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![Firefall [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0668/0668575_sa.jpg)
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
While working at a Peaches Records & Tapes store in Ft. Lauderdale, FL when this debuted, I was floored when I heard this in-store. I was already a huge fan of The Eagles, Poco and Stephen Stills-Manassas music and here was this same vein but with a new voice. It was fantastic and still is today. I was already familiar with their root bands (Spirit, The Byrds, etc.) but this was so fresh and polished. Sure, it had some popular hit songs, (You are the Woman, Livin' Ain't Livin' and Cinderella) but the entire album is great. "Mexico" is fantastic and their cover of Chris Hillman's "It Doesn't Matter", previously done by Stills' Manssas band is even better than the original. This is certainly one of the best "debut" albums by a new artist that I enjoyed during my 15-year music business career. Great lyrics, tight musicianship, and an upbeat sound make it a MUST for anyone serious about 70's musical heritage! P.S.-I saw the band in 2006 and with only Jock Bartley as an original member and they were absolutely phenomenal and so true to the original sound! Check them out.
What's great about it: Simply great country-rock music!
What's not so great: That I can't go back in time to see them live in 1976!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Desperado [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0412/0412734_sa.jpg)
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5
Metamorphosis for the Eagles
on February 10, 2011
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
This second album for the Eagles probably remains the least listened to but contains two great hits in "Desperado" and "Tequila Sunrise". "Desperado", sung by Don Henley with piano added by Glenn Frey became a favorite among fans, concert-goers, and radio, despite never being released as a single. Try the song, "Saturday Night", a great song featuring all of their incredible vocal talents with a sound not unlike Crosby, Stills & Nash, at the time. This four-man group, Frey, Henley, Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon were all incredible talents alone but were a yet-to-be supergroup. This album bridged their country/bluegrass/folk-rock beginnings to their soon-to-be trademark country-rock sound that led to mega-stardom. Their next album, On the Border, would begin to shed the bluegrass/country leanings of Bernie Leadon to the more rock/pop sound they would make famous.
What's great about it: It's their second album, loved the first one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Toulouse Street [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8805/8805983_sa.jpg)
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5
This one started it all!
on February 3, 2011
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
Many listeners and followers of the Doobie Brothers mistakenly thought this was their first album as it produced the first hits played on the radio. But it was their second album, with the first receiving little fanfare and less airplay. The album released during the summer of '72 and "Listen to the Music" was an immediate hit with the twin guitars, twin drums and duo vocals of founder Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons leading the way. "Jesus is just Alright" followed in 1973 and was just as successful. "Rockin' down the Highway" and "Disciple" are both typical great Doobie rockers....I also loved the title track, "Toulouse Street", an airy, darker, slower acoustic beginning that turns into a great song. Other songs tend to show other sides of the Doobies heard on future albums. Overall, a great album anyone has to have in their ROCK collection!
What's great about it: Good California rock 'n roll
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Captain and Me [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0539/0539484_sa.jpg)
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
Released in 1973 (possibly the best year ever for rock & roll music!), this album features hits like "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "Without You", all Doobie Classics but there is not a weak song on this entire album....Other rockers include "Natural Thing", "Evil Woman" and the title track "The Captain and Me". But, like no other, The Doobies can also slow it down and make impressive ballads with incredible musicianship and insightful lyrics with songs like "South City Midnight Lady" and "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman", two of their best songs ever. "South City Midnight Lady" also featured incredible pedal steel guitar work from Steely Dan's Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who later joined the Doobie Brothers. Little Feat's Billy Payne is also playing on this album. This was the apex of the Tom Johnston led Doobie Brothers before his health declined due to typical rock & roll partying. Patrick Simmons, the 2nd guitar to Tom Johnson, was an unheralded superstar in his own right in both guitar work, songwriting and vocals. Although considered hard-rockers, this album showed the many true sides of the Doobie Brothers and their incredible mix of country, r&b, jazz, bluegrass and road-house boogie that shot them to the top of rock & roll history during the 70's.
What's great about it: Kick-azz Doobie Brothers Sound
What's not so great: It wasn't a double album, so we could enjoy more!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Brothers and Sisters [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3260/3260848_sa.jpg)
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
This is the first studio album after the loss of both Duane and Berry. A tough time for many bands but the ABB kept on chuggin. The addition of Chuck Leavell took them in a slightly different but interesting direction as evidenced by "Jessica", "Rambling Man" and "Wasted Words" where his piano playing was a nice addition. Dicky Betts took over somewhat here as well in his usual funky country-rock ways. Lamar Williams did a great job providing an excellent bass sound in place of Berry Oakley (album is dedicated to Berry) but no one could really ever replace either Berry or Duane. And yes, Gregg Allman shows up with his distinctive soulful crooning on "Come & Go Blues", an ABB song without a doubt with more Chuck on piano! Overall, one of the best ABB albums made after the passing of Duane & Berry. I also hold the distinction of owning this album autographed by Dicky but more importantly by "Jessica Leigh Betts" for whom "Jessica" was written for. She wrote her name in crayon at a young age when I met them in Detroit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![No More Mr. Lucky [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4236/4236623_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Just great music man, what else can you say?
