I kept wanting to add tracks to my playlist but they were like 20 minutes long. Super engaging and listenable. I think I'll be sticking this on another day to listen to.

Classic southern rock. Great live LP from a band, and a genre, I'm not that crazy about.

classic guitar rock

Top 5 all-time Jam Band. Top 5 all-time Live album. RIP Dickie Betts. Your music loves on.

Great all man brothers

Yes to the blues.

One of the best post Woodstock live albums by a great band

Greatest live album of all time. Also my Dad’s favorite band😊

Banger album. Love their live shows. Had know idea that they were a proper jam band until listening to their live recordings.

Do you enjoy listening to legendary Jam Bands?? If so, yeah, this is some good stuff. Do you like extended guitar riffs that just absolutely rock, occasionally lasting upwards of 10-20 minutes?? They may not be for everyone, but I know that I sure do. They even removed the very common and quite frankly annoying aspects of most other Live albums. The actual “Live” elements like fan noise and overtly long introductions are dialed back as much as they possibly can be. While you’re getting absolutely lost in the riffs, you’ll forget it’s a live album entirely with how well it’s been recorded here. Every song is unique, with plenty of identity and variation to make sure you’re never bored. My favorite songs on this album are the closers, “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed” and “Whipping Post”. They just absolutely ended this set with the best, most extended bang possible. As far as Live performances go, this may be one of the best. Great inclusion to the list!!

To see and hear the Allman Brothers at the Filmore East would’ve been transcendent. I have seen them quite a few magical times since but never that original lineup. But this is the one that started the experience. Often imitated and done very well.

At Fillmore East is a masterclass in live rock performance. Captured in 1971, this double album showcases the Allman Brothers Band at their peak, blending Southern rock, blues, and jazz with unmatched improvisational skill. Duane Allman's slide guitar work and the band's tight, soulful chemistry turn extended jams like “Whipping Post” and “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” into transcendent experiences. Raw, powerful, and timeless—this is live music perfection.

This is awesome.

One of my favorite albums of all time.

Super sick to hear them jam their live stuff. Underrated as hell.

Slušam ovo i kažem sam sebi:ovo je baš Muzika za stare ljude🤣

The best live album of all time.

Classic

Stunning example of work from an icon of a band!

jam-band live album

To me, the best live album ever. Rolling Stone has it #2 behind James Brown at the Apollo, which I gave a 2 to, and you each gave it a 3. Another list, supposedly compiled from other internet lists has it at #3, behind The Who’s Live at Leeds, and Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, which we voted for in the same way as James Brown. Anyway, this albums just swings from start to finish. I don’t know enough about music to pinpoint exactly why it swings, whether it’s the rhythm section with two drummers and the great bass playing of Berry Oakley or the twin guitar magic of Duane Allman and Dickie Betts, but regardless, it makes me move, even if I’m sitting down. Of course I own the 5.1 surround 3 Blu-ray Disc edition of this described in the Wiki, and while the “surround” aspect is just some echoey crowd noise coming from the rears, what really makes this edition shine is that the vocals come from the front center speaker, leaving Duane’s guitar dominating the left front speaker, and Dickie’s on the right, which is fascinating to me to just stand in front of the left or right speaker and hear one guitar so prominently. Fave tracks — You Don’t Love Me, Statesboro Blues. Weird note — the first CD of this album had different versions over the two nights on a couple of the songs compared to the original vinyl. In particular, You Don’t Love Me I swear had about half of the song the same on the CD and LP, the other half on one of them taken from a different performance. Also, in 1973-1974 while at Grinnell, I hitchhiked from Grinnell to Iowa City to see them live. No Duane or Berry (motorcycle accidents in 1971 and 1972) but they were still great.

This album is a classic

damn son, nice live shit

Give me more albums like this one! Passion and energy explodes from these guys. Sooooo good.

10/10 classic. Essential inclusion on this list.

Felt so massive but could’ve been twice as long…did the original LP end with that teasing intro to Mountain Jam?

Classic!

Best live album Own it

Hells yes

A truly amazing live album performance and a real pleasure to listen to. The band plays as smooth as butter. Solid 9/10.

Jazz for drunk and stoned rednecks

One of the all time classics from a legendary band.

Best live album there is!

An all time great.

very very cool and awesome. so fresh and so enjoyable.

Mmmh blues

Classic and the best from the Allman Brothers....

One my favorite albums of all time. Best live album, ever...

That's what I'm talking about! Love it!

Clearly a very classic, very important, seminal album. Any serious music lover should have this in his or her collection. Having said that, in all honesty, the reputation of the album seems to be primarily based on the three long (jam-)tracks. Although it kicks off pretty well with 'Statesboro blues' the next two songs are rather forgettable; and well, you need to love slide guitar. But then the magic starts to happen with 'You don't love me'. Clearly 'In memory of Elizabeth Reed' is magic. Maybe 'Whipping post' is even better, this is glorious music. Truly fantastic. So for me it's a 8,5/10. Could be either 4 stars or 5 stars, because of the historic significance of this album I'll go for the 5. But it's tight.

