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Idlewild South [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Allman Brothers Band

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Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
Original Release Date: 1970
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Label: Island / Mercury
ASIN: B000003CM9
Also Available in: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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1. Revival 4:05 $0.99

2. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' 3:30 $0.99

3. Midnight Rider 2:59 $0.99

4. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 6:58 $0.99

5. Hoochie Coochie Man 4:58 $0.99

6. Please Call Home 4:03 $0.99

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This and Brothers And Sisters First, January 11, 2000

By	G. J Wiener (Westchester, NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This recording is a big improvement over their debut as the Brothers explore a few more styles. Revival has a nice gospel feel with a nice shuffling beat. This version of Hoochie Coochie Man really cooks as the drummers lay down a driving rhythm. The vocals and guitar playing are awesome on this song as well. And How can you forget about the haunting Midnight Rider and the multi-themed In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. The only significant problem is that the disc at 31 minutes is not long enough. This is topquality stuff.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good record but don't buy it, May 21, 2005

By	Petri "PT" (Slovakia, Middle Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Idlewild South (Audio CD)

A great record but don't buy it. Get it on Beginnings, which includes this record with their debut, which is even five stars, and it isn't that expensive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Blues/rock classic but purchase the Gold edition from Mo-Fi, September 2, 2007

By	Wayne Klein "If at first the idea is not absu... (My Little Blue Window, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

From the melodic opening lines of "Revival" to the closing strains of "Leave My Blues Alone" this is one of the best albums The Allman Brothers Band ever created. The band has, of course, created other masterpieces but this is the first album where everything comes together from the top notch playing by Duane and Dickey to Greg's bluesy growl. Most of the tracks from this album have became the bedrock of the band's concerts (and a good portion of this album formed the basis for the classic and seminal live album "Live at the Fillmore East").

"Idlewind South" has been remastered a number of times for CD but the best versions to purchase are the early edition mastered by Dennis Drake where Drake doesn't futz with the sound but presents the music naturally without compression or altering the sound of the original mastertape. Drake's remaster can usually be found used. If you see the "Capricorn Remasters" on the inlay card of the CD, this isn't the one remastered by Drake. You'll find a copy of Drake's remaster used in all probablility and its one of the original issues of the CD.

The best version, however, is the newly released version from Mobile Fidelity (which is back in business with new owners after going out of business in the early part of the 21st century). Mastered by Shawn R. Britton the album has never sounded this warm, rich or good on CD. If you can find the Britton remaster (google Music Direct or go to the Mobile Fidelity website)which was released in a limited, numbered edition in a replica of the original album sleeve, I'd snatch it up. It's possible some independent retailers are carrying it (sadly amazon.com is not and I'm not quite sure why perhaps its is sold out). Britton also did the marvelous remaster of Linda Ronstandt's "Dont Cry Now" and is also doing a remaster of a seminal Little Feat album).

Pick up this classic album you won't be sorry. If you can't find the Britton remaster go for the marvelous Drake (Drake also did early versions of "Beginnings" the album that combines this album with their first). Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Save Money, buy "Beginnings"...
Great work by the original line-up of the ABB...not quite as much "straight-ahead blues" as the first self-titled release. Read more

Published 10 months ago by E. Schreiber

5.0 out of 5 stars The best ever
The allman brothers could do it all; Two of the best guitarist in the business, two drummers, great bass and piano.
It does not get any better than this.

Published 23 months ago by R. D. Kent

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Album!
I have to admit that my opinion here isn't too objective; mainly because I am an Allman Brothers fan from way back. Read more

Published on June 25, 2007 by Zephorah

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Stuff
The Allman's second album and another strong one. More classic songs including "Revival", and "Midnight Rider". Read more

Published on January 25, 2007 by Steven Sly

5.0 out of 5 stars what a great, great album
What a masterpiece this is! If you enjoy a combination of rock, soul, blues, jazz then this will appeal to you. Read more

Published on October 29, 2006 by Scott B. Saul

5.0 out of 5 stars ABB finds their voice
This is where the "classic Allmans sound" - blues mixed with rock, R&B, gospel, country, and bits of Latin and jazz - really started to take hold. Read more

Published on May 30, 2006 by finulanu

5.0 out of 5 stars Play On, Brother!
The Allman Brothers Band's 1970 sophomore effort finds them altering and expanding upon the "space blues" leanings of THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, highlighting songwriting and... Read more

Published on February 22, 2006 by Richard B. Luhrs

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 stars. An early career highlight
I always thought it was a bit of a shame that "Idlewild South" opens with the least of the album's seven songs, the repetitive "Revival". Read more

Published on January 9, 2004 by Docendo Discimus

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Allman's finest early records
This album smells Southern Rock. Anyway,Idlewild is a place in
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Published on May 6, 2003 by Burak Alkan

5.0 out of 5 stars More than perfect. Next to this, perfection is [junk].
In a way, "Revival" pretty well sums up the album. The opening acoustic guitar leads into a great song with a mini-solo from Dicky, Duane, Gregg, and Berry Oakley. Read more

Published on May 17, 2002 by Jim Toms

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