Hittin' the Note (2003) This masterful 11-track set includes nine terrific new songs, on a par with the Allmans' long- established canon. The righteous twin-slide attack is back, courtesy… The Allman Brothers Band
Gregg Allman, Allman Brothers Band
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Details Release Date: Mar 18, 2003; Lead Performance: The Allman Brothers Band

This masterful 11-track set includes nine terrific new songs, on a par with the Allmans' long- established canon. The righteous twin-slide attack is back, courtesy of soulful guitarists Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule) and Derek Trucks (drummer Butch's nephew). Best of all is Gregg Allman's burnished voice -- as smoky as Kentucky's best sour mash -- bemoaning (we suspect) former bandmate Dickey Betts' wicked ways (''High Cost of Low Living'') and longin' for his lady of the swamps (''Desdemona''). Pain never sounded so good.

Originally posted Apr 11, 2003 Published in issue #704 Apr 11, 2003 Order article reprints