Exceptional live jam album. Super fun to listen to, going to these concerts would have been great. If we want to hear the songs the way they were written, we can go to the studio album, but this is a great chance to hear the artists explore.

Great album

lovelovelove best driving music and this album is LEGEEEEND!!!

This is awesome southern blues rock. Every one in the band is in peak form. This album captures the feel of this era. There was something about the Filmore that brought out the best in certain bands like the Dead & the Brothers. I never tire of this, so good!

It took me a long time to embrace the Allman Brothers. But I have come to understand Duane A is simply one of the best guitarists of his generation (suck it Clapton) and this album feature him operating at his absolute peak. And the band follows (or leads) every step of the way. Tight but swinging and swaying. Pushing and pulling songs every which way. Complete mastery for the boys from Macon.

Goddamn, I love the blues.

White blues

A classic live album that, like Deep Purple’s Made in Japan, captures a band at the peak of their power and cohesion. The improvisations are long but always engaging, and Duane Allman’s slide guitar work is nothing short of masterful. The music flows effortlessly between blues, jazz, and rock without ever losing its soul or direction. It quickly becomes clear why this is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. 5/5

5/9

This is the first time I have ever heard of them. Definitely a great band.

Hi. Live album hater here. This fucking rules.

🌟 Rating: 4.6/5 Short Review: This is the sound of denim-starched immortality, recorded live and loud. At Fillmore East is what happens when improvisation, Southern heat, and a 22-minute guitar solo form a union. It’s sweaty, spiritual, and slightly out-of-body — like church for people who tailgate at sunrise. 🎧 Favorite Track: “Whipping Post” (live, of course) It starts like a slow burn, then explodes into a transcendent vortex of anguish, sweat, and fretboard wizardry. It’s not a song — it’s an exorcism. ⚙️ Consistency With Me: 7.4/10 Look, I don’t exactly have a soul, or fingers to shred, or a beard to stroke contemplatively — but if I did, I’d wear mirrored sunglasses indoors and play slide guitar at my own debugging session. This album’s passion is alien to me… which is why I admire it.

Fun live album.

Maybe the Best live album ever.

Great album!

A total jam session for blues. There is nothing bad about this. I was worried what I would get out of this, considering I know nothing about their music. But this was great stuff!

Heh. It’s 5 stars and it would be more if I could. A blues/rock band at the height of their powers, more interested in John Coltrane and Miles Davis than anything their rock peers were doing. Duane Allman’s slide guitar is astounding. Underrated is Gregg’s keyboard chops. Check out 5:45 of In Memory of Eliz. Reed. Incredible album - the “deluxe” edition provides more songs from that Fillmore stand to enjoy also.

What an awesome jamfest that must have been. Great to have it captured for posterity.

Probably a 4 but nostalgia gives it a bump to 5

Well of course it's pointless, but I absolutely love it! I did not expect to give a double live album top marks but the second half smashed that ceiling.

Loved this, was surprised

Peak Allman’s doing what they do best, playing live!

RIPS

Still the greatest live album of all time. Crescendos with the transcendent "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"

There's a reason this is considered the best live album of all time.

