At Fillmore East

Didn’t realize they were so bluesy, and a jam band.

**** 1/2 A classic Album, love it

Pretty good

If it wasn’t for the technical ability of the guitar playing, this album with its two 20 minute tracks can get fucked

Not bad, standard jam band stuff. Very much like other bands of the era, Creedence, The Eagles. I like it, but it's kinda background music.

Really good jam band live album. The guitar playing is really fun to listen to and remains so throughout the album. The 22 minute performance of Whipping Post feels so quick but still lets you appreciate the technicality within. 8/10 Favourite: Whipping Post Least Favourite: Hot 'Lanta

A bit jazzy, a bit rocky. Too much jamming though, even though the jam seems to be the slam.

Decent blues rock with some fun moments but too much meandering jamming

Dok ne pjevaju ovo mi je odlična pozadinska muzika. Dok pjevaju ovo mi zvuči preamerički. U svakom slučaju, izuzetne vještine i ne dosadi previše uprkos tome što traje cijelu vječnost.

Great, blues, just not particularly relaxing to listen to

Surprisingly better than the jean-shorted, Bud-drinkin', NASCAR-core vibe I unfairly expected. The band jams and earns their legendary status, but let’s be real: nobody needs a 19-minute track, even if it’s blasting from a Dodge panel van with an eagle airbrushed on the side. Four stars for the groove, minus one for the jam-stretching excess.

Seeing how much work has to go into putting on a jam session this long with everyone performing so well together you have to appreciate this album for what it is. This is a showcase of what a live album should sound like when you so many pieces working together.

Struggle with live albums on here. This is more worth seeing live (if it were possible now) than an album you need to listen to. I mean Gov't Mule is still around... Although I guess none of them were with the band at the time of this show. Idk, this is a big decent jam of whateverness.

too much for me but really fun

Goddamn, I love the blues.

White blues

some really good blues. insane musicianship. incredible flow that combines into a giant mashup of great ideas.

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

Pretty fun blues rock live album. You can tell a lot of the people in the band are having a great time. In general this is quite successful except for the guitar player that takes up too much space regularly.

Tight band and great musicianship, but pretty run of the mill stuff. Nothing very interesting, but still fine rock.

good music, but doesn't stir anything in me :/

5/9

All blended together

Famous Dave’s music. Most of the songs sounded the same to me. Also, we don’t need to be making 20 minutes long songs. It’s too much. 2 stars

Yeah liked this Jammy groovy meandering listen

High powered funky groovy roller coaster dose of the early 70s. Great jammy variety of songs without ever feeling mononatous.

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

Teh white man video noodles teh blues

Hate jam bands

Hi. Live album hater here. This fucking rules.

# Album Name: At Filmore East # Artist: The Allman Brothers Band # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Theres some great music on this album - the quality of the band is there for sure. Some of the songs dont stand out for the song they stand out due to the quality of the band. The album is more of a quality band that are jammin. Would be great to have a few whiskeys in a dark bar watching these guys. Biggest downside is the length of it. Its way too long. I give rap albums bad "wrap" (get it) for being so damn long. This is in the same boat. Its a bit of a hard one to rate. If this was a shorter album id say a 4. but the length is a killer. # Top Tunes: Stateboro blues / you dont love me # Would I listen to it again? Unsure. Id probably go into their back catalogue instead.

🌟 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.

Todo por el blues

Great recording for a live performance. Too many guitar solos.

Fun live album.

Phenomenal southern, blues rock instrumentals up and down.

I get why old men like this and it's good blues-y rock, but not necessarily my personal taste

3.5 stars

These boys sure do love twiddlin' and diddlin' and noodlin' and doodlin'

Sounds okay but I’m not a jam band person. A 20 minute song is too much.

Although I've heard of the band, I had never listened to their records. This is not something I'd typically listen to, but a good record nevertheless. It will certainly be something I revisit from time to time.

Fantastic blues/southern rock, and the ability of the players is on showcase here being a live album. The 20 minute jam of You Don't Love Me is fantastic. But it's another album in the "I recognize it's great, it's just not really doing much for me" category. The further I get into this project, the more I'm realizing that I'm just indifferent to blues rock. There's some stuff that I like purely out of repetition from hearing it since I was born, but I can't bring myself to care about any music from the genre that I'm discovering now. That said, I do have to question the idea of putting a live album on here from Allman as their only album on the list, as opposed to putting on something like Eat a Peach (which is still partially a live album to be fair). More of a philosophical debate as opposed to a commentary on the quality of the live records on the list, but I just prefer to lean towards the idea that live albums should have a harder time getting on the list. At the very least, a studio album should be considered before adding a live second IMO. However, I'm aware this album was basically their breakthrough, and they belong on the list, so I'm basically arguing a losing battle here I feel, haha.

