Eat a Peach [Original recording remastered]

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Having firmly established themselves as "The Grateful Dead of the South" via their enormously successful 1971 Live at the Fillmore East double album, the Allman Brothers had just begun work on a new studio collection when slide guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. Undaunted, the group rallied together and completed Eat a Peach, which, via inclusion of the 34-minute-plus "Mountain Jam," blossomed into a double LP. While keyboardist-singer Gregg Allman shone on tracks like Sonny Boy Williamson's "One Way Out" and his own "Melissa," it was second guitarist Dickey Betts who came out from under the departed Allman's shadow with his lead vocal on "Blue Sky" and his incendiary playing throughout. --Billy Altman

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Eat a Peach [Original recording remastered]

Eat a Peach,Allman Brothers,Mercury / Universal,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Eat a Peach [Original recording remastered]

Average customer rating: THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG. Tragedy Breeds Magic Magnum Opus South ... Eat A Peach For Peace Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN

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Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Les Brers In A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam
5. One Way Out
6. Trouble No More
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

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Having firmly established themselves as "The Grateful Dead of the South" via their enormously successful 1971 Live at the Fillmore East double album, the Allman Brothers had just begun work on a new studio collection when slide guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. Undaunted, the group rallied together and completed Eat a Peach, which, via inclusion of the 34-minute-plus "Mountain Jam," blossomed into a double LP. While keyboardist-singer Gregg Allman shone on tracks like Sonny Boy Williamson's "One Way Out" and his own "Melissa," it was second guitarist Dickey Betts who came out from under the departed Allman's shadow with his lead vocal on "Blue Sky" and his incendiary playing throughout. --Billy Altman

Album Details

Not the Remastered Version.

Customer Reviews:

THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG........2007-04-04

When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident, The Allman Brothers Band decided that he would have wanted them to soldier on. And that, they did. Eat a Peach (1972) was released about four months after Duane's death. It contains songs recorded in the studio with Duane, unreleased live performances with Duane from the historic Fillmore concerts, and new songs recorded without Duane. Every song is a classic and fan favorite. The new songs kick off the album with the upbeat Ain't Wastin' Time No More ("I've still got two strong legs and even wings to fly"), the impressive instrumental Les Brers in A Minor' and the beautifully sad Melissa (this new beginning would end eight months later with bassist Berry Oakley's death). Next up is the live material. Mountain Jam, the 34 minute instrumental based on Donavon's "First There is a Mountain" is the highlight of this album, and the Allman's career. This is the best piece of music the band has ever recorded. They have never sounded better than this. Each and every member of the band shines brightly on Mountain Jam and the sound is as pure and unpretentious as rock music can ever get. There are no egos wrestling for the spotlight here, just disciplined musicians dedicated to the music they play. Listening to this, you will also hear how important Berry Oakley (the most underrated bass player in the history of rock) was to their sound. Duane Allman's magic was never more dazzling than it is here, and at the end of this song, he introduces each band member by name, and then says "I'm Duane Allman, thank you". It's the most emotional moment on the album, because it's his last goodbye to us all. The classic One Way Out and an uptempo Trouble No More round out the live portion of the album. Stand Back, Blue Sky, and Little Martha are the songs the band, including Duane, recorded in the studio before the accident. Stand Back is classic ABB with Duane's fiery slide guitar, and Gregg's soulful vocals. Dickey Betts makes his ABB singing debut on Blue Sky, a country style song with plenty of Duane and Dickey's twin guitar lines, and each taking a long bouncy solo. Of course, this is another fan favorite. Last, is Little Martha, an instrumental song Duane wrote. With just he and Dickey on acoustic guitars, it's reflective, well performed, and a perfect way to end the album. It also ends the story of one of the best bands to ever plug in musical instruments, and play music in the rock, blues, jazz, or country format. Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. Through Eat a Peach, At Fillmore East, and Beginnings, their music lives forever.

Tragedy Breeds Magic.......2007-01-25

After the death of Duane, the band reconvened and came up with this, another very strong album. When it was originally released on vinyl it was a two record set, but it is condensed on to one for the CD release. The album consists of new studio material and live material recorded prior to Duane Allman's death. More Allman classics appear on this one, "Ain't Wastin Time No More", "Melissa" (which now my be better known from a cell phone commercial), "One Way Out". The band gets close to proggy on the all instrumental "Les Breres In A Minor". The centerpiece of the album is the 30 plus minute "Mountain Jam" a live recording that once again focus on the rambling twin guitar jams of Betts and Allman. Every "jam band" that is around today owes a debt to The Allman Brothers who did it all first back in the day. The album closes with "Blue Sky" a breezy little Dickey Betts number and "Little Martha" an acoustic duet with Betts and Allman. Killer stuff.

