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There has never been a better showcase for improvisational rock than this 1971 concert recording, and few (if any) live rock albums are in its rank. With only two studio albums (and plenty of touring) under their belt, the Georgia sextet tore into the Fillmore East with road-tested buoyancy. Titanic guitarist Duane Allman was at the peak of his powers, pushing his foil, Dickey Betts, to unsurpassed peaks. Vocalist-keyboardist Gregg Allman would have been a star in any other setting; here he's merely one more component in a brilliant ensemble. Duane Allman died shortly after At Fillmore East shipped, and the Brothers haven't scaled such heights since. But, then, neither has anyone else. --Steven Stolder
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It was the fashion in the `70's to issue a live album and the Allman Brothers Band was no exception. However, the quality of some of these was extremely questionable and a significant amount did not do any justice to the artist. This was most certainly not the case with this album.
The sensational Allman Brothers Band - Live at the Fillmore album blasted onto the streets as their third album in the summer of 1971. It was and remains a sublime live performance highlighting the individual and collective quality of these fine musicians. One of my all time favourite tracks is "In the Memory of Elizabeth Reed", 13 minutes of sheer rock genius that builds to an astounding climax, fronted by Dickey Betts's wonderful guitar.
The distinctive sound of the Allman's, whether it is Greg Allman's superb organ, the amazing procession section or the unique guitar sound of Dickie Betts and of course the late and great Duane Allman is a joy to hear throughout the album. It is impossible to single out any weak tracks, there simply are none, the sheer power of the band coming over in every track.
The Allman's were really at their peak at the time of this album - bear in mind that by the time this album was released, Duane Allman had already played beside Eric Clapton on Layla and with Laura Nyro on her Christmas & the Beads of Sweat album.
One of, if not the greatest US rock band of their time, this album is truly magnificent and a must for any collection.
The sensational Allman Brothers Band - Live at the Fillmore album blasted onto the streets as their third album in the summer of 1971. It was and remains a sublime live performance highlighting the individual and collective quality of these fine musicians. One of my all time favourite tracks is "In the Memory of Elizabeth Reed", 13 minutes of sheer rock genius that builds to an astounding climax, fronted by Dickey Betts's wonderful guitar.
The distinctive sound of the Allman's, whether it is Greg Allman's superb organ, the amazing procession section or the unique guitar sound of Dickie Betts and of course the late and great Duane Allman is a joy to hear throughout the album. It is impossible to single out any weak tracks, there simply are none, the sheer power of the band coming over in every track.
The Allman's were really at their peak at the time of this album - bear in mind that by the time this album was released, Duane Allman had already played beside Eric Clapton on Layla and with Laura Nyro on her Christmas & the Beads of Sweat album.
One of, if not the greatest US rock band of their time, this album is truly magnificent and a must for any collection.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There's so much music to choose from, but this one is a definite must. It is one of the best albums in my collection, and it is not just 12-bar blues and long guitar solos. This was *a band* - they were all good musicians and the music is great.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Actually this album is more than the pinnacle of southern rock - it could well be the finest album I've ever heard. The Allman Brothers' guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts were two of the finest players ever, and the twin drummers Jamoe and Butch Trucks, amazing bassist Berry Oakley and hugely underrated voice and keyboards of Greg Allman made this band untouchable then and now. I appreciate this is a lot of hyperbole to deal with, but just listen and you will not be disappointed. I play this music often and am still completely in love with it. I'll bet you will be too.
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live
i am not crazy about live albums,so not to sure what to expect i need not have worried this is a very fine album. Read more
Published 23 days ago by frank perriam
all man brothers live at the fillmore east
a brilliant album with the band at the top of their game if you like long tracks and live jamming and long guitar solos this is one for you
Published 5 months ago by Mr. I. SMITH
One of the greaetest live recordings................
I love this album, all the tracks are great, but the one track that I return to time and again, is the one I heard at the time of it's release on a fading medium wave signal in the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. J. Ellis
Top stuff
I listened to this recently after loving it in the 70s and
it was still as good. Best track-In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
which starts as a loose jazz/blues jam which ebbs... Read more
it was still as good. Best track-In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
which starts as a loose jazz/blues jam which ebbs... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Miss S. P. Wells
The best ever "live" album in the rock history!
This is the second time I have ordered this item. You will ask me: "Why"? Well, because that's "the best ever "live" album recorded in the rock history"! Read more
Published 24 months ago by Foxy
Greatest Blues Rock Recording of All Time
Quite Simply the best Blues Rock Record of all time. This recording showcases the original lineup of the Allman Brothers at their absolute peak. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Mr. C. J. Bradshaw
Superb live document of guitar greatness.
Duane Allman towered over many of the other great guitarists of the 70's with his lyrical, jazzy sustain & slide. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Alister King
MAGNIFICENT LIVE RECORDING
What With all those indulgent nerds running around in the early 70's basking in their own indulgent ego's this band were actually really great. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by E. Kelly
They don't do it like this anymore!
Thet really don't. This is a timeless classic. I first heard this album at my local youth club, played in a empty badminton hall on a crude record player. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Paddy A'Broad
Discovered
This is a must for those who want to catch up on missed oppotunities years ago and for those to young to have been there . Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by David Harris
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