The Allman Brothers Band - Idlewild South [MFSL-CD] (1970)

Year: September 1970 (CD 2007)
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (US), UDCD 769
Style: Blues Rock
Country: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Time: 30:53
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 202 Mb

The Allman Brothers Band formed in March 1969, and began writing music and touring together. By that August, the group had recorded its self-titled debut, The Allman Brothers Band, which was released that November on Capricorn Records, a division of Atlantic Records. The record received a poor commercial response, selling less than 35,000 copies upon initial release. Executives suggested to the band's manager and Capricorn president, Phil Walden, that he relocate the band to New York or Los Angeles to increase their exposure. "They wanted us to act "like a rock band" and we just told them to "fuck themselves," remembered Trucks. For their part, the members of the band remained optimistic, electing to stay in the South. "Everyone told us we'd fall by the wayside down there," said Gregg Allman, but the collaboration between the band and Capricorn Records "transformed Macon from this sleepy little town into a very hip, wild, and crazy place filled with bikers and rockers." In March 1970, Oakley's wife rented a large Victorian home on 2321 Vineville Avenue in Macon, which they dubbed "the Big House".
Idlewild South was the band's first effort with Tom Dowd, known for his work with Cream and John Coltrane. Dowd first heard the band rehearsing while visiting Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, asking their name and remarking to Walden, "Get them the hell out of there and give them to me in the studio. They don't need to rehearse; they're ready to record". Dowd was initially scheduled to work with the band on their debut album but was called away at the last minute. Initially, the band had asked friend and colleague Johnny Sandlin to produce their second album, but as recording inched closer, it became obvious they wanted him to co-produce with Dowd. In one of their first sessions, Sandlin was giving suggestions and acting as a co-producer, though no one had informed Dowd; Sandlin was embarrassed and did not return to the studio.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idlewild_South)

01. Revival (04:05)
02. Don't Keep Me Wonderin' (03:29)
03. Midnight Rider (02:59)
04. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (06:56)
05. Hoochie Coochie Man (04:59)
06. Please Call Home (04:04)
07. Leave My Blues At Home (04:19)

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