Magnum Opus South ..........2006-06-30

I agree wholeheartely with all or most all of the reviews listed but must respectfully disagree with finulanu's comment that the Allman Brothers magnum opus, Mountain Jam, is too long. It is in my opinion one blissfully long magnificent piece of music that is as good or even better than any Dead jam. I bought the double Lp back in the early 70's and painfully remember having to dig out and switch vinyl on the turntable (each half of Mountain Jam on seperate records) right in the middle of my Dickey Betts air guitar solo !!!
Now that Eat a Peach is on cd, I can hear Mountain Jam soar from blissfull begining to magnificent end without interuption.

Eat A Peach For Peace.......2006-03-14

I will always be moved and haunted by the voice of Dickie Betts...the Guitar work of Duane, and the collective genius of this important work.
There will probably never be an album like this again. The ease of falling in love with these beautiful songs is a given.
EAT A PEACH is a gem. No 'pitts' inside ;)

Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN.......2006-03-08

If you're keeping score, this would be the third time I've rewritten my review of Eat a Peach. By the looks of it, this is the final. It's been a few months since the last time I went through and reviewed it, and a few months and several listens later I'm beginning to see the light. This, ladies and gentlemen, is not only the Allmans' best album, but arguably the greatest double-album of all time. There's nothing that even comes close to filler. I know I bashed Les Brers in A Minor and Mountain Jam on my previous reviews, but those two have grown on me, as has Blue Sky. All right, you're bored now. On with the show!
Right from when the opening notes of Ain't Wastin' Time No More hit, you know you're in for something good. And sure enough, you are. Gregg shines on keyboards (love that little piano blurb at the start!) and vocals, plus Dickey's (not Duane's, he was sadly dead by this point) slide guitar beefs up the tune. Les Brers in A Minor is Betts' obligatory family-sized instrumental. No, it's nowhere near In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (my favorite rock instrumental ever, for what it's worth). Whatever, it's still a good tune, rising from a lengthy, cinematic introduction to a git-down-'n'-boogie second half that's a blast to listen to. As usual, Gregg's organ is a high point. Big-time radio hit Melissa (though it might as well have been called Duane, since that's who it's really about) is by far the group's best ballad - wrenching vocals are a big highlight, and Gregg proves he can write lyrics that are more than good-timey if he tries at it (he repeats the performance with Ain't Wastin' Time).
OK, onto Mountain Jam. This one takes a while to grow on you, for the simple reason that it's longer than a half-hour. But once it does, you'll never look back. For one it's got a great melody. But when that melody ends, the "jam" part opens up (the melody being "mountain" - based off of Donovan's "First There Is a Mountain"). The group goes insane for about twenty minutes, with virtuoso performances all around. And though it's long, it's also truly captivating. Let's face it, these guys were great instrumentalists - all six of 'em, and not just Duane (though he was the best). Speaking of Duane, yes he does appear on this cut, and yes he does play slide guitar. Need I say more? This was recorded live, as were the other two tunes. First is their cover of One Way Out, my favorite Allmans tune ever. Why? For one, if you weren't sold on Gregg's blues vocals, I can't help you. And if you were, the bar-tradin' guitar solo in the middle should only pull you in further. If it doesn't, you can't consider yourself an Allmans fan. Harsh, but true. They also cut a typically good cover of Trouble No More, though both the studio version and Muddy's original are better, I'm a fan of this one!
Now, onto Studio Side #2, AKA The Studio Side With Duane On It. First off is the funky Stand Back, love that little bass solo stuck in the middle! Then there's the huge radio hit Blue Sky, which is one hell of a song. It's true. The postive, feel-good vibes which draw you in are only part of it. Listen to the guitar jam in the middle, man! Vintage Allmans. Probably the best-known song of the bunch. And really, who's gonna wonder why? The album-closer Little Martha is also a highlight, simple but beautifully, lyrically effective. Little tune really tugs at the ol' heartstrings, especially when you consider it was the last bit of music Duane Allman ever put out in his life. Outside of its legacy, though, it's simply an amazingly melodic tune. I can't praise it enough.
If you're a rock fan and don't have a copy of Eat a Peach, I don't know what you're thinking. It's simply that good.
Now, a little shout-out to Duane: we all miss you. If there's a heaven up there, it's about time someone called him down, kept him far away from the drugs, and maybe, just maybe, have him send every guitarist in existence back home, crying in jealousy. Him and Hendrix. Those two should come back (I never knew any of them personally, but I've heard that they were great people in addition to their guitar heroics). BUY THE FRIGGIN' THING!