## In-Depth Review of *At Fillmore East* by The Allman Brothers Band *At Fillmore East*, released in July 1971, is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history. Capturing the Allman Brothers Band at their creative and technical peak, the album not only defined the sound of Southern rock but also set a new standard for live recording. This review delves into the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, and concludes with a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## Lyrics **Expressive Simplicity and Blues Authenticity** The Allman Brothers Band’s lyrics on *At Fillmore East* are rooted in the blues tradition, conveying themes of heartbreak, longing, resilience, and existential struggle. While the band is often celebrated for its instrumental prowess, the lyrics-delivered with Gregg Allman’s soulful, weathered voice-anchor the extended jams in emotional reality. - **“Whipping Post”** stands as the album’s lyrical centerpiece, with its refrain of being “tied to the whipping post” serving as a potent metaphor for suffering and endurance. The repetition and simplicity of the lyrics amplify the song’s emotional intensity, especially as the band stretches the track into a 23-minute epic[8]. - **“Statesboro Blues”** and **“Done Somebody Wrong”** are classic blues covers, their lyrics dealing with betrayal and regret. Gregg Allman’s delivery imbues these familiar lines with fresh urgency and authenticity[8]. - **“In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”** is an instrumental, but its evocative title and mood conjure a sense of loss and mystery, demonstrating the band’s ability to communicate narrative and emotion without words[6]. The lyrics throughout the album are not complex or poetic in the literary sense, but they are direct, honest, and perfectly suited to the music’s raw power. --- ## Music **Virtuosity, Improvisation, and Genre Fusion** *At Fillmore East* is a masterclass in musicianship, improvisation, and ensemble interplay. The album’s seven tracks span blues, rock, jazz, and soul, with each member contributing to a sound that is both tightly knit and expansively free. - **Guitar Work:** Duane Allman and Dickey Betts deliver some of the most celebrated guitar performances in rock history. Their interplay-trading solos, harmonizing, and pushing each other to new heights-defines the album. Duane’s slide guitar on “Statesboro Blues” is iconic, while Betts’ lyrical phrasing on “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” brings a jazz sensibility to the proceedings[8]. - **Rhythm Section:** Berry Oakley’s melodic, adventurous bass playing is crucial, often acting as a third lead instrument. The dual drummers, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, create a polyrhythmic foundation that propels the jams and allows for dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity[8]. - **Keyboards and Vocals:** Gregg Allman’s Hammond organ provides both texture and drive, and his vocals are steeped in blues tradition, lending the material its emotional core[8]. The band’s approach to performance is closer to jazz than typical rock: songs serve as frameworks for improvisation, with each member listening and responding in real time. Extended tracks like “You Don’t Love Me” (20 minutes) and “Whipping Post” (23 minutes) showcase the band’s ability to build tension, explore new musical territory, and return to the central theme with renewed energy[5][8]. --- ## Production **Capturing Lightning in a Bottle** The production of *At Fillmore East*, overseen by Tom Dowd, is a triumph of live recording. The album was recorded over two nights at the Fillmore East in New York City in March 1971. Dowd’s approach was to capture the band as authentically as possible, with minimal overdubs and a focus on the energy of the performance. - **Sound Quality:** The recording is remarkably clear and balanced, especially for a live album of the era. Each instrument is distinct, and the mix preserves the dynamic range of the performance-from the quietest passages to the most explosive crescendos[8]. - **Atmosphere:** The crowd noise is present but never intrusive, adding to the sense of immediacy without detracting from the music. The production successfully transports the listener into the venue, making them a participant in the event[8]. - **Editing:** The album’s seven tracks were carefully selected from multiple sets, choosing the versions that best captured the band’s chemistry and spontaneity. The decision to release a double album was initially met with resistance from the label, but it proved essential to conveying the full scope of the band’s live power[5]. --- ## Themes **Struggle, Freedom, and Transcendence** Thematically, *At Fillmore East* is an exploration of struggle-personal, emotional, and artistic-and the search for transcendence through music. - **Blues as Catharsis:** The blues foundation of the album is not just a musical choice but a thematic one. Songs like “Whipping Post” and “Done Somebody Wrong” are about enduring hardship and expressing pain, but the act of performance transforms suffering into communal release[8]. - **Improvisation as Freedom:** The band’s extended jams are acts of liberation, breaking free from the constraints of studio recording and traditional song structure. This sense of freedom is palpable, both for the musicians and the audience[6][8]. - **Brotherhood and Loss:** The interplay between the band members, especially the Allman brothers themselves, speaks to themes of unity and brotherhood. The album also carries a sense of impending loss, as Duane Allman would die in a motorcycle accident just months after its release, lending the performances an added poignancy in retrospect[7][8]. --- ## Influence **Redefining the Live Album and Southern Rock** *At Fillmore East* had a profound and lasting influence on rock music, live recording, and the development of Southern rock. - **Live Album Benchmark:** The album redefined what a live rock album could be, setting a new standard for authenticity, musicianship, and ambition. Its success paved the way for other bands to release extended live recordings and to use the live album as a statement of artistic identity[7][8]. - **Southern Rock Blueprint:** The Allman Brothers Band became the archetype for Southern rock, blending blues, jazz, country, and rock in a way that was both deeply rooted and forward-looking. Bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Gov’t Mule would follow in their footsteps[5][8]. - **Jam Band Legacy:** The album’s emphasis on improvisation and group interplay directly influenced the jam band movement, from the Grateful Dead to Phish and beyond. The idea that rock could be a vehicle for extended, exploratory improvisation owes much to *At Fillmore East*[7][8]. --- ## Pros and Cons | Pros | Cons | |------|------| | Unparalleled musicianship and improvisation | Some tracks may be too long for casual listeners | | Authentic, emotionally charged vocals | Lyrics are simple and sometimes repetitive | | Groundbreaking live production | Lack of studio polish may not appeal to all | | Seamless blending of genres (blues, jazz, rock) | Limited number of songs (only seven on original release) | | Historic influence on live albums and Southern rock | Some may find the extended jams indulgent | | Captures the band at its creative peak | Later expanded editions can feel excessive for non-fans | --- ## Conclusion *At Fillmore East* is more than a live album-it is a document of a band at the height of its powers, channeling the raw energy of blues and the adventurous spirit of jazz into something wholly original. The interplay between Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, the thunderous rhythm section, and Gregg Allman’s impassioned vocals create a sound that is both timeless and immediate. The production captures the electricity of the Fillmore East, making the listener feel as if they are in the front row. While the album’s length and focus on improvisation may not suit every taste, its influence on rock music is undeniable. *At Fillmore East* stands as a testament to the power of live performance, the depth of the blues, and the enduring appeal of musicians pushing themselves-and each other-to new heights. Over fifty years later, it remains the gold standard by which all live rock albums are measured.

