The Allman Brothers Band - Enlightened Rogues (Reissue, Remastered)
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Description
Enlightened Rogues is the sixth studio album by the American rock band the Allman Brothers Band. Produced by Tom Dowd, the album was released in February 1979 in the United States by Capricorn Records and PolyGram Records elsewhere. The Allman Brothers Band had broken up in 1976 following internal turmoil, amplified by escalating drug use. The band members splintered into different acts — among those Great Southern, Sea Level, and the Gregg Allman Band. Guitarist Dickey Betts approached his bandmates in 1978 with the prospects of a reunion. After two former members declined to return, they added new members which made it the first to feature guitarist Dan Toler and bassist David Goldflies. Living together in Sarasota, Florida, they rehearsed and wrote the material for their next album in the fall of 1978.
They began recording Enlightened Rogues that December and recording stretched into the new year. Sessions took place in Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida with producer Tom Dowd, who worked on a trio of early Allman Brothers albums. The group stayed at a home overlooking Biscayne Bay, which promoted unity among the members. The recording process was smooth and pleasant, with members showing courtesy to one another in comparison to ill feelings felt earlier. The album's title comes from a quote original guitarist Duane Allman used to describe the band: "The world is made of two great schools, enlightened rogues and religious fools."
The album was a commercial success in the United States, peaking at #9 and earning an RIAA gold certification. "Crazy Love" was the group's second of three Top 40 hits, reaching #29. Despite this, Capricorn would file for bankruptcy that fall, leading the Allman Brothers to sign with Arista Records.
Release Info
Label: Mercury 00602547813398
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country: Europe
Released: 2016
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Southern Rock
Tracklist
A1 Crazy Love
A2 Can't Take It With You
A3 Pegasus
A4 Need Your Love So Bad
B1 Blind Love
B2 Try It One More Time
B3 Just Ain't Easy
B4 Sail Away