Average customer rating: Excellent Double Disc A perfectly packaged combo Eat a Peach Brother Duane Tuck in to this peach and enjoy!

Eat a Peach The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Eric Clapton Santana III Live at the Fillmore East Skydog: The Duane Allman Story Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominos (Rock of Ages) ASIN: B000FDEUFS Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam [Live]
5. One Way Out [Live]
6. Trouble No More [Live]
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

Tracks:

1. Statesboro Blues [Live][#]
2. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' [Live][#]
3. Done Somebody Wrong [Live][#]
4. One Way Out [Live]
5. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed [Live][#]
6. Midnight Rider [Live]
7. Hot 'Lanta [Live][#]
8. Whipping Post [Live][#]
9. You Don't Love Me [Live][#]

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Double Disc.......2007-07-13

I must admit that i bought this CD for one song, and this song is "One Way Out". I loved the tune because it had a remembrance with the "Rat Bat Blue" song made by Purple. Now, this CD has a very important thing that it must be mentioned: It is a compilation that includes Duane last concert, before beeing killed in an accident. And also, it includes never before released material, like Statesboro Blues, Hot 'Lanta, among others...
It's a good stuff to be heard when you are travelling by car, or, after work sitting in your couch on the living room (i prefer the latter one), so go ahead and buy this, if you want to know Allman Brothers.

A perfectly packaged combo.......2007-03-28

Eat A Peach was arguably the Brothers last great album, however as a fan of the band it is also a reminder of what we lost on October 29, 1971. With only 3 songs completed at the time of Duane's unfortunate passing the band soldiered on and completed 3 new songs for the album as a quintet. The results were outstanding and with the addition of 3 live tracks that wouldn't fit on Live at Fillmore East, it filled out this double album nicely.

The remastering of this package far exceeds any of the previous attempts, the sound is now very clear and it is a pure delight to listen to this improved sound.

The real benefit of this package is the second disc of live material that was recorded on June 27, 1971 from the closing concert of the Fillmore East. A copy of this show was widely circulated amongst tape traders, however the quality of the sound included in this package far exceeds those of any of the circulated bootlegs. Any new live recordings that surface with Duane Allman's slide guitar are must haves for any fan of the Band or anyone who appreciates quality guitar playing.

This package is highly recommeded for those looking to upgrade their copy of the original album. It would also be a great place to start if you are looking to experience the Band for the first time, as it gives you a nice mix of studio and live recordings. The Allman Brothers need to be experienced in a live setting.

Eat a Peach.......2007-03-09

This is an example of why some albums need to be listened to as the artists assembled them. A classic that needs to be heard from beginning to end, not just favorites.

Brother Duane.......2007-01-10

This two disc collection just reiterates the fact that the Allman Brothers Band with Duane Allman were very powerful ... not to take anything away from the other group members ... they all were important. Duane was the leader and it shows. The real steal here is the "other" Fillmore East concert ... the sound is pristine ... you can hear Berry Oakley really kicking the bottom-end like never before. The remixing of this pair of CDs and that of the original Fillmore East CDs have given us the true "sound" that the Brothers were known for. Its hard to believe that these recordings are 35 years on. This music is still very relevant.

Tuck in to this peach and enjoy!.......2006-09-30

Eat A Peach, along with the live Fillmore album represents the Allman Brothers in all their power and glory. Many would agree that, try as they might over the next three decades, they would never be able to shake the unfortunate death of brother Duane and recover that musical edge they had during the Fillmore days. More than any other musical group from the south, they-along with The Grateful Dead, were the proto-typical jam band that could play on until doomsday and then comeback for an encore! So we get the peach album and an extra disc of Fillmore concerts. Technically they would probably be outtakes, since the best stuff was already culled for the Fillmore album just prior to Eat A Peach. Still the original peach album seems to have been cleaned up a bit thereby lending "Les Brers In A Minor" more poignancy than before. "Melissa" and "Little Martha" are very improved--you will swear the ghost of Duane is picking his guitar right next to your ear! As for the live concerts, they are less murky--I always had a problem with the version of "Mountain Jam" on the Eat A Peach album, as it seemed to sound like what you would hear if your were listening to these guys with some ear plugs on. That problem is fixed now of course. As for the second disc, the songs are pretty much the same fare as the Fillmore, but (dramatic pause) also different. The sound quality on the second disc is also superior to what you may have heard in the past--you'd swear you were in the same room!

Average customer rating: Still Sweet How sweet it is...

