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ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND ~ FINAL CONCERT 10-28-14 PEACH 810347013485 (Barcode: 810347013485) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2014 Released: 2024 This is an archival live album by the iconic American Rock / Blues-Rock band The Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist, recorded on October 28, 2014 at the Beacon Theatre. NYC. It was the final concert of the ABB, closing a forty-five years long period of activity. It presents a lineup of the group, which included three founding members: vocalist / keyboardist Gregg AllmanFind albums by this artist and drummers Jai Johanny JohansonFind albums by this artist (a.k.a. JaimoeFind albums by this artist) and Butch TrucksFind albums by this artist, with four newer members: lead guitarists Warren HaynesFind albums by this artist and Derek TrucksFind albums by this artist, bassist Oteil BurbridgeFind albums by this artist and percussionist Marc QuinonesFind albums by this artist. Both Gregg Allman and Butch Tracks died in 2017, which leaves Jaimoe as the last living founding member. The 3CD album presents the three sets the band played during this concert, a total of twenty-nine tracks, which cover mostly the music the band performed on their first five albums and a final track, which was attribute to Muddy WatersFind albums by this artist, lasting well over three hours in total. The performances are all exceptional, probably highly inspired by the emotional circumstances of the farewell concert. The band sounds perfectly together and their material is absolutely classic, untouched by passing time. ABB were an exceptional phenomenon on the US scene, impersonating probably better than any other musical unit, everything that was great about American Blues-Rock: the deep bond with Blues and the personal creativity of Rock improvisation, which dominated their act. I can hardly imagine a more proper “last word” than this iconic concert, which perfectly reflects everything the ABB stood for. I never stopped being a die-hard fan of the band, and that is not going to change. Overall, this is another extraordinary document of an exceptional band, and the times, when Rock was King and Gods were smiling at the gifted musicians, who produced timeless anthems, such as this. Rock improvisation, which is the name of the game here, never sounded better and is still light-years ahead of anything played today.

Updated: 13/07/2025Posted: 13/07/2025

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ROGER GLOVER ~ SNAPSHOT+ EAR MUSIC 4029759170105 (Barcode: 4029759170105) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 2001 - 2002 Released: 2021 This is a reissue of the fourth solo album by the veteran Deep PurpleFind albums by this artist bassist Roger GloverFind albums by this artist, called “SnapshotFind albums with this title”, originally released in 2002. The album was recorded with American vocalist / multi-instrumentalist / songwriter Randall BramblettFind albums by this artist, guitarist Warren HaynesFind albums by this artist and about a dozen other contributors. The album presented fourteen original songs, most written by Glover and a few by Bramblett. This reissue adds five demo recordings recorded some years before the album was recorded and a much improved design and packaging. Musically the album is pure Classic Rock, with strong American influences (Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist and others) and far removed from the Deep Purple heavy sound. The songs are all very melodic and present Glover as a seasoned songwriter. Several guitarists contribute excellent guitar solos, which are the main instrumental contribution on this album, on top of keyboards background, solid rhythm section and a few brass section parts on selected songs. Overall, the album a great collection of excellent Rock songs, superbly executed and full of grace and elegance. The music is definitely retro oriented and sounds more like something recorded back in the 1960s rather than four decades later, which of course is all for the best. For Classic Rock lovers this is a real treat!

Updated: 06/04/2022Posted: 06/04/2022

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WARREN HAYNES BAND ~ LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATRE PROVOGUE 7383 (Barcode: 8712725738329) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2011 Released: 2012 US guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Warren HaynesFind albums by this artist needs no introduction and any Blues-Rock fan around the world is surely familiar with his work with The Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist, Gov`t MuleFind albums by this artist or his solo recordings. He is regarded as one of the best Blues-Rock guitarist out there and his versatility and talent precede him. This superb live recording of his band brigs everything he has to offer in one neat package with four hours of material on two CDs and a DVD, which should keep every Blues-Rock fan more than happy. The six-piece band and guest musicians go through two sets of songs, mostly written by Haynes, with just a few borrowed treasures. This is music straight from the heart and one should take it as it is, without looking for things that aren´t there. Haynes and his guitar are trademarks of contemporary US Blues-Rock and they kick bottoms. Warmly recommended!

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