Maybe the Best live album ever.

Like ok it’s jams. Ok. 3 stars

Good, but I'm not really getting the hype as one of the best live albums of all time?

Always hear about how these guys are important and great. I've never been able to get into them - this album included. Overindulgent? I guess it's seemed like that b/c it's a live album, but I'm sitting in my office, not an arena....

Pretty good! Longer instrumental tracks are the stand out.

Ça devait être ben cool live, mais avec 54 ans de décalage, le solo de guitare de 20 minutes perd de son intérêt.

Great album!

I'm not usually a fan of live albums, but this was good - lots of guitar licks, almost entirely instrumental - very enjoyable background music.

All your love Hide away What’d I say Steppin out

I know a lot of people don’t like jam band shit, but as I am a white American male who has passed his mid-thirties point, I do to some extent. I haven’t explored it that intensively (I know very little Dead) but I like it when I hear it. This was a fun jam set. Slightly one-note I suppose. But their playing is top-notch. So I would call this a must-listen because it’s a great jam. #150!

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!

Musically good, but only works in short bursts for me. Whole album goes on a bit after a while.

Highlight Song/s: In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed I'm not into Jam Band stuff, but I thought this was kind of alright.

In no way will I ever believe a live album belongs on this kind of list.

All set with any live album. Ugh.

Like yeah! Stormy Monday Whipping Post some real important solid ones, good funky instrumentals happening. Was a welcome shift

Standard rock. Nothing stood out, but it was still listenable. Too long winded wanky guitar though 3 stars

Bluesy

If I was really into Jam bands or really long songs this would be a great album but unfortunately I’m not really. It was fine but kind of just noise to me

Probably the most enjoyable live album I've never heard of. From what I've seen in my limited research, this is (sort of) improvisational. Very good!

Solid bluesy rock, I’m not a huge fan of the long drawn out jams, but I did enjoy this. It was background music while I cleaned up the kitchen. There is also a part of me that feels like it brushes the edge of “white boys can’t play the blues”, so I’m going to stop at 3 stars and keep myself from rounding up.

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.

Pretty good, I am not a huge Allman Brothers fan but I was definitely able to listen to this with some enjoyment

I can see the genius and talent at display here. I would probably really enjoy it live. But as a recording, it doesn’t work for me. The sheer length of many of these songs turns this into a bit of a challenge to get through - not because it’s bad -it most certainly isn’t- but because ultimately, I crave some more structure. It’s probably because jam-bands are not for me. Funnily enough, i absolutely love the first two tracks. And they are the shortest and tightest tracks on here. Maybe I will connect more to the Allman Brothers’ studio albums, because they definitely are a talented bunch.

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

Arguably one of the best live rock records and the most important jam band album of all time; prototypical, even! It's a little long but for the most part it's a massive joy to hear such abundant talent and genuine improvements to some studio cuts.

This was a solid rock album. Ngl it kind of put me to sleep towards the end just because it was a bit repetitive but maybe I just wasn’t in the right mood for the album. Overall, I enjoyed this album listen and I would encourage others to check it out as well!

Meh.

these boys can play! get them one million dollars

3/5

A very long winded record for me personally. I like a bit more structure to songs. These all sounded the same and went on for far too long!

Excellent country rock!!!

I love my blues rock as much as the next guy, but I think my will to live vanished when I saw the last track clocked into at over 20 minutes. I know this is an iconic band, but I was frankly bored listening to this.

Mwah

The rock n roll equivalent of ambient music. That being said they’re good players at the very least.

Swamp blues. I love it

I have big feeling about live albums, and they aren't good. It's like someone telling you about a really good show you didn't see. At best, you don't care. At worst, you feel like you missed out on something special. The live experience can't be captured which is why it is so special. This album tries- and this is the band to try it with. This is a live band, each night a little different, each jam having its own life. Sorry I missed the show.

A lot of the jamming feels aimless on this to me. It reminds me of Santana, but for some reason I can’t enjoy it as much. Exceptional musicianship, but no content control, or song writing prowess. It’s like Blues if you stripped out all the pain. A band with nothing to say

Generic. Self-indulgent. Good musicianship.

I hate to admit it, but bring all my biases to listening to blues rock. I think everyone has a genre which sounds like “old people” music to them, and this is mine. The reason I say this is because I could feel this remarkable album expanding my music taste. It got me. The musicianship is out of this world and it gets better the further it goes on, with the best track in my mind being the epic In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. When they get stuck into a particular groove and just rock it out it is quite a ride. So much so that even the most cynical and difficult to please among us (me) are left pretty impressed.

The first half of blues tracks is not my thing but the jam tracks at the end are exquisite

Barely into live albums for my favorite bands, let alone this one

Amazing display of togetherness, tightness and musicianship through the entire performance, you can tell they loved making it. It's a great listen.