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Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam [Live]
5. One Way Out [Live]
6. Trouble No More [Live]
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

Customer Reviews:

Still Sweet.......2005-07-19

The Allman Brothers Band's "Eat A Peach" was a much anticipated album when it was released in early 1972, coming on the heels of their commercial breakthrough "At Fillmore East" and the death of guitarist Duane Allman. In LP format, the four sides made a great deal of structural sense, with side one containing new studio material that - on Gregg's songs - had a mournful tone and deeply felt vocals; Dicky Betts' "Les Breres" smolders and catches fire much like the classic 'Elizabeth Reed' from "Idlewild South". The second side contained the first 19 minutes of the Donovan-inspired 'Mountain Jam', from the same Fillmore shows (March 1971) as the live album. Side three contained fascinating new material from the Duane lineup, as well as two splendid blues also recorded at those Fillmore shows, and side four finishes off with the last 15 minutes of 'Mountain Jam'. The sound on the SACD is fine, though unlike some of ABKCO's early Rolling Stones albums, which were upgraded for the first time since the poor sounding 1986 cds, not revelatory. A mint copy of the original double album, with the warm tubey sound and fabulous cover art, is to these ears just as good, and structurally preferable, for the way 'Mountain Jam' is broken up on sides two and four actually makes for a more interesting listening experience. The 33 minute cd version is simply too meandering, thus I do wish the lp format was used for at least one CD issue. Otherwise EAP is the ABB still at a peak, growing and evolving before the rot began to set in on "Brothers & Sisters" and, especially, "Win, Lose Or Draw". Dicky Betts' relaxed songwriting voice - a relaxed, countryish contrast to Gregg's blues and soul intensity - is beginning to become more prominent, and the varied moods and textures, spread over a large canvass, make this one of the major albums of '72.

How sweet it is... .......2004-11-02

Many thanks are due to whoever is responsible for this fan favorite being mixed to multi-channel SACD. It sounds great! Both the multi-channel and stereo mixes represent a significant advance over the way this disc sounded before.
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I guess we should start by thanking Jeff Glixman who most folks know as the producer/engineer for KANSAS. He certainly has endeared himself to this Allman Brothers fan for his excellent work in mixing "Eat a Peach" to hi-resolution 5.1.
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I compared the new SACD to the most recent edition of the CD - the remastered one released a few years back. I listened to the SACD and the CD simultaneously with the CD in Pro Logic II mode (Denon CD player), while the SACD was played back in a Pioneer universal DVD player. Switching back and forth with volume levels matched, it was easy to hear the improvement.
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The new 5.1 mix has Gregg's voice spread out across all 3 front channels, and the soundstage is much wider than before with the 2 drummers clearly separated between left and right. Soundstage depth is amazing considering that not very much is going on in the surround speakers. Low frequency extension is excellent and fans of Berry Oakley's bass playing will revel in the seismic bottom end. Acoustic guitars sounded like they were being played right there in my living room, while cymbals and other high frequency sounds also sounded like they were being played in my room.
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This new sense of "presence" can be thought of another way. During "Mountain Jam" for example, I felt transported OUT of my living room and right onto the stage with the band. The 3D illusion is so real, it sounded like I was standing between Duane and Dickey's amps, and right in front of and between Jaimoe and Butch's drum kits. The organ and bass sounded like they were coming from everywhere at once, giving me an experiance of immersion in a 3D soundfield.
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Unlike other multi-channel SACD's which throw instruments around the room in jarring and unnatural ways, this SACD uses the surround channels simply for ambient reinforcement of the traditional soundstage which is still up front. The genius of this approach is that it preserves the naturalness of the performance, and the traditional soundstage with Duane on the left, Dickey on the right, Jaimoe on the left, Butch on the right etc., while still creating a 3 dimensional immersive experience.
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Audiophiles who review $100,000 sound systems in magazines like Stereophile often talk about being able to hear the "hall" that the concert was played in as well as the music. The subtlety of Jeff Glixman's approach to this 5.1 mix enabled me to hear the hall (the Fillmore) on my little $2000 system. Kudos to Jeff Glixman for working that miracle!
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The improvement over the regular CD can be boiled down to: a much wider and deeper soundfield that expands to fill the entire room. Greater high frequency and low frequency extension. Any element in the mix that you would care to name sounds bigger, clearer and closer. The twin lead guitars of Duane and Dickey sound natural and clear, not shrill or brittle. Fans of Berry Oakley will appreciate that the bass now sounds like a bulldozer going downhill with the throttle wide open. Hold on!
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For those without a multi-channel setup who are interested in the hi-resolution stereo layer, it's wonderful too. Both high and low frequencies are more extended than before, and the soundstage is wider and deeper than the old CD. The drums now sound full-size and close, whereas they used to sound small and somewhat distant. The soundstage is open and transparent with instruments clearly placed in 3D space with plenty of air around each instrument. It really does sound like you're THERE.

