Who: A founding member of the celebrated Allman Brothers Band and a solo performer in his own right, Gregg Allman still maintains a strong live presence; yet (until the release of this album) it has been nine years since he's spent any significant time in a studio. That's where ever-busy producer T Bone Burnett comes in ...
About the album: Having selected some favourites from a recently unearthed collection of obscure blues tracks, T Bone Burnett convinced Allman to breathe new life into them by way of his rootsy organ playing and gravely voice.
With a to-die-for backing band, including pianist Dr John and double bass player Dennis Crouch, Allman pours his heart and soul into a dozen songs saturated in woe, whisky and a little whimsy.
Highlight: Rolling Stone.
For those who like: Albert King, Taj Mahal.
