Gregg Allman - One More Try: An Anthology (1997) [2CD] {PolyGram Records}
Rock / Blues Rock / Southern Rock
Gregg Allman's
"One More Try: An Anthology" is a most unusual retrospective, for the 34
songs on the two CDs include only eight performances that have ever
been released before. Perhaps this is an admission by Allman himself
that his solo albums have been over-produced in a way that distracted
from his primary asset, his blues-drenched baritone. That voice
dominates the stripped-down demos, pre-orchestration alternate takes and
live performances that make up the 26 previously unreleased tracks.
Many of these rarities suffer from a lack of rhythmic push, but to hear
Allman growling and purring his way through his favorite Muddy Waters,
Jackson Browne and Bobby Bland tunes, as well as his own originals, is a
genuine treat. Highlights include a jam with Johnny Winter, Buddy
Miles, and Berry Oakley on "Wasted Words," an acoustic-guitar-and-vocal
version of "Come and Go Blues" and a soulful reading of Percy Sledge's
"When a Man Loves a Woman."
Although it may be a little too comprehensive for some tastes, One More
Try: An Anthology is the definitive Gregg Allman collection. Spanning
two discs and 34 songs, the collection touches upon every phase of his
career. Of course, it concentrates on his solo career -- all of his
hits, key album tracks, and AOR staples are here -- but it also contains
a couple of Allman Brothers cuts for good measure. The end result is a
weighty anthology that winds up as the final statement on Gregg Allman's
career.
There's no such thing as too much Gregg Allman. This 2 CD Set will not
disappoint the Allman fan!! In fact, it is a must have!! The discs
highlight Gregg's ability to take an audio sensation and turn it into a
physical reaction. You feel the pain in the sound. I am an avid blues
fan, and few, if any, elicit the response I feel when I listen to Gregg
Allman. His vocal style is a window into his soul, and he's giving the
listener a glimpse in. This set is a treasure with it's previously
unreleased tracks and remastered tracks!
tracklist:
CD1
01. One More Try (solo piano and vocal demo)
02. One More Try (band demo)
03. All My Friends (alternate version)
04. Can’t Lose What You Never Had (demo)
05. Midnight Rider
06. God Rest His Soul (solo guitar & vocal demo)
07. Multi-Colored Lady (solo guitar & vocal demo)
08. When a Man Loves a Woman (demo)
09. Slip Away
10. I Feel So Bad (tour rehearsal)
11. Wasted Words (previously unreleased)
12. Turn on Your Love Light (tour rehearsal)
13. Brightest Smile in Town
14. Can You Fool (demo)
15. Never Knew How Much (solo guitar & vocal demo)
16. Please Call Home
17. Will the Circle Be Unbroken (band demo)
CD2
01. Bring It on Back (solo piano & vocal demo)
02. Catfish Blues (solo guitar & vocal demo)
03. Come and Go Blues (live recording)
04. Adam’s Song/Shadow Dream Song (solo guitar & vocal demo)
05. These Days (alternate version)
06. God Rest His Soul (band demo)
07. Queen of Hearts (alternate version)
08. Rain (demo)
09. It’s Not My Cross to Bear (demo)
10. Win, Lose or Draw (previously unreleased)
11.Will the Circle Be Unbroken (solo guitar & vocal demo)
12. Shadow Dream Song (solo guitar & vocal demo)
13. Multi-Colored Lady (alternate version)
14. Bad Dream (previously unreleased)
15. Lead Me On
16. Oncoming Traffic
17. Melissa (demo)
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