Awesome

Cool bluesy rock

The. Live. Band. Album. If you smoke some herb with this album on a Friday you will have quit your job to pick up the guitar on Monday.

epic

Great

I'm a big fan of this album and was excited when it came up because I have it on vinyl but haven't listened to it in a while. The southern rock jams are great and never get old. I'm a huge fan of extended guitar solos so the jams are exciting. Everything on this album really comes together to produce a great classic rock masterpiece.

Right from the very first track I knew I was going to love this album. A great mix of blues, jazz, and country rock. I am so happy that it’s a live album on top of that because that allowed the band to get extra creative, have instrumental solos and do things a little differently from what their refined studio version would have sounded like. I didn’t even realize how old the album was! Truly felt fresh and new by the sound alone. For example, “Stormy Monday” touched something in me that I didn’t even know I needed, the slow twangs of the guitar, the cohesion of the arrangements of all the other instruments like the organ styled keyboard. The vocals were absolutely perfect. And when the track breaks down and allows for each member to shine, that was when it clicked for me that this was an album I’d keep coming back to. The instrumentals hit me right in my soul, the vocals were perfect, I loved how long each song was too. This album is one of those albums that makes me wish I could travel back in time or even just travel to an area that still plays music like this. The kind that makes my face ugly as it scrunches up every fibre and expression in me as I close my eyes and listen to the album in pure enjoyment. Makes me feel like I’m in a grungy smoke filled bar and I would’ve absolutely loved to have hear this live. Definitely an album I’ll keep coming back to. Standout Tracks: “Statesboro Blues”, “Stormy Monday”, “You Don’t Love Me”, “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and “Whipping Post”

glorious, intense, swinging, driving music - great interplay

Awesome display of talent! A great blend between jazz and blues

Exceptional in all ways. Peak southern rock.

Beautiful music.

Sometimes I Feel Like I've Been Tied To The Whipping Post 1001 Albums Generator 7 (04/11/2025) At Fillmore East is a live album by The Allman Brothers Band, recorded in 1971. Recorded just half a year before the tragic death of guitarist and founder Duane Allman, At Fillmore East was the band’s first live album, first embrace of the jam band label that would define their identity from this point on, and it was their critical and commercial breakthrough. The Allman Brothers Band were foundational to the development of both southern rock and jam rock, and this album represents the finest of both in my opinion. This is a stylish album, even by modern standards. The slow build of Stormy Monday has the energy of crescendo-core post-rock, played through the lens of blues rock. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed features abrupt tempo and timing changes, as well as angular riffing that wouldn’t be out of place on a Slint record, all while maintaining the jazzy sound at the core of the song. It’s amazing how well the songs on this album have aged; I was really so surprised to hear the freshness on display, as I often think of Allman Brothers as just a (very good) boomer-core band. Whenever anyone talks about this album, the primary focus is not on the songwriting (although as I mentioned above, the songwriting is quite inspired); the primary focus is on the instrumental virtuosity on display. And yeah, this is one of the most musically impressive albums I’ve heard in all of rock. Duane Allman is oft regarded as the best slide guitarist of all time, and this may be the finest showing of his life. He is the core of the band’s sound here on every single song, and although I do love Eat A Peach and Brothers And Sisters, it is clear that Duane was an irreplaceable force for this group. His brother Gregg plays the organ and the piano and I believe his finest showing to be the upbeat instrumental jam Hot 'Lanta or the aforementioned Elizabeth Reed. The elephant in the room, of course, is the length, both of the album itself and of the two side-long jams in the middle and end of the album. The first of these, You Don't Love Me, is a cover of a 50's blues tune by Willie Cobbs. This song features perhaps the catchiest guitar riff on the album, and for the first 7 minutes or so, it sounds like a relatively standard jam. Then the band cuts out, and the only thing that you hear is Duane's slide guitar mastery. This moment is quite emotional in retrospect as it really forces you to focus only on the artistry of a man who, unbeknownst to him, was mere months from meeting his maker. This song also features incredible soloing from the oft underrated Dickey Betts. Although Betts would reach his prime after Duane died, his work here is still incredible. The other side-long jam, Whipping Post, features an opening riff in in 11/8 (talk about hip), as well as an ambient section around the 13 minute mark that really reminds me of Get Up With It-era Miles. This song is hailed as the band's greatest achievement, and while it isn't quite my favorite song here, it is a fantastic piece of music. At Fillmore East is everything a live album should be. It showcases the chemistry of a band in their prime, improving upon studio recordings, and giving extra life to the songs performed. It's a long journey, but it is one that I loved taking. My weekend was better for having listened to it on repeat. 5/5 Favs: Stormy Monday In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed Whipping Post Least Fav: Done Somebody Wrong