Average customer rating: THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG. Tragedy Breeds Magic Magnum Opus South ... Eat A Peach For Peace Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN

Eat a Peach The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East Brothers and Sisters Beginnings Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Blind Faith ASIN: B000001FAS Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Ain't Wasting Time No More
2. Les Brers In A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam
5. One Way Out
6. Trouble No More
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

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Having firmly established themselves as "The Grateful Dead of the South" via their enormously successful 1971 Live at the Fillmore East double album, the Allman Brothers had just begun work on a new studio collection when slide guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. Undaunted, the group rallied together and completed Eat a Peach, which, via inclusion of the 34-minute-plus "Mountain Jam," blossomed into a double LP. While keyboardist-singer Gregg Allman shone on tracks like Sonny Boy Williamson's "One Way Out" and his own "Melissa," it was second guitarist Dickey Betts who came out from under the departed Allman's shadow with his lead vocal on "Blue Sky" and his incendiary playing throughout. --Billy Altman

Album Details

Not the Remastered Version.

Customer Reviews:

THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG........2007-04-04

When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident, The Allman Brothers Band decided that he would have wanted them to soldier on. And that, they did. Eat a Peach (1972) was released about four months after Duane's death. It contains songs recorded in the studio with Duane, unreleased live performances with Duane from the historic Fillmore concerts, and new songs recorded without Duane. Every song is a classic and fan favorite. The new songs kick off the album with the upbeat Ain't Wastin' Time No More ("I've still got two strong legs and even wings to fly"), the impressive instrumental Les Brers in A Minor' and the beautifully sad Melissa (this new beginning would end eight months later with bassist Berry Oakley's death). Next up is the live material. Mountain Jam, the 34 minute instrumental based on Donavon's "First There is a Mountain" is the highlight of this album, and the Allman's career. This is the best piece of music the band has ever recorded. They have never sounded better than this. Each and every member of the band shines brightly on Mountain Jam and the sound is as pure and unpretentious as rock music can ever get. There are no egos wrestling for the spotlight here, just disciplined musicians dedicated to the music they play. Listening to this, you will also hear how important Berry Oakley (the most underrated bass player in the history of rock) was to their sound. Duane Allman's magic was never more dazzling than it is here, and at the end of this song, he introduces each band member by name, and then says "I'm Duane Allman, thank you". It's the most emotional moment on the album, because it's his last goodbye to us all. The classic One Way Out and an uptempo Trouble No More round out the live portion of the album. Stand Back, Blue Sky, and Little Martha are the songs the band, including Duane, recorded in the studio before the accident. Stand Back is classic ABB with Duane's fiery slide guitar, and Gregg's soulful vocals. Dickey Betts makes his ABB singing debut on Blue Sky, a country style song with plenty of Duane and Dickey's twin guitar lines, and each taking a long bouncy solo. Of course, this is another fan favorite. Last, is Little Martha, an instrumental song Duane wrote. With just he and Dickey on acoustic guitars, it's reflective, well performed, and a perfect way to end the album. It also ends the story of one of the best bands to ever plug in musical instruments, and play music in the rock, blues, jazz, or country format. Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. Through Eat a Peach, At Fillmore East, and Beginnings, their music lives forever.

Tragedy Breeds Magic.......2007-01-25

After the death of Duane, the band reconvened and came up with this, another very strong album. When it was originally released on vinyl it was a two record set, but it is condensed on to one for the CD release. The album consists of new studio material and live material recorded prior to Duane Allman's death. More Allman classics appear on this one, "Ain't Wastin Time No More", "Melissa" (which now my be better known from a cell phone commercial), "One Way Out". The band gets close to proggy on the all instrumental "Les Breres In A Minor". The centerpiece of the album is the 30 plus minute "Mountain Jam" a live recording that once again focus on the rambling twin guitar jams of Betts and Allman. Every "jam band" that is around today owes a debt to The Allman Brothers who did it all first back in the day. The album closes with "Blue Sky" a breezy little Dickey Betts number and "Little Martha" an acoustic duet with Betts and Allman. Killer stuff.

Magnum Opus South ..........2006-06-30

I agree wholeheartely with all or most all of the reviews listed but must respectfully disagree with finulanu's comment that the Allman Brothers magnum opus, Mountain Jam, is too long. It is in my opinion one blissfully long magnificent piece of music that is as good or even better than any Dead jam. I bought the double Lp back in the early 70's and painfully remember having to dig out and switch vinyl on the turntable (each half of Mountain Jam on seperate records) right in the middle of my Dickey Betts air guitar solo !!!
Now that Eat a Peach is on cd, I can hear Mountain Jam soar from blissfull begining to magnificent end without interuption.

