“Tensed, muscular, and firm” — and that’s before you crank the volume. Mike Jahn on what made the Allman Brothers so electric: Duane Allman’s staggering guitar work, a band that plays together, and seven minutes of Elizabeth Reed. “A roaring blues-rock band with certain jazz trends, the Allman Brothers are exciting and bold. Duane Allman, in particular, is astounding on lead guitar and slide guitar. ⁠The group is professional and makes the most of their ability to play together rather than sit back and solo at each other.⁠ This album is wonderful especially the seven-minute 'In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.'⁠ The record is tensed, muscular, and firm, more so when played at very high volumes." Mike Jahn