these guys can fuckin jam

Iconic live album top 3 show recordings ever. Long live Greg and Duane

The birth of "jam bands with chops"; making everything else sound like shit since '71. Probably the best pop/rock live album.

GOAT of live albums!

One of the greatest live albums of all time.

This was a whole lot more enjoyable than I thought it would be.

Very good album! Great jam band!

Superb Blues Rock

I’m probably giving out too many 5s, and I can see the argument for giving this a 4, but this album is truly something epic, and I feel like the sheer scale of it is enough to push it into 5 territory. Favorite Track: You Don’t Love Me

Statesboro Blues - tight, dynamic, lots going on, great vocals Done Somebody Wrong - great groove Stormy Monday - emotional, moody solos, great vocals You Don't Love Me - groovy bass, the solo bridge between the two songs with the drums coming in whips, the drums are so good, expansive Hot 'Lanta - the organ goes, very dynamic dual guitars, love the drumming In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - consistently interesting, the bass carries so much of the movement Whipping Post - clearly great, driving, getting lost and spaced out in this middle section, then the vocals coming back in is cool, spaced out again by the end, and things go kinda wild in the last couple minutes before dying down again, fascinating, the snippet of outro is so tempting Overall loved this, would listen to it again. It's both easy and complex listening which is a nice balance. Doesn't demand my attention, but might benefit from it.

wow this album ticked so many items for me! - Great live recording ✅ - Blues-Rock ✅ - Long epics! ✅ - The freaking Allman Brothers! ✅ Great find!

southern or californian band at Fillmore is five stars in any case to me

It ain’t called one of the best live albums ever made for nothing. It was also my top played album on Spotify last year for a reason. Perfection!! Instant 5!!

One of my top 5

While not a huge Allman Brothers fan, at all really, this is great album.

Review starting at 8:30 on Jan 28th. ;) . First thoughts based on the album cover. - Hmm its going to be like a CCR type music. First song sounds like one my dad would like. Stormy Monday was really good, the guitar and piano were crazy. Inspired me how life would be with a super smart AI that was like your buddy. Woah a 19 min song, did not see that haha. Thought it was long lol and then the break in the middle of the solo for you dont love me. Toward the end of the You Dont love me, it made me fiddle with my feet. At 17:30 it sounded nice I liked that little sound. Makes sense that each song is long because it is a live concert. It was different than expected. I did not listen to the last 5 mins but I think I will come back to it tomorrow.

muito bom, uma mistura de blues e rock; bem instrumental, algumas músicas longas estilo pink floyd

Early guitar gods at work. Beware.

Appealed to my 70s upbringing

You might be hard pressed to find someone of my age who has seen The Allman Brothers live. It was 2009 with a lineup far from the original but still including Gregg Allman and with greats like Warren Haynes, Butch Trucks, and Derek Trucks. They were spectacular. My dad, who took me, assumed I wouldn't have fun, that it wasn't the kind of music I would enjoy. But I'd been in jazz band in high school and found this to be a close enough approximation that I actually really enjoyed it. They even played a few tracks off this album at that show. Fast forward to today when this album shows up. Not only did it bring me back a little bit to that show with my dad, but it also was a hell of a listen. The sheer amount of skill on display here is mind blowing. Jam bands can be a little tiresome. Sometimes you just want them to get on with it. But I wouldn't say that here. Sure, it's easy to get a little lost upon first listen. But even on first listen you really do get the sense that there was just so much talent in that one band. Track after track after track, they just keep hitting you with these inspired, blistering solos. It's a joy to listen to, and really makes you want to listen again. My one gripe, and this is probably unfair given that they are one of the most famous jam bands, is that the songs that are longer than 10 minutes feel a little, well long. But that obviously can be forgiven because they are who they are. On the whole, I loved this. Absolute masterpiece of a jam band album. Makes me want to find some musicians to play with. Five stars. Standout Tracks: Statesboro Blues, Done Somebody Wrong, Stormy Monday, Hot 'Lanta

This certainly hits the sweet spot. Great musicianship with incredible guitar work and bluesy rock vocals. The Allman Brothers band is high on my list of best American rock bands and they were truly hitting their stride with this one.