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

Cool loud blues

somehow fun but also the musical equivalent of edging.

2.9 chill, nice, again something I wouldn’t stick on a lot tho

Makes sense to represent the Allman Brothers with a live album since they're known for jam being a jam band, did really enjoy the album, with some awesome extended solos. Some parts did drag on a bit and not loads of variety but very good overall

I honestly thought I’d enjoy this, given other Allman Brothers tracks with a sunny southern twang. This is just boring electric barroom blues. Fine in its own right, but nothing I would choose to listen to.

Ahh, tricky cos not my scene and all too sprawling for me (although the first vinyl I ever bought was Frampton Comes Alive so guess I have some explaining to do) but I do appreciate the musicianship and feel of this live monster...

Good, but ultimately not for me.

Masterful, and a great soundtrack to my day, but each track blends into the next indistinguishably. Forgettable. Looking forward to attempts to identify a favourite song from this one...

Pretty good live album.

Album #100!! Although I had hoped for something more fun. I can appreciate psychedelic rock / blues jams for a while, but more than an hour is just too much. It didn’t sound bad at all, just a bit tiring.

I love the sound of The Allman Brother's guitar. I could listen to Jessica (a song from them that is not on this album) all day long. It does feel like the drums and the guitar are a bit out of synch though. A little more rhythm would go a long way for me here.

Man this would have been awesome to see live. Id love to go to a show with extended versions of songs. Famous band just jamming

How does a rock band have an entire concert with virtually no singing

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

More blues than rock. Fine

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.

5.5/10 underused vocals, guitarist was good, woulda gotten a much higher rating if their songs ended a lot earlier, the instrumentals at the end weren’t really too enjoyable 1. Statesboro Blues, good song, good pacing, used vocals well 2. Whipping Post, coulda been number one if it wasn’t 23 minutes long, the first 5 ish minutes were good though 3. Stormy Monday, chill song, blues, lowkey background music

The songs sound good but way too damn long in my opinion 1) Whipping Post 2) Statesboro Blues 3) You Don’t Love Me

8/10 Goat jam band. Rip Duane Allman

The kind of shit you hear at the barbecue place where the floors are clean so you know you can't really trust it but it's still kind of good even though it's not the same. Hey, that's a pretty good metaphor for this album. Sounds pretty good for a live album, but boy does it take its time getting...anywhere. I know I'm getting to the age where I should prefer a seat at a concert, but I can't imagine standing up for this one. I don't think I ever have to listen to this one again, just a shitload of guitar noodling.

I usually don't enjoy live albums, but this one was alright. I like the bluesy feel of the band. Some of the songs went too long though....no song needs to be 23 minutes long.

I love seeing/hearing bands live, but not so much on an album. You just don't get the same vibe listening to a live album as you do when you're in a crowd with people who are all bopping along with you to the music. However, this one has some incredible jam tunes, especially Hot 'Lanta and In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed.

Long.

Solid

Pretty awful. 10-20 minute solos, barely even songs. Maybe they're better on the studio record, but I hated this.

Whoopty-do. The Allman Brothers Band are a jam band….

It’s fine, probably won’t come back to it

Not especially my genre - also a long compilation

Entertaining album, but very generic of the time and blues sound, maybe outstays its welcome with the final track as well.

Bit too wanky for me. I can appreciate it on a lot of levels, but a bit too garage jam band.

Y'a beaucoup de guitares.

Pas trop ma tasse de café mais les fans sont bien servis. Tight et bien enregistré. Un gros 3.49

## 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.

Good album, but If I have to hear one more blues riff then I'm going to kill someone

Dullest blues I ever did hear

One of my top five live albums

It’s well executed, but achieves Clapton levels of blandness. And because it’s a live album it gives you the feel of listening in on someone’s boomer dad jamming with his fellow retired accountants in the garage after they pushed the golf kit and Harley out. Yawn.

3.5

I want to like it, but I notice after awhile I’m getting irritated

Jaaa nice was sölli sege, hald mal wider es live album woni kein song gspeicheret han weg em live-album-gerede und geklatsche aber han d musig absoluuuut gnosse. Guete groove, gueti guitar solos, alles wone gueti live band Würd bruche. Darum hani chli cheated und bin vom live album zumene album abdriftet wo mer bestätigt het das mich die musig scho max catched. Würdi das album live gseh wärs e grandiose 5er aber wege spotify-minus und mim gecheate gibi hald nur 4 ananas uf de toast Hawaii. Aber e band woni mer definitiv meh wird geh.