Eat A Peach For Peace.......2006-03-14

I will always be moved and haunted by the voice of Dickie Betts...the Guitar work of Duane, and the collective genius of this important work.
There will probably never be an album like this again. The ease of falling in love with these beautiful songs is a given.
EAT A PEACH is a gem. No 'pitts' inside ;)

Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN.......2006-03-08

If you're keeping score, this would be the third time I've rewritten my review of Eat a Peach. By the looks of it, this is the final. It's been a few months since the last time I went through and reviewed it, and a few months and several listens later I'm beginning to see the light. This, ladies and gentlemen, is not only the Allmans' best album, but arguably the greatest double-album of all time. There's nothing that even comes close to filler. I know I bashed Les Brers in A Minor and Mountain Jam on my previous reviews, but those two have grown on me, as has Blue Sky. All right, you're bored now. On with the show!
Right from when the opening notes of Ain't Wastin' Time No More hit, you know you're in for something good. And sure enough, you are. Gregg shines on keyboards (love that little piano blurb at the start!) and vocals, plus Dickey's (not Duane's, he was sadly dead by this point) slide guitar beefs up the tune. Les Brers in A Minor is Betts' obligatory family-sized instrumental. No, it's nowhere near In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (my favorite rock instrumental ever, for what it's worth). Whatever, it's still a good tune, rising from a lengthy, cinematic introduction to a git-down-'n'-boogie second half that's a blast to listen to. As usual, Gregg's organ is a high point. Big-time radio hit Melissa (though it might as well have been called Duane, since that's who it's really about) is by far the group's best ballad - wrenching vocals are a big highlight, and Gregg proves he can write lyrics that are more than good-timey if he tries at it (he repeats the performance with Ain't Wastin' Time).
OK, onto Mountain Jam. This one takes a while to grow on you, for the simple reason that it's longer than a half-hour. But once it does, you'll never look back. For one it's got a great melody. But when that melody ends, the "jam" part opens up (the melody being "mountain" - based off of Donovan's "First There Is a Mountain"). The group goes insane for about twenty minutes, with virtuoso performances all around. And though it's long, it's also truly captivating. Let's face it, these guys were great instrumentalists - all six of 'em, and not just Duane (though he was the best). Speaking of Duane, yes he does appear on this cut, and yes he does play slide guitar. Need I say more? This was recorded live, as were the other two tunes. First is their cover of One Way Out, my favorite Allmans tune ever. Why? For one, if you weren't sold on Gregg's blues vocals, I can't help you. And if you were, the bar-tradin' guitar solo in the middle should only pull you in further. If it doesn't, you can't consider yourself an Allmans fan. Harsh, but true. They also cut a typically good cover of Trouble No More, though both the studio version and Muddy's original are better, I'm a fan of this one!
Now, onto Studio Side #2, AKA The Studio Side With Duane On It. First off is the funky Stand Back, love that little bass solo stuck in the middle! Then there's the huge radio hit Blue Sky, which is one hell of a song. It's true. The postive, feel-good vibes which draw you in are only part of it. Listen to the guitar jam in the middle, man! Vintage Allmans. Probably the best-known song of the bunch. And really, who's gonna wonder why? The album-closer Little Martha is also a highlight, simple but beautifully, lyrically effective. Little tune really tugs at the ol' heartstrings, especially when you consider it was the last bit of music Duane Allman ever put out in his life. Outside of its legacy, though, it's simply an amazingly melodic tune. I can't praise it enough.
If you're a rock fan and don't have a copy of Eat a Peach, I don't know what you're thinking. It's simply that good.
Now, a little shout-out to Duane: we all miss you. If there's a heaven up there, it's about time someone called him down, kept him far away from the drugs, and maybe, just maybe, have him send every guitarist in existence back home, crying in jealousy. Him and Hendrix. Those two should come back (I never knew any of them personally, but I've heard that they were great people in addition to their guitar heroics). BUY THE FRIGGIN' THING!