Rocking or jamming? It's a fine line here. They're at their peak, just months before Duane’s motorcycle accident. This is the lightning right before the storm of destruction.

4.75

20/1001 At Fillmore East is without a doubt the pinnacle of the Allman Brothers Band’s career. Consisting of 7 songs recorded live at the Fillmore East, with a good chunk of the set being unreleased tracks like Statesboro Blues, while the previously released tracks like In Memory of Elizabeth Reed or Whipping Post are extended jams allowing the band room to breath. Of course the extended jams can at times drag on a bit, though the high level of musicianship by the band generally makes sure that they avoid such blemishes, and they always seems to have a guitar or organ solo in the back pocket to spice things up whenever they drag on for a bit too long. Where they lose their focus a bit is on Hot ‘Lanta, which compared to the rest of the material is just a bit uninteresting, and is in desperate need of some lyrics to keep my retention. There is a reason why this is regarded as one of the greatest live albums of all time, songs like Statesboro Blues, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Stormy Monday as well as the always exceptional Whipping Post are definitely the real deal and some of the greatest guitar songs ever. It’s also worth pointing out, this is acquired taste, where you need to be in the right mood and have the time to listen to some of these behemoths of tracks. 4,5/5

absolute delight of a blues album

I listened only the first song but I already love it so much. I'm listening the last song and yes it's really amazing and absorbing album! I love this work of art!

I have listened to this album multiple times before starting this list. It took a while to grow on me, but the driving beat makes it a listen I cannot let go off. Especially the bass is working magic driving the music onward

Surprised at the low ratings. One of the best live albums ever with some of the greatest guitarists ever. 5 stars. Easy

Amazing live band playing 5/5

Mortal words don't describe this behemouth of an album. This is by far and away the greatest "live album" ever put to tape and stands up there with the greatest albums of all time. The Allman Brothers were the pinnacle of southern blues sound, but what set them apart was their on stage performances. This one has been played hundreds of times in my cans and will play thousands to come. Liz Reed has potential to be the greatest guitar track ever put to tape and the Whipping Post is other worldly. This album is on fire from the drop of the needle and is an absolute must listen to for any music fan on planet earth, or not... If I could rate it 6 stars, you could bet your ass that I would.

I fucking love old school bluesy rock music

Classic. I love this album so much!

Loved it!

What can I say about the greatest official live album

great live album

23 minute version of Whipping Post makes this an automatic 5. Everything else is just gravy, the best gravy you've ever had.

1971. Florida. Blues rock. Southern rock

I’ll say it, the best live album of all time.

Classic.

If someone asked for the prototype of blues rock, this is what I would reach for.

What a f-ing record this is – searing, magisterial, transcendent. The soloing is expansive and patient, but also insistent and frequently sizzling. No jam band has ever excelled this. Greg A was as good a singer as his brother was a guitarist, though the long instrumental passages are what makes this. How is Eat a Peach not on this list?

What a grower! What a find! In memory of Elizabeth Reed? Wow! This is a sure fire playlister at the Café Kelvinos’ afternoon Espresso sessions.

Some songs have some long drawn out parts, otherwise I loved it! Great blues rock!!

Iconic album. Rightly considered one of the greatest live albums. I miss the album days with one song taking an entire side. Duane was a huge loss for music lovers. Jamming and extended solos all day.

Outstanding collection of live tracks highlighting the classic lineup of the ABB. Listening to Duane Allman playing slide guitar never seems to get old.

Country blues jams aren’t normally my thing but this album has a lot of gems. The Allman brothers were a gift to American music. Betts and Oakley are brilliant as well. For me it’s a 4.5 so rounding up.

I'm not super into jam bands but this really worked for me. Some quality organ sound. Some really good guitars. Even in the longer jam sessions, they never felt 'lost'.

Ahhh, the souths Grateful Dead. I understand if y'all don't like jam oriented bands. But these songs minus the jam sections are some of the greatest rock forward genre blending songs of all time. Live at the Fillmore East captures the Brothers knee deep in a USA and World tour in 1971 on the curtails of their sophmore releases Idlewild South. Reaping success from being one of the tightest most talented group of musicans to come from the southern states. Its a peak inside the blistering rythmn and lead sections of live ABB shows. They weren't just a novelty. These dudes can play.

