Duane Allman set the course, but from the beginning, the Allman Brothers navigated toward something larger than any one of them could reach alone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ "The first album shows remarkable amount of maturity and diversity within the traditional contexts of blues and rock & roll. This had a lot to do with Duane's inspirational influence in the beginning, but the Brothers were always right there with him, expanding their personal styles and pushing for the limitless possibilities that were open to them." Jean-Charles Costa