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Eat a Peach The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Mobile Fidelity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Born Under a Bad Sign In Concert Every Picture Tells a Story Edgar Winter's White Trash Aja ASIN: B00008FEAU Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam [Live]
5. One Way Out [Live]
6. Trouble No More [Live]
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

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Eat a Peach Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Mobile Fidelity Sound LA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: The Pretender Title Live Cream/Live Cream Vol. 2 Second Helping Breakfast in America At Fillmore East ASIN: B000008CSO Release Date: 1989-10-13

Average customer rating: THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG. Tragedy Breeds Magic Magnum Opus South ... Eat A Peach For Peace Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN

Eat a Peach The Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Capricorn ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East Brothers and Sisters Beginnings Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Blind Faith ASIN: B00005FGUL Release Date: 2002-07-12

Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam [Live]
5. One Way Out [Live]
6. Trouble No More [Live]
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

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Having firmly established themselves as "The Grateful Dead of the South" via their enormously successful 1971 Live at the Fillmore East double album, the Allman Brothers had just begun work on a new studio collection when slide guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. Undaunted, the group rallied together and completed Eat a Peach, which, via inclusion of the 34-minute-plus "Mountain Jam," blossomed into a double LP. While keyboardist-singer Gregg Allman shone on tracks like Sonny Boy Williamson's "One Way Out" and his own "Melissa," it was second guitarist Dickey Betts who came out from under the departed Allman's shadow with his lead vocal on "Blue Sky" and his incendiary playing throughout. --Billy Altman

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THE ORIGINAL ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND. THEIR SWAN SONG........2007-04-04

When Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident, The Allman Brothers Band decided that he would have wanted them to soldier on. And that, they did. Eat a Peach (1972) was released about four months after Duane's death. It contains songs recorded in the studio with Duane, unreleased live performances with Duane from the historic Fillmore concerts, and new songs recorded without Duane. Every song is a classic and fan favorite. The new songs kick off the album with the upbeat Ain't Wastin' Time No More ("I've still got two strong legs and even wings to fly"), the impressive instrumental Les Brers in A Minor' and the beautifully sad Melissa (this new beginning would end eight months later with bassist Berry Oakley's death). Next up is the live material. Mountain Jam, the 34 minute instrumental based on Donavon's "First There is a Mountain" is the highlight of this album, and the Allman's career. This is the best piece of music the band has ever recorded. They have never sounded better than this. Each and every member of the band shines brightly on Mountain Jam and the sound is as pure and unpretentious as rock music can ever get. There are no egos wrestling for the spotlight here, just disciplined musicians dedicated to the music they play. Listening to this, you will also hear how important Berry Oakley (the most underrated bass player in the history of rock) was to their sound. Duane Allman's magic was never more dazzling than it is here, and at the end of this song, he introduces each band member by name, and then says "I'm Duane Allman, thank you". It's the most emotional moment on the album, because it's his last goodbye to us all. The classic One Way Out and an uptempo Trouble No More round out the live portion of the album. Stand Back, Blue Sky, and Little Martha are the songs the band, including Duane, recorded in the studio before the accident. Stand Back is classic ABB with Duane's fiery slide guitar, and Gregg's soulful vocals. Dickey Betts makes his ABB singing debut on Blue Sky, a country style song with plenty of Duane and Dickey's twin guitar lines, and each taking a long bouncy solo. Of course, this is another fan favorite. Last, is Little Martha, an instrumental song Duane wrote. With just he and Dickey on acoustic guitars, it's reflective, well performed, and a perfect way to end the album. It also ends the story of one of the best bands to ever plug in musical instruments, and play music in the rock, blues, jazz, or country format. Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and Jaimoe. Through Eat a Peach, At Fillmore East, and Beginnings, their music lives forever.

Tragedy Breeds Magic.......2007-01-25

After the death of Duane, the band reconvened and came up with this, another very strong album. When it was originally released on vinyl it was a two record set, but it is condensed on to one for the CD release. The album consists of new studio material and live material recorded prior to Duane Allman's death. More Allman classics appear on this one, "Ain't Wastin Time No More", "Melissa" (which now my be better known from a cell phone commercial), "One Way Out". The band gets close to proggy on the all instrumental "Les Breres In A Minor". The centerpiece of the album is the 30 plus minute "Mountain Jam" a live recording that once again focus on the rambling twin guitar jams of Betts and Allman. Every "jam band" that is around today owes a debt to The Allman Brothers who did it all first back in the day. The album closes with "Blue Sky" a breezy little Dickey Betts number and "Little Martha" an acoustic duet with Betts and Allman. Killer stuff.

Magnum Opus South ..........2006-06-30

I agree wholeheartely with all or most all of the reviews listed but must respectfully disagree with finulanu's comment that the Allman Brothers magnum opus, Mountain Jam, is too long. It is in my opinion one blissfully long magnificent piece of music that is as good or even better than any Dead jam. I bought the double Lp back in the early 70's and painfully remember having to dig out and switch vinyl on the turntable (each half of Mountain Jam on seperate records) right in the middle of my Dickey Betts air guitar solo !!!
Now that Eat a Peach is on cd, I can hear Mountain Jam soar from blissfull begining to magnificent end without interuption.