The allman brothers Lol what ein name. Aber ja scho biz langwilig inekickt das live album. Hab denn ufghört Zwei punkte für die tütsche

brothers & sisters it's blues o'clock, aber brothers & sisters it's also 2 star o'clock packed d'schnuuregiige wieder ih und sattelt die pferde, mir gönd wieder hei

Awesome

Decent music but I didn’t love it

As crucial as this album may be to American Music, being the last Allman Brothers album with Duane Allman, I can't. It's six hours of jazz rock. They're talented, sure, but... sorry. 5/5 for talent 1/5 because it's jazzy rock noodling. overall: 2/5.

3 out of 5. Great musicianship and a good album, but some jams went on a little too long for my liking.

Good cut of a live album.

Personal bias has stopped me from listening to this band most of my life. Had a girlfriend in early college who listened to nothing but The Dead and The Allman Brothers. At the time I was firmly entrenched in hardcore punk and was simply unable to give them a chance. Honestly, this is a solid blues album. I understand why they get lumped in with The Dead, but I find this WAY more interesting than anything I've heard from the aforementioned.

When an 8:48 song is the fourth longest on the album, you know the boys were jammin' Some great blues here and 23 minutes of whipping post to finish it off.

A great band captured at their peak. I can do without super crunchy jam band half a day song antics.

Cool bluesy rock

These guys seem like great musicians. They should try writing some songs.

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.

This is a good kind of fusion, taking a jazz-jam sensibility to great blues energy. Fantastic! Favourite tracks: Done Somebody Wrong, Hot 'Lanta, In Memory Of Elisabeth Reed, Whipping Post

Fabulous record, and probably as good as I've ever heard live jam-band music sound. There are some breathtaking moments throughout this, particularly during its best cut, You Don't Love Me.

epic

Made me switch over to Bobby Bland.

Long and protracted. I've struggled with tour music (which I feel like this is). Groove for the sake of groove maybe doesn't animate me as much as it does many. That said, the last two tracks, are pretty amazing.

This was okay. Too many long solos for my liking

Great

Live album that felt like an hour long guitar solo! Good music, just not a great album. I'd rather listen to the studio recordings.

Bluesy! The Jam sessions were pretty neat, but I need a shorter song for my 1001 playlist, so I'll go "Done Somebody Wrong" For a live album, this one sounds amazing. ~ 3.2 Stars

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.

klang für mich irgendwie alles gleich :-/ 2-3 Sterne

Bin ja eigentlich kein Fan von Live-Alben, aber hier ist es ja fast gar nicht aufgefallen. Macht das Album und die Musik aber auch nicht unbedingt wertvoller. Technisch wirklich spitze, aber so lange Gitarrensoli und so geben mir nicht viel

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”

I can’t stand this jammy crap. Some parts were fine but I need to give out more 2s.

It was fine, but nothing particularly stood out! It was quite nice background music. I listened to a couple of their most played songs from other records, Midnight Rider and Ramblin' Man, as I wondered if I'd recognise them...but I didn't!

Bit long, but good.

Very jammy. I do enjoy listening, but it is not my favorite. I would say that I am accustomed to this music after tagging along with my husband and my friends to all the jam shows they go to. I appreciate the musicality and the talent of these musicians, but I want to sing my song and be done with it. LOL! I can understand why this is considered such a great album. Truly great musicians.

Fun jam session listen , probably nothing I go back to much and it didn’t blow me out of water but didn’t mind having it on

Not for me. But I do appreciate it.

This was a really good album.

Can't say I ever listened to this before and it rocks.

glorious, intense, swinging, driving music - great interplay

I do like the Allman Brothers, but to be honest the only album of theirs I really listen to regularly is Eat a Peach, which feels more magical than this one. Live albums can be difficult to pull off, but the Allmans style of music works well for the format. It is kind of amazing that they could just... keep going forever if they wanted to.

this album was an hour longer than it needed to be

I'm not always one for Southern-fried rock, but there's maybe nobody who did it better. "Whipping Post" is incendiary, and Duane is at the top of his game. A classic for sure.

A standard live album.

Only the Allmans could make a 20 minute jam feel no longer than 12

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

91/1089 - This sure is blues rock.

Live album.

Just a bunch of guys, playing guitar, having fun doing so. Some slick moves sometimes, but it also does get tiring.

Exceptional in all ways. Peak southern rock.

Solid jam, blues rock, not really my style, not really my song lenghts

Not usually a jam band fan but you what? This wasn't bad! Easy to just put on in the background while doing work. Still though, is it really one of the best 1000 albums of all time? 6/10

Can’t say I’m much of a blues fan. Pretty much every track sounds the same

Klingt nach alter Western Musik. Nicht meins auch viel zu alt gefühlt.

Very very masturbatory

One of the best

80 minute jam sesh

Beautiful music.

