With the passing of Dickey on 4/18/24 gave me time to reflect. I bought this album (CD) as a bit of nostalgia and was not disappointed. From the excellent liner notes to the outstanding quality of the recording plus the Ludlow garage recording which were new to this life long ABB fan, I was floored. What a treasure the Allman Brothers Band was..... and a huge part of the soundtrack of my life. The recording is excellent and very, very enjoyable. Even if you have the original version of Idlewildsouth this Anniversary version is well worth owning. Duane, Gregg, Dickey, Butch, Barry and Jaimoe thanks from the bottom of my heart.
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The Allman Brothers' second album, Idlewild South has been remastered from its original tapes. This mixture of chunky grooves and sophisticated textures showcases both Gregg Allman's and Dickey Betts' skills as songwriters. This classic album includes the hit "Midnight Rider."
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.83 x 4.96 x 0.39 inches; 3.1 ounces
- Manufacturer : Universal Music Group
- Original Release Date : 2015
- Date First Available : October 7, 2015
- Label : Universal Music Group
- ASIN : B0157FDW52
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #309,052 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #129,038 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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Album is amazing. The fine folks who shipped this should've thought twice about shipping it in a bubble mailer.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024CD arrived 20th May 2024... Can not get enough of this band.
plan on ordering more of their albums.
Jerrald h
- Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2015I am so glad that this album has finally gotten the remastering it so well deserves. This is one of the two best remastering jobs that I've heard in recent history (the other being the Jack Bruce "Sunshine of Your Love" 2-CD collection).
The sonics on this Allman Brothers CD shows how good they really were at this time in their careers. I am not exaggerating in saying that listening to this CD is akin to listening to the master tape itself. Gregg's voice is the best it has ever sounded at this time and it truly shows. Each and every instrument is heard as accurately as I've ever heard them. Of course, the thing I, like most folks looking at purchasing this CD was looking forward to was Duane Allman's guitar playing. Well, I can tell you that you absolutely won't be disappointed one little bit. This CD, remastered as well as it is, shows off Duane's masterful guitar playing like you've dreamed of. You hear every string pluck and every melodic riff in all their glory, from this guitar player extraordinaire, who was taken from this earth far too soon.
Lastly, while it doesn't matter much to me, this is a truly stripped down remaster/reissue CD, for those of you who are looking for extras. There are no extras of any kind here and the packaging could not be more basic.
However, that being said, if you're seeking a killer remastering of this fine album, at an absolutely ridiculously low price, then this CD is definitely for you. If so, buy this CD NOW!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018Finally got around to purchasing this wonderful classic. Every song is a winner: the gospel-tinged Revival, the bluesy Don't Keep Me Wonderin' (harmonica-based), a cover of Hoochie Coochie Man with Berry Oakley on vocals, and the Dickey Betts jazzy masterpiece In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed. Please Call Home and Leave My Blues At Home are wonderful also, but are not as well known.
A couple of points to note. The Allman Brothers were labeled Southern Rock and when hearing the songs separately (on the radio for instance) it's fairly easy to agree; however, after listening to this album in it's entirety, what Greg Allman said in an interview many years ago certainly rings true - the Allman Brothers were a blues band, or at least the first incarnation of the band was. One other point I'd like to make is that Duane Allman was a team player and this album reflects that. I don't think he was ever worried about who plays guitar better. In fact, the entire band were a team that was hard to beat when it came to rockin' the blues.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024The 2nd album is another winner. 2 thumbs up.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2013This early Allman Brothers album created a solid foundation for the band. Duane was still alive when this album was recorded. It is my personal opinion that all contemporary blues fans came to that art form through one of three classic rock bands; The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and/or the Allman Brothers. I know that flies in the face of popular mythology but I stand with conviction.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024great band
- Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023great cd.
Top reviews from other countries
- DunzoReviewed in Canada on November 9, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
I had some of the live versions of these songs (eg. Filmore East) and it's great to hear the studio versions. This is a solid Allman Brothers album, one of their best. If you only have their later stuff, make sure you add this to your catalogue.
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jacksonReviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars Produto reembalado
Disco veio com marcas de uso, dentre essas marcas um risco profundo. Produto reembalado!
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Patric B.Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Gelungenes Album
Die Stücke sind abwechslungsreich, das Album in sich geschlossen. Die Allman Brothers zeigen die ganze Bandbreite ihres Könnens - musikalisch wie kompositorisch. Spätere Alben versuchen immer wieder, das zu kopieren - nach meinem Geschmack ohne Erfolg. Dass das Album nur runde 30 Minuten lang ist, stört nicht wirklich. Markenzeichen der Band ist neben zwei Leadgitarren der Einsatz von zwei Schlagzeugen plus Percussion! Der Sound klingt interessant, kann aber auch schnell auf die Nerven gehen, wie das endlose Gerolle auf dem legendären Live-Album "...at Filmore East" zeigt. Wer nur ein Album der Allman Brothers möchte, wird hier gut bedient. Es gibt sehr schön das Feeling Ende der 60er/Anfang der 70er wieder. Der Klang ist für die Zeit der Aufnahme ok.
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BLACK-METALReviewed in Mexico on October 3, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Súper disco de 180 grm
Uno de los mejores discos mixup mexico vale miércoles no saben vender les falta mucho en vinilos y muy caro
- Henry WilsonReviewed in Japan on December 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great music
Nice album!