Enlightened Rogues

The Allman Brothers Band - "Enlightened Rogues" (1979) - Capricorn Records

Hello Friends,

Listening to the one Allman Brothers Band album in our collection tonight.

A staple of 70's FM rock, we probably should have more than this one record, obviously, but we never really got around to it I guess.

That being said, this probably isn't the one Allman Brothers record you want in your collection.  Its alright.  Nothing really jumps out at you.  The southern rock roots are definitely there, but it teeter-totters a little too close to a polished "jam band" sound.

The lead-off track, "Crazy Love" is pretty great and features background vocals by singer and Roseanne star, Miss Bonnie Bramlett.

Also, Gregg Allman's ballad on side two, "Just Ain't Easy" is a killer.

Of course, there's some fine Dickey Betts guitar work throughout, if you're into that sort of thing.

Definitely not as bluesy, or as big-sounding or as shit-kickin' swampy as their earlier stuff. 

This record is the sound of one of the great 70's bands losing a little off their fastball. 

RATING: 3.0 Enlightened Rogues and Religious Fools out of 5