Kinda long at times which i wasn't really into but not as bad as i was expecting.

Good

Solid blues guitar, seems like a classic album. I like the live aspect of the album.

I loved this album! I think this is the first jam band album I've listened to in full. Their flow and ability to create beautiful music on the fly was incredible. I loved the moments where it was just the instruments, they spoke for themselves. I didn't even find myself missing the lyrics! I wish I could have seen this performance live.

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

truly not my vibe

Virtuoso-level wankery is still wankery.

I expected to enjoy this more. I've seen them live before and had a good time. This seems.... I don't know, it's just not hitting me like I expected it to. I enjoy them and generally love jambands, but this falls flat. I listened to it on the way to work and again at work. It felt like background noise, not something I was actively listening to and enjoying. I'll have to revisit it later and see if my opinion of it changes.

these guys can fuckin jam

Oh god another jam band live album. It's only good if it's a show you actually went to. 2/5

Obviously these guys are musical virtuosos and legends and all that, but this is a type of music I just have absolutely no fun listening to. And my rankings are primarily based on personal enjoyment.

chill vibes for sure, not really my thing probably my first jam record ive ever sat and listened to all the way thru. i can see how this is heralded as highly as it is but its fine

Good southern rock band from the 70’s. Greg Allman was the band. RIP.

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

Not bad, but nothing special.

This was a good mix of genres and just amazing instrument play. Sounds really inviting

gítarfikt. vel spilað og mikið grúv en ég hef lítinn áhuga.

Really good, easy to listen to in the car

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

This one feels like you almost had to be there. Like this would be vibes in person but the magic doesn't translate to the recording. Songs seemed to drag on a bit. Some really interesting instrumental bits though. And honestly all of You Don't Love Me was solid. Would like to do a closer listen to analyze more specific parts.

GOAT of live albums!

Made it three songs. Spare me southern rock - a jug band with electricity. No más!

sounds really good for a live album. Some songs are really good any I feel like showcase the band and their togetherness live. There are also lots of more unique stuff with interesting time signatures, rather than generic 70s rock, which there is a bit of. But I feel like some are just a guitar solo and then the rest of the band playing. The solos are impressive but the bits where its just a solo with nothing else are questionable. That one lick is pretty overused. Favourite songs: stormy Monday, you don't love me, hot 'Lanta, In memory of Elizabeth Reed. Overall around 7/10

Okay

hell yeah!! exactly what i expect from a live album!!!

A really kick ass live album with some excellent musicianship. Easy to listen to and yet has a fantastic complexity that keeps most of the songs very engaging. Wasn't as into Side 3, and the longer songs definitely overstay their welcome a bit, but an all around great southern rock listen. Top tracks: Statesboro Blues, Done Somebody Wrong, Stormy Monday

Yeah, nah man. I'm good. My favorite part of the Logan's experience has always been the food. Never the music, and I don't necessarily want to bring Logan's music outside of the establishment.

Bra jammy, bluesy, southern rock, blir bättre mot slutet stark 3

I like The Allman Brothers Band and I enjoy this album, but it's not that great. The first and last tracks are pretty darn good. "Done Somebody Wrong" and "Stormy Monday" are fine and inoffensive, but not mind blowing. "You Don't Love Me" ends up ultimately feeling pretty messy, even with the stellar instrumentation. The next track on the album, after a song that ends with ten-ish minutes of instrumental work, is a fucking instrumental. This did not need to be included. The album was long enough. Plenty long enough. Holy shit, you wouldn't believe what kind of song that comes after that instrumental. It ends up being around a half an hour of instrumental playing. Fuck that. Finally, after nearly an hour, we reach the last track. Oh, good. Something familiar. We love "Whipping Post". Not a terrible performance, but not worth an hour of waiting either. 3/5

Rating: 8/10 One of the better live albums on the list, incredible playing and production and some fantastic jams throughout.

The vibes were good and I normally hate live albums so happy days

Die Allman Brothers Band, eine US-amerikanische Gruppe, nahm dieses Live-Album 1971 im Fillmore East in New York auf. Das Album gilt als ein wichtiges Werk im Bereich des Southern Rock und kombiniert Blues, Rock und improvisierte Jam-Elemente. Die Aufnahmen entstanden während mehrerer Konzerte im März 1971 und zeigen die Band in ihrer ursprünglichen Besetzung, darunter Duane Allman und Dickey Betts an den Gitarren sowie Gregg Allman am Gesang und an der Orgel. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die Stücke Whipping Post, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed und Statesboro Blues, die die instrumentalen Fähigkeiten der Band eindrucksvoll darstellen. Das Album zeichnet sich durch lange Improvisationen und ein dynamisches Zusammenspiel aus, wodurch die Live-Atmosphäre gut eingefangen wird. Insgesamt zeigt At Fillmore East die Stärken der Band und ihren Einfluss auf die Entwicklung des Genres.

