Where It All Begins

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The popular aphorism that "there are no second acts in America" has been contradicted by the surprising reincarnation of the Allman Brothers Band after highway deaths, drug trials and artistic lethargy hammered more than one nail in the group's coffin. After breaking up in '81, the four surviving original members, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, reunited for a 20th anniversary tour in 1989. The results were so unexpectedly good that the band decided to stick together and have released their fourth post-reunion album, Where It All Began. Why did the Allmans' reunion succeed where so many rock and roll reunions have flopped? The Allmans' concept hasn't changed, but like the jazz and blues legends they admire, they play a little differently each time. --Geoffrey Himes

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Where It All Begins

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A great album from a great band.
Aging gracefully....
Another Strong One
Back in good form - 5 star effort
great depth and beauty

Where It All Begins
The Allman Brothers Band
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

All Night Train
Sailin' 'Cross The Devil's Sea
Back Where It All Begins
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No One To Run With
Change My Way Of Living
Mean Woman Blues
Everybody's Got A Mountain To Climb
What's Done Is Done
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The popular aphorism that "there are no second acts in America" has been contradicted by the surprising reincarnation of the Allman Brothers Band after highway deaths, drug trials and artistic lethargy hammered more than one nail in the group's coffin. After breaking up in '81, the four surviving original members, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, reunited for a 20th anniversary tour in 1989. The results were so unexpectedly good that the band decided to stick together and have released their fourth post-reunion album, Where It All Began. Why did the Allmans' reunion succeed where so many rock and roll reunions have flopped? The Allmans' concept hasn't changed, but like the jazz and blues legends they admire, they play a little differently each time. --Geoffrey Himes

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A great album from a great band........2007-07-04

I can only echoe the sentiments of the previous reviewers. This is really a fantastic album from a fantastic band. All of these songs sound like the logical follow up to the great 70's classic albums the band has released.
For me, the song that really shines on this album is change my way of living. It is a song that I listened to off and on and one day it hit me. I could not stop listening to that song. The slide work is phenomenal. This album shows what an integral part of the band Dickey is. I saw AB a couple of years ago without Dickey and it was like seeing half the band. Don't get me wrong, There are enough Greg Allman songs to make a great show, but the show would have been better with DB there.
If you like the Allman Brothers you will like this album. I recommend it highly.

Aging gracefully...........2007-06-23

This is another brilliant album from the Allmans after their amazing comeback in 1989 with Seven Turns. It's fantastic that Seven Turns, Shades of Two Worlds, and this album are as great as they are. Many bands who reunite do so just for the cash, and put out mediocre work (Crosby, Stills, and Nash put out a rash of crappy albums in the 1980's while touring). The Allman Brothers Band seem to have more on their plate, and the 3 albums after the reunion are amongst the best in their career. My favorite here is the title track, which boasts 2 amazing solo by Betts and Haynes. I would also like to give a shout out to Marcos Quinones, the percussionist who was added on Shades of Two Worlds, and here is credited as a full time band member. His work really enhances this album beautifully. This is a huge group effort, with Gregg writing or co-writing more songs than usual. The band sounds like they haven't aged a bit. They're still kicking, and are probably going to kick for a long time.

Another Strong One.......2007-01-25

The Allmans continue their comeback with another strong album from the mid-90. Overall I don't find this album quite as strong as "Shades", but it is another solid effort from the band. Highlights include the 10 minute title track written by Dickey Betts. I also like "No One Left To Run With" by Greg Allman. It has a Bo Diddly riff and lyrics that just about anyone over the age of 40 can relate to. The rest of the album is pretty much vintage Allmans blues rock. Not a bad song in the bunch, but not a lot that really stands out either.

Back in good form - 5 star effort.......2006-03-08

I found this cd in a used shop and got it for only 5 bucks! What a great deal!! This is not The Fillmore Concerts or Eat a Peach but it delivers. The title track is a real stand out. And 'Nobody Left to Run With' is a fantastic song that got some airplay. Both of these songs do what the brothers do so well - create a mood. In this case the mood is a very good one. There's a lot of joy on this entire album. I love it all the way through.

great depth and beauty.......2005-10-11

This is a highly under-rated album, suprisingly. Yeah, the production is itself somewhat understated and mellowed, but there is great depth and beauty in it. A great line up and altogether a great album that I highly recommend.

-Robert, Illinois.

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Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak
Dvorak
Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Show Us the Way

Manufacturer: JMC
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ASIN: B000CA47HK
Release Date: 2004-07-20

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A joy
Review: "Where It All Begins" by Kris Garnjost Jam Magazine

Where It All Begins
Anderson-Gram
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00005BJKD
Release Date: 2001-05-01

Tracks:

Thirteen Forever
Western Wind
One More Night
Night Train
Alabama
Asleep At The Wheel
This Guitar
Three Chords & A Cloud Of Dust
One Dying Breed
Hero
Give Yourself To Love
Western Wind Instrumental

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A joy.......2004-10-03

This is one of those rare finds of wonderful songs that get better with repeated listenings. My favorite is Alabama, a story of someone finding a new life far away from home...

Review: "Where It All Begins" by Kris Garnjost Jam Magazine.......2001-09-05

Anderson-Gram is a wonderful husband and wife duo from Hampton, NH who play a delightfully easygoing blend of folk, country and bluegrass. Gayle Anderson Gram and Bob Gram have been playing together since 1992. They've been married since 1997. It shows.

Their latest album, "Where It All Begins" feels like a good marriage. There is a casual comfort to their simple harmonies. There are many more ups than downs and individually they get a chance to step out and shine. And like many a good marriage, the extended community of friends is also very strong.

In this case that community is a first rate producer, Tom Eaton of Thomas Eaton Recording and some excellent musicians. The sound is lush and warm. The gentle strum of acoustic guitars is supported by the stellar dobro work of Roger Williams and bass playing by The Night Heron Consort's innovative Kent Allyn among others. My personal favorite is the outstanding mandolin and fiddle parts supplied by Jake Armerding, who cut his teeth in his father's bluegrass band Northern Lights.

Up front, of course, are Gayle and BOb. Gayle has a fine folk voice, strong, honest, and a little bit sweet. Bob provides nicely understated barritone harmonies. He can also take a turn at lead vocals and he has a rugged smoky quality that fits well on the quiet serious songs he sings.

So okay let's take a look at what we've got so far: two strong singers that work well together, some local heavyweight musicians backing them up, and a relaxed, entertaining musical style. Now the only question is how good are the songs. Well, they're pretty darn good too.

I can't say any one of them has stuck in my head or really has me singing along, but that doesn't mean they're no good. On the contrary, all of them are nicely constructed clear pictures of everyday life. I especially like "Thirteen Forever" and its reminiscences of childhood and "This Guitar" about life on the road.

The more I listen to this album the more I like the whole sound of it. This is something that could play over and over in the background of my life. It has the feel of a well broken comforter or a favorite overstuffed chair. Everything fits so well together. Nothing stands out from anything else, but that just makes the whole that much better. I rate it a 9 out of 11.

Where It All Begins
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Where It All Begins

Manufacturer: Madrona Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FPDYM6

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1. Lake of Mercy 2. Can I Rest a While with You 3. Where It All Begins 4. Sweet Water 5. All That is Gold 6. What Will I Leave? 7. Feet of a Dancer 8. By Sundown 9. One 10. There are Many Roads 11. I Hear a Call 12. Sail on Home