on November 5, 2009
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
Randall Bramblett is not the guitarist Eric Clapton is. Nor is he a storyteller like Harry Chapin. He doesn't play horns like Grover Washington or David Sanborn and he isn't as great a keyboardist as Keith Emerson or Rick Wakeman. But like all of the hall-of-famers mentioned above, he is just as talented in all of these areas including his ability to belt out a song just as explosive as the best. He's part rock & roll, part jazz, throw in r&b with a good dose of funk and you have the recipe for Randall Bramblett music. This album features one of his best compositions ever, "Get In, Get Out", a hard driving jazz-funked number that could rock a house or find itself on a progressive jazz station playlist. The first song, "God Was In The Water" is a powerful story that exudes airyness with religous overtones. "Peace In Here" is a catchy story about getting away from it all; probably something every musician or celebrity could relate to. "Vauge Child" is another example of songwriting that describes Randall's inner self. He is backed by his long-time sidekick, Davis Causey, a great guitarist that can rock like any southern guitarist or amaze with his jazz-guitarist style. They have been together since 1976 or so and if you get a chance to see them live, DO SO!
What's great about it: It's typical Randall Bamblett funk & roll !!!
What's not so great: He hasn't been recognized for being the great singer/songwriter he is !!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Captain and Me [LP] - VINYL](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1759/17594042_sa.jpg)
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5
The Best Doobie Album of ALL
on November 5, 2009
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
Released in 1973 (possibly the best year ever for rock & roll music!), this album features hits like "Long Train Running", "China Grove" and "Without You", all Doobie Classics but there is not a weak song on this entire album....Other rockers include "Natural Thing", "Evil Woman" and the title track "The Captain and Me". But, like no other, The Doobies can also slow it down and make impressive ballads with incredible musicianship and insightful lyrics with songs like "South City Midnight Lady" and "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman", two of their best songs ever. "South City Midnight Lady" also featured incredible pedal steel guitar work from Steely Dan's Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who later joined the Doobie Brothers. Little Feat's Billy Payne is also playing on this album. This was the apex of the Tom Johnston led Doobie Brothers before his health declined due to typical rock & roll partying. Patrick Simmons, the 2nd guitar to Tom Johnson, was an unheralded superstar in his own right in both guitar work, songwriting and vocals. Although considered hard-rockers, this album showed the many true sides of the Doobie Brothers and their incredible mix of country, r&b, jazz, bluegrass and road-house boogie that shot them to the top of rock & roll history during the 70's.
What's great about it: Pure Doobie Rock 'n Roll
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Enlightened Rogues [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3260/3260884_sa.jpg)
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3
Last of the Seventies ABB
on October 20, 2008
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
This was the last studio album for the Allman Brothers Band (ABB) from the 70's which had been so kind to the band (and fans alike)...Pegasus gives us the classic ABB jam song...Just Ain't Easy is good Greg Allman solo material (if you liked "Laid Back", his classic solo debut), Blind Love is good Top 40 ABB sound, incidentally co-written by Dicky Betts with actor Don Johnson (of Miami Vice/Nash Bridges fame!) and Need Your Love So Bad is classic ABB blues rock...
For the price, this is exceptional value...but the album shows the weakness caused by the loss of Duane and Berry as well as the recent departures of Chuck Leavell and Lamar Williams (bass) for the jazz-rock band, Sea Level!
What's great about it: Still shows flashes of brilliance of the band
What's not so great: the beginning of the end...sadly
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Eye in the Sky [Collectables] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1415/14157128_sa.jpg)
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4
A COMPILATION-BEST OF CATEGORY
on October 15, 2008
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
A great collection of great Alan Parsons songs but it is not the Alan Parsons album actually entitled "Eye in the Sky" so it is confusing to the beginner or casual fan...this has four songs from that album (Eye in the Sky, Mammagamma, Psychobabble and Sirius) but includes hits from prior Parsons albums. SO WHY CALL IT "EYE IN THE SKY"...SO CONFUSING AND UNNECESSARY !!!
What's great about it: GREAT SONGS BUT....
What's not so great: THis is not the actual album titled "Eye in the Sky" !!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Who's Next [Bonus Tracks] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2659/2659279_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Top Ten Rock n' Roll ALLTIME
on October 15, 2008
Posted by: mikeingeorgia
from MACON, GA (HOME OF THE ABB)
Without a doubt, this is The Who's masterpiece album from a long, storied Hall of Fame career...from an era of rock-n-roll never duplicated before or since (1970-1979)...this is an album (collection of songs, not vinyl !!!) that really sounds great loud riding in a convertible traveling up and down the beach, or cruising down the interstate...great drums, lyrics, vocals of course and some of the best synthesizer sounds ever produced...IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT WHAT "THE WHO" ALBUM TO BUY FOR BEGINNERS OR RETURNING FAN, THIS IS IT !!! IT MAKES MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF ALL-TIME JOINING AMONG OTHERS...FILLMORE EAST BY THE ABB...THE CAPTAIN & ME BY THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, CAN'T BUY A THRILL-STEELY DAN....ETC.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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