As far as blues-rock from the early 70s goes, this album is among the best. But by the time I finished listening to the songs lasting over 20 minutes, I was a little tired of blues rock.

The Allman Brothers Band. De naam doet me meteen denken aan die prachtige Alleman documentaire, over het Nederland en de Nederlander van weleer, van Bert Haanstra. Voor de eventuele liefhebber volledig te bekijken op YouTube. Tot zover de snobmodus. Dit album is blijkbaar verschillende keren uitgebracht. Oorspronkelijke lengte: 76 minuten. Lengte van de meest recente versie: 365 minuten, oftewel ruim 6 uur. Bizar. Ik vind deze versie van 76 minuten namelijk al vaak genoeg een beetje verzanden in eindeloos gemeander. Minuten lang elke 20 seconden één snaar aanslaan en dan als gitarist zelf keihard genieten van hoe ongelofelijk heerlijk je die snaar steeds maar weer aan het buigen bent. Eigenlijk is het ook wel weer prachtig. Als dit tijdens een lokaal bierfestivalletje op een zonnige dag op de mat wordt gelegd mag je zeker niet klagen. Dit tikt toch wel net een iets hoger niveau aan dan de harmonie van Oisterwijk om maar iets te noemen. Misschien moet ik er dan nu ook maar niet teveel over klagen. Ik sta zelden te springen om nummers van 13, 19 en 23 minuten, maar ik leg me er maar bij neer. Ik heb slechtere muziek gehoord in deze lijst. Drie sterren.

This is regarded as one of the best live albums ever. There are several Allman Brothers songs that I like, but none are on this album. I’m glad I had an opportunity to hear it, these guys like to jam.

This may well be "one of the best live rock albums in history", since I don't like any other live rock albums, either, but I sure don't like this one, too. Very southern guitary rock. I have heard of the Allman Brothers (Band?) before, so I know they're popular, but I have never heard their music before and I am now mentally sorting it along with ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, and other Zzz-inducing artists. Relative Highlight: 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed'

Guitar solos over mediocre melodies are nice for the first thirty seconds or so but an hour of them kind of gets boring.

Forgettable blues (though the last - 20-minute! - song is actually quite good, or at least the first - 16ish minutes - part of it).

Blusey. I like stormy monday. Jk rest of ur sucks. 10 minute guitar solos

Listened to this while cleaning. I enjoyed it.

Quite the jam album. Didn't really hold my interest.

One of the greatest live albums of all time.

Objectively good but not my style. Probably wouldn’t put this on again.

Good blues to play at Road bar

Just could never get into it

I've got the opposite problem to some. I wish this was more 'self indulgent' and they did more of the jazzy noodly stuff. When they play that bog standard blues rock stuff I have the same feeling I always do. I'm sat there thinking to myself wondering why aren't I just listening to Howlin' Wolf rather than this tribute act.

Not for me. 1/5

I think this album is at its best when the band stretches out and moves away from straight blues. Elizabeth Reed is the highlight. The band’s chemistry is remarkable, for sure, and it’s a shame that the dual lead guitar pairing would be cut short.

Rock sureño en directo.

pretty good listen. they’re so clearly amazing musicians and i love the blues they’re rocking out to. the drums are just insane on this record too.

Nice jazzy, bluesy classic sound.

88% Best: Stormy Monday; You Don’t Love Me; In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed; Whipping Post Must-Hear? Sure

It was good

i’m quaking in my boots because why does 7 songs last ONE HOUR AND EIGHTEEN MINUTES - my goldfish attention span simply cannot handle this insanity. right off the bat the guitar intro is really great and i love a boop doop bassline always. very bluesy. i forgot i was listening to it and snapped into an alternate cowboy timeline when i finally came back into consciousness. technically good but i am too sleepy to appreciate this.

I like electric guitar sounds

😴 can songs be less than 20 minutes please?

I felt like the "Get on with it" scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

As my friend Lou once said, “too jammy man” zzzzzz

Cutting grass, smokin' grass, BBQin,' All ages backyard Summer party ~ this album fits so many categories, and also provides an unearned nostalgia (I.E. I wasn't born yet, but feel like I experienced this concert... confusing, I know)!

Would have been an easy 4 if not a live album. Even then, one of the better live albums

Liked it a lot. In memory of Elizabeth reed is a banger

Great to just throw on for a blues rock vibe, The Jamming enhances it even more

They're great guitar players, nice groove for background music.

Really liked this album. Excellent instrumental work!

Aw yeah I knew this one! It's the famous album by "who gives a shit"..