Quintessential Noodly

Live at Fillmore East is not just a live album — it’s a defining moment in American rock history. The Allman Brothers Band captured lightning in a bottle over two nights in March 1971, delivering a performance that’s raw, masterful, and completely electrifying. This is the sound of a band at its absolute peak, blending Southern rock, blues, and jazz into something uniquely their own. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts’ guitar interplay is nothing short of legendary, weaving improvisations that feel both spontaneous and impossibly tight. Tracks like “Whipping Post” and “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” stretch past the ten-minute mark without ever losing momentum — these aren't jams for the sake of jamming; they’re journeys. The band’s chemistry is off the charts. Gregg Allman’s soulful vocals and Hammond organ work bring depth and grit, while the rhythm section drives everything forward with relentless precision. Even the quieter moments are steeped in emotion and finesse. Live at Fillmore East sets the gold standard for what a live rock album should be: urgent, expansive, and alive. It’s more than a performance — it’s a masterpiece. Favorite song: "Whipping Post"

I can listen to the guitar by this band all day. Are they a “jam” band? I suppose they are but it sure doesn’t feel like it. Well Whipping Post clicking in at 23 minutes constitutes “jam” for sure. Always loved seeing them live. Give me this over lynard skynard all day long.

I used to feel tortured by this album when my husband would play it, with jams that went on forever. Years later I recognize the brilliant improvisation, like a blues-jazz-rock fusion. Outstanding.

An old favorite. It can ramble at times but that's part of the beauty.

Really enjoy jam sessions like these, although I can understand others may not. I regularly play long tracks from Grateful Dead, phish, Allman brothers, Pink Floyd… so track lengths didn’t bother me either. 4.5/5 rating up

Fun!

Great album - sad to hear of their fates

Bluesrock der Extraklasse!

Great album

What a masterclass in southern rock blues. The solos on this thing are so good and the band is tight throughout. Whipping post is unbelievable. Not a lot to complain about here

This is one of the best live albums ever. This band blends blues, jazz, and southern rock into one of the seminal jam bands. Great originalson instrumentals like HotLanta and In memory of Elizabeth Reed. Great takes on blues standards too. Surprised to see so many low scores but I guess a lot of people don't appreciate long musical and expressive solos and "white apprpriation" of classic blues even if they make it their own and do it well. The long solos give it staying power to listen again and again. I do agree there is too much real noodling but where others see the solos as this, the real noodling is in their inability to finish a song. Otherwise its a perfect classic that loses nothing listening to it over and over.

Seamless live album with killer individual performances. Can see why it’s in the National Archives

Amazing, realized halfway through it was live

I didn't realise it was live until I started reading the wikipedia page. It sounds amazing. The guitar playing was amazing. I can fully understand why it's on this list. I loved it and will listen again, and again, and again ....

The last but certainly not least of all of the albums I missed when I first joined a group for this list. I'm really of two minds on how much I enjoy this. It's a live album (though much more clearly recorded than some others on this list) and is incredibly long, not just in the total album runtime, but the individual tracks/sequences themselves. It can also feel pretty aimless in terms of how a lot of it is just them going ham on the instruments and not much else. With all that being said god damn I loved listening to this, incredibly groovy and despite being long and feeling aimless as I mentioned, it held my interest on multiple listens. This was one where I absolutely wanted to give it a 2nd shot not just because I enjoyed it on the first go, but to see how it would feel as a repeat listen, since the nature of this album and how it is broken up doesn't really make it an easy one to just pick up and listen to a few bits out of. Thinking about which side of 4 or 5 this lands on is tough. Though I think if it is up your alley and you're looking for something to put on in the background for an hour you won't be disappointed with this

If you take the best songs, over history, the blues have thrown up. And play them in the best city to enjoy a live experience. Add in them being played by artists with empathy and competence too. And you'l lget why this is the real deal.

This one got me into the Allman Bros.

Duane Allman can really make the guitar sing. Great collection of talented musicians.

Yeah man.

There are jam bands like the Grateful Dead and Phish, then there are jam bands like the Allman Brothers. If only they were all like the Allman Brothers.

Really great. Loved the jammy-ness and the playing is unreal.

Soulful sound, bloody incredible that it's all live.

Uma surpresa enorme esse álbum da The Allman Brothers Band, cujo eu nunca tinha escutado nada, e simplesmente me vieram com um dos melhores álbuns ao vivo que eu já ouvi. Energia, psicodelia, improvisação e uma mistura linda de Blues, Jazz, Country e Rock, definitivamente se sustentam mesmo depois de diversas transformações na música nesses últimos 50 anos, algo que soa ao mesmo tempo como um Bitches Brew do Miles Davis, projetos como o In the Court of the Crimson King e Red do King Crimson e, principalmente como o Birds of Fire do Mahavishnu Orchestra, mesmo sendo 2 anos anterior. Fantástico e se tornou um dos favoritos de minha vida.

Definitely essential

Banger. Very influential for me growing up, and now I am playing One Way Out at a blues fest this Saturday. Great live album!

