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For once, a record label actually gives us more bang for the buck, combining two indisputable classics--1969's self-titled debut and the 1970 follow-up Idlewild South--onto one glorious CD. Five urgent notes kick off Spencer Davis's "Don't Want You No More," and by the time that searing instrumental morphs into Gregg Allman's superb slow blues "It's Not My Cross to Bear," it's clear these Georgians mean business. Everyone talks of the Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon covers, the furious twin leads of Duane and Dickey Betts, Gregg's soulful voice and formidable organ, the percussion attack of Jaimoe and Butch Trucks, but what about the songwriting skills? Just start with "Cross to Bear," "Whipping Post," "Dreams," "Revival," "Elizabeth Reed"--are you kidding? These two records blend gritty blues, Southern soul, and psychedelic rock into an exciting creation, and they serve notice: the Allmans will contend for the title of best American rock & roll band. --Marc Greilsamer

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From: Amazon Posted: Jan 07, 2008 Type: User Review Essencial cd

This cd contain the first and second ABB that are essencials to anyone blues/rock collection. The Almans Brothers with Duane is one of the best jam band in the world!
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From: Amazon Posted: Dec 31, 2007 Type: User Review sweet classic allman bros.

what an amazing piece of music history, with the original crew...nice to have the first two records together and the blues and edgy toughness of greg's voice is wonderful...add this to the collection...
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From: Amazon Posted: Oct 26, 2007 Type: User Review Southern blues-rock

Great classic selection of Allman originals. Did not notice any huge differences with the remastering, but then, my ears are much older. A must have if you want to hear the original Allman Bros. Band when all were still alive. Dual lead guitars,...
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 26, 2007 Type: User Review Two essential Allman Brothers albums together but try and find the earlier edition

Sometimes older is better and I'm not just talking about the music itself but the mastering of the recordings as well. Two terrific albums on one CD, "Beginnings" represents The Allman Brothers with a very good album(the first album)and truly...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 09, 2007 Type: User Review First record I ever bought

This was the first record I ever bought in a store, along w/ CSNY's 4 Way Street. Still a classic. The first ever appearance of Gregg's voice at the top of Ain't My Cross to Bear sounds like a caged bear has been let into the studio. How did he...
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