Eat A Peach For Peace.......2006-03-14

I will always be moved and haunted by the voice of Dickie Betts...the Guitar work of Duane, and the collective genius of this important work.
There will probably never be an album like this again. The ease of falling in love with these beautiful songs is a given.
EAT A PEACH is a gem. No 'pitts' inside ;)

Yes, I'm editing my Eat a Peach review yet AGAIN.......2006-03-08

If you're keeping score, this would be the third time I've rewritten my review of Eat a Peach. By the looks of it, this is the final. It's been a few months since the last time I went through and reviewed it, and a few months and several listens later I'm beginning to see the light. This, ladies and gentlemen, is not only the Allmans' best album, but arguably the greatest double-album of all time. There's nothing that even comes close to filler. I know I bashed Les Brers in A Minor and Mountain Jam on my previous reviews, but those two have grown on me, as has Blue Sky. All right, you're bored now. On with the show!
Right from when the opening notes of Ain't Wastin' Time No More hit, you know you're in for something good. And sure enough, you are. Gregg shines on keyboards (love that little piano blurb at the start!) and vocals, plus Dickey's (not Duane's, he was sadly dead by this point) slide guitar beefs up the tune. Les Brers in A Minor is Betts' obligatory family-sized instrumental. No, it's nowhere near In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (my favorite rock instrumental ever, for what it's worth). Whatever, it's still a good tune, rising from a lengthy, cinematic introduction to a git-down-'n'-boogie second half that's a blast to listen to. As usual, Gregg's organ is a high point. Big-time radio hit Melissa (though it might as well have been called Duane, since that's who it's really about) is by far the group's best ballad - wrenching vocals are a big highlight, and Gregg proves he can write lyrics that are more than good-timey if he tries at it (he repeats the performance with Ain't Wastin' Time).
OK, onto Mountain Jam. This one takes a while to grow on you, for the simple reason that it's longer than a half-hour. But once it does, you'll never look back. For one it's got a great melody. But when that melody ends, the "jam" part opens up (the melody being "mountain" - based off of Donovan's "First There Is a Mountain"). The group goes insane for about twenty minutes, with virtuoso performances all around. And though it's long, it's also truly captivating. Let's face it, these guys were great instrumentalists - all six of 'em, and not just Duane (though he was the best). Speaking of Duane, yes he does appear on this cut, and yes he does play slide guitar. Need I say more? This was recorded live, as were the other two tunes. First is their cover of One Way Out, my favorite Allmans tune ever. Why? For one, if you weren't sold on Gregg's blues vocals, I can't help you. And if you were, the bar-tradin' guitar solo in the middle should only pull you in further. If it doesn't, you can't consider yourself an Allmans fan. Harsh, but true. They also cut a typically good cover of Trouble No More, though both the studio version and Muddy's original are better, I'm a fan of this one!
Now, onto Studio Side #2, AKA The Studio Side With Duane On It. First off is the funky Stand Back, love that little bass solo stuck in the middle! Then there's the huge radio hit Blue Sky, which is one hell of a song. It's true. The postive, feel-good vibes which draw you in are only part of it. Listen to the guitar jam in the middle, man! Vintage Allmans. Probably the best-known song of the bunch. And really, who's gonna wonder why? The album-closer Little Martha is also a highlight, simple but beautifully, lyrically effective. Little tune really tugs at the ol' heartstrings, especially when you consider it was the last bit of music Duane Allman ever put out in his life. Outside of its legacy, though, it's simply an amazingly melodic tune. I can't praise it enough.
If you're a rock fan and don't have a copy of Eat a Peach, I don't know what you're thinking. It's simply that good.
Now, a little shout-out to Duane: we all miss you. If there's a heaven up there, it's about time someone called him down, kept him far away from the drugs, and maybe, just maybe, have him send every guitarist in existence back home, crying in jealousy. Him and Hendrix. Those two should come back (I never knew any of them personally, but I've heard that they were great people in addition to their guitar heroics). BUY THE FRIGGIN' THING!

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Eat a Peach Allman Brothers Band Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000TLYEPC Release Date: 2007-09-24

Tracks:

1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More
2. Brers in A Minor
3. Melissa
4. Mountain Jam [Live]
5. One Way Out [Live]
6. Trouble No More [Live]
7. Stand Back
8. Blue Sky
9. Little Martha

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Eat a Peach Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEPP6 Release Date: 2002-07-12

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