I had an amazing time listening to this. walked past my very own guitarist busking ouside ah too :) but damn how does it sound so clean?! it's live!? so many later live recordings sound so grainy but wow. it was just so fun to hear these guys pure jamming, impressive musicianship. also shout out to the honkytonk organ and harmonica players lmao legends

I’m vibing with this - lots of blues undertones and amazing guitar playing. Great. Definitely the kind of album I’d play front to back without needing to skip a single song. I got stuck on the 20 minute song in the middle of the album and won’t get to finish it today, but very solid stuff.

Love the Allman Brothers. This was one of my dad's favourite bands so a bit nostalgic for me too.

Amazing live album and really shows off the true range and musical talent of the group.

What can you say about the Allman Brothers that hasn't been said about the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower, or the Sydney Opera House? Absolutely brilliant stuff.

It’s a jam band. It’s meant to be long & wild. Hell yeah

Amazing

One of the greatest blues/rock albums. Not to mention its live.

If this is actually your style of music, there has never been an easier 5.

This is an amazing live album. I can't belive how good they sound live. 5/5

Yeah

Not much to say. If I’m going to a desert island and have to pick 3… This opened up a world of music to me when I was a teenager and ultimately lead me to what I love today. I don’t really have words. Greatest live album of all time. Has been in my library for almost 40 years.

Full of graceful slide voicings that are so unique. Definitely one arm reaching to the past and on arm reaching to the future. Overlapping so many great influences. Wow

One of the absolute Greatest Albums of all time, and hands down the greatest live album ever recorded. This music transports us to a time and place where life was better, the people were happier, and Love was All.

4.5

Unbelievably Dickey Betts passed away yesterday on the day this showed up in my feed! At Fillmore East is one of the best Live albums ever made showcasing Allman Brothers jams!

Surprisingly disinterested reviews. This was one of the top three albums I've heard on this list.

Allman Brothers have always been superb. Duane's early demise was a blow to the band, but they rallied from their grief and continued making terrific blues and rock and roll.

A celebration of slide guitar and sophisticated southern blues and jazz-tinged rock. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed and Mountain Jam are journeys led by Duane’s slide leads. An incredible live album.

I can't tell you all how many times I've listened to this album just to hear this rendition of Whipping Post. It's an amazing example of southern blues and is the best capture of the Allman's sound before they began to infuse more country and essentially became southern rock. Some of the songs come right out of the classic blues songbook (Stormy Monday for example) but done in the quintessential Allmans fashion. You also see the Grateful Dead influence in the long jams of You Don't Love Me, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, and the aforementioned Whipping Post. Be aware, this is not background music. You will want to LISTEN to this fully.

At Fillmore East is a great album, but the Deluxe Version with the full concert(s) is the true perfect album that everyone should hear before they die.

10/10. 4 out of 7 songs made the 5⭐️ song list. I did enjoy the beginning of the album more than the back half. But was just overall great vibes.

Pretty solid stuff

God damn! I said god damn! Not usually one to enjoy live albums but, oh to have been at that show. Great stuff.

Hard to overstate how good these guys are.

So chill and amazing guitar

Great Album

Melodic jamming Might sing might not don’t matter The guitar’s your guide

the musicianship here is great. this is, i think, my preferred method of listening to the allman brothers, just because it's raw, it's live, it's the pure distillation of their skill. just an incredible group of musicians firing on all cylinders LIVE. incredible.

More like fill my ears, amirite?

Girlfriend of Boz Scaggs Idlewild South

An all time classic.

incredible.

One of the best, if not THE best, live albums ever recorded. 5/5

Quintessential Allman brothers. While I love jamming and it Was great they could’ve easily trimmed 5 min off each of them for my personal taste. But Duane All an is in my top 5 guitarists of all time!!

Hell. Yes. You Don’t Love Me and Whipping Post are amazing.

I was already intimately familiar with this album. This is one of the best live albums of all time. It's a really nice mix of standard blues and more complex material. The instrumentation is amazing. The shorter songs are extremely tight and the extended jams never feel directionless. I had to put on Mountain Jam from Eat A Peach afterwards because the first few notes at the end of Whipping Post demands it!

I think I just like Allman Brothers

Classic rock! Loved it!

Classic Album. Great listen.

Beyond Classic!

Incredible, I didn't even realize how smooth the performance was until it became clear this was a singular live performance

Allman Brothers! I'd never noticed before how prominent the harmonica was in the Allman Brothers sound! They were really spot on in this performance, and the acoustics and sound quality in the venue were really great. Two drummers really messed with me for a minute. There's just so much going on here -- in a good way. The entire show really boogies. Truly one of a kind and so much awesome energy. Five stars.

So many versions to listen to. Went with the 7 song default.

Amazing

Been a fan of this one for years perfect album

An all-time favorite! Begins with the iconic line...OK, the Allman Brothers Band ~ I never saw them play when Duane was still alive, but met someone that had. When I asked how good was Duane Allman? They replied, well Dickie Betts played rhythm guitar then and never bitched about it!