BROOOO THEY HAVE A BLACK DUDE IN THE BAND?!?! AND ON THE COVER?!?! IN 1971?!!!! BIG PROPS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Also really mellow, I’d listen to this in the car for a long ride :)

Statesboro Blues Hot 'Lanta

“Eat A Peach” and “Brothers And Sisters” are my favorite Allman Brothers Band albums. This is an incredible live performance though showcasing this bands musicianship.

I lived in Macon for awhile, and these guys are worshipped there. This is too jam-band for my liking. I like a few of their songs, Whipping Post being my favorite. That's a badass song. I don't like the extended jam live version though. I'm about 30 minutes from Statesboro, so I can relate to Statesboro Blues. Other than that, I recognize their talent, but I don't worship these guys. This gets a 3.

I don't think of myself as a fan of jam bands, but I couldn't help but be impressed with the awesome skillz on display here. It's like if jazz was southern blues rock.

I was about 17 years old when I first listened to this album. Oddly enough I was heading to Statesboro GA with a friend to visit his older brother who went to University down there. His brother actually worked at a college radio station and he let us pick out most of the music that was played throughout his nightshift. It was a cool experience for a 17 year old. So every time I think of this album it makes me recall the trip. It was also the first time I had ever eaten at a Waffle House. Allman Brothers do what they do well and this album is a testament to that. Good musicians that just happen to be southern.

Technically impressive, but tedious

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

I loved the guitar and honestly better than I expected vocally too!

Someone said ”live recording so good you can’t tell it’s live” but oh I can. Also, is this such a pivotal album that it is necessary to be on 1001 albums?

classic blues rock, performed live. standard foundations, and all the band members seem to have a great time riffing on each other and performing their own solos. plenty of the typical blues swing, as well as some quiet sadder tracks too. it's a pretty worthy addition to the blues rock repertoire... i found myself liking the slower and abstract tracks a whole lot more.

Pretty excellent live recording. Not really my favorite sub genre but worth a spin every now and then. Funny to think about this thing kicking around in my car on a homemade cassette tape back in the day. Kind of a staple of the hippie-ish set, since Phish hadn't really come on the scene yet.

A live album that feels its length at certain instances, but is undisputedly a masterful live performance by one of the best jam bands of all time. Not everybody's flavor, obviously, but you can just feel how tight these guys are with one another on stage. Pretty awesome. "Whipping Post" is an all-time classic, but "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is probably my favorite. Lots of dynamic changes happening all over that song, keeps it feeling pretty fresh.

Similar to my prior laments of the repetitiveness of the 12-bar blue and its requirement to be absolutely the best in its class to really stick with me (hello, Elmore James), I will say much of the same of this album. Deary me, this DRAGGED ON. A 19 MINUTE track? Really? Good mixing, however. I just don't need this in my life except when I'm making my way through a bottle of dark spirits, which I never do (yucky). Oh, and then there's a 13-minute track which is... better? Don't worry though, you get a nice 23 minute off-road journey to close off the record. I just don't think many people want to listen to a guitar... doing things for this long.

i really struggled between a 4 and a 5 but it’s hard to enjoy any song that i know won’t resolve itself for another 12 minuets. overall did really enjoy the album, ive said most of what i want to say in person haha

I'm not against the concept of the jam, but I think this album is just too long. A lot of live albums are mixed pretty poorly thanks to them being live but this one is mixed pretty well. It just kinda makes me wish I was listening to the doors though. Alright background music for doing something else.

Not terrible, but boring and a little long.

Cool live

This was a very long listen. The music itself wasn’t that bad tbh but the mix of 20 minutes songs, it being a live album and 10 minute long guitar solo this was shit. Now I’ll give it too them fusing blues, jazz and rock together but ppl have done it x10 better over the years. Just a very boring listen and had to split it up thru out the day and still barely got thru. For me it’s a 2.7/10 1.3/5

I sort of feel about this like the announcer does. "ok... the Allman Bros Band"

Very good album! Great jam band!

Superb Blues Rock

Not a bad album. Some of the jams tend to drag a little too long though. For example, if they would have cut out the slow section of “Whipping Post”, it would have been awesome instead of just good. My favorite track is “In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed”. That jam was tight and sent shivers down my spine.

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

Lots of life in it. The guitar reminds me of Led Zeppelin. These songs are loooooong. This guitarist is awsome though. The musics quite chill, felt like I was on holiday in some of the songs (was also sunny for once so that may have contributed).

Not my thing

Fine. Skilled noodlings.

Eh. They can really make those guitars sing, but the tune is mediocre. That sounded more profound in my head.

I won’t argue against this being some pretty basic blues rock, but sometimes I get an appetite for some good electric guitar solos, and this has some good electric guitar solos. However, there were a LOT of them, and for every instance of really good playing, there seemed to be a 1:1 of lackluster noodling. This can become tiresome when they jam for 20 minutes. I’m not mad at all that I listened. This must have been a very fun series of concerts to go to. All in all, I think it evens out to a solid 3.

