Anyone buying this CD in search of revelations of
Duane Allman's early playing is in for a disappointment, as
Gregg Allman's voice, a soul choir, and a horn section dominate most of the stuff here, which is weighted toward a popular white soul sound, with the occasional intrusion of bits of psychedelic flotsam and jetsam. On the other hand, this isn't bad as a white soul-pop venture, with
Gregg, 20 years old at the time, turning in an extraordinary performance. And every so often
Duane's playing cuts through with the basic band, as on "Love Makes the World Go 'Round." ~ Bruce Eder