Interesting and trippy in some areas. Dull and bland in most others.

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.

I didn't enjoy this album at all. Too much guitar, too repetitive.

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

This is the 55th album I’m rating. I’ve heard one song by the Allman Brothers Band but I can’t remember which one it was. Adding to my Playlist - Statesboro Blues and Done Somebody Wrong. Not Adding to my Playlist - Stormy Monday, You Don’t Love Me, Hot ‘Lanta, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, and Whipping Post. All in all I liked 2/7 songs. Live double albums are almost always terrible. Who needs a 22 minute song?

Yeah... well... I'm not much of a jam band kind of person. Especially the kind with a jazzy organ. That 23 minute jam to end the album is 23 minutes I will never get back.

Very strong live album that is commonly recognized as one of the best of all time.

Good fun

Listened: 06/03/2025 Album no: 31 % rating: 42% Fave song: Listened to a few tracks but not for me. Also low key this list should be studio albums only imho.

just a really enjoyable live album with some awesome soloing and a good background listen.

OK, so it’s an iconic live album recorded at the most popular NYC venue of the time by a Southern rock band on the rise. At Filmore East is good, much better if you’re actually there live (and stoned.) Great start, strong finish. We had this one on vinyl at 4Ex but it didn’t get much play because all the songs after Statesboro and before Elizabeth Reed just run too long, and there’s no easy way to skip songs or flip sides. Even Whipping Post runs too long. Oh make no mistake, there’s some jammin’ going on and some incredible guitar work - but the album doesn’t hold up well. It’s LIVE, so The Allman Bros back doored onto the 1001 List. Comes in at (2.85*s) Did someone say DRUM SOLO?

Not bad as far as live albums go but runs long, just seven tracks took up four whole vinyl sides upon release. I enjoyed it as background jam but wow they do mean extended play. Solidifies The Allman Brothers Band as a true jam band living up to the performing arts. How many dudes are in this band anyway? 2.25.

This all-man (1 brotha) band is a great bluesy jammer. Songs certainly run long but throw this on any time for background and you won't hate it. Again, it's a live one so I have some list qualms but it is one of the better thus far. The band members all must have blisters the size of boulders on their fingers. 2.1 stars.

Wasn't expecting much from another long live album. Was actually pretty pleased with what I got. 20-minute songs aren't the norm but I'm usually on board to give them a listen. You get to hear some of the inter-band interaction and how personnel play off of each other. There are plenty of much worse examples of this than what we got on this Allman Brothers album. While there are some sections that are just noodling around there are also some pretty tight segments mixed into the jams that I enjoyed. Long jams aren't everybody's cup of tea but I've always kinda enjoyed them. 2.49 stars

8/10 Favorite Tracks: *You Don't Love Me*, Whipping Post, In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed Least Favorite: Statesboro Blues, Stormy Monday

There was a point in my life where I might have dug this more. Certainly it's a top-tier classic of '70s blues-rock. I'm not sure what "southern rock" is supposed to be, but if I didn't know any better I'd say this was a high-quality blues cover band (the entire first LP is blues covers)... although most blues bands might not try as hard as these guys do on tracks like "You Don't Love Me". On the 2nd LP it's their own compositions, with "Hot 'Lanta" being essentially a jazz tune done by rockers. There's a head, solos, repeat the head at the end. I don't think I ever heard that one before and it's probably my favorite track listening today. Dickey Betts' track "..Elizabeth Reed" sounds like Santana without congas. Santana really grinds my nads, so NO THANKS. On the last track, which takes up all of side D, the 23 minute "Whipping Post" goes bonkers on the 5 minute studio version with guitar wanking galore. Having listened to plenty of Grateful Dead jams from this same era, in comparison this tracks just feels static and tame after all this time, despite the Allmans' mastery of their form. The more concise "Brothers and Sisters" might be a better introduction to the Allman Brothers. In 2025, twenty-minute songs that are mostly bluesy guitar, harmonica and keyboard solos don't resonate like they did in the early 70s. Let us all mourn the waning attention span of today's youth. Still, as '70s guitar-wanking goes, this is one of the wankiest!

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

70er Southern Blues Guitar Rock - Lve, mit Solos

Solid blue grass and rock

Muchos riffs de guitarra.Me ha gustado pero no es un álbum que escucharía mucho

On a technical level this is very good but I'm just not that into the jam band stuff. Feels like a "you had to be there" sort of thing. Favorite track: Done Somebody Wrong

Jesus Christ, this and Grateful Dead in one week? At least I made it all the way through this one. 2.5

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!!