CHRISTGAU CONSUMER GUIDE
THE GREGG ALLMAN BAND: “Playin' Up A Storm" (Capricorn):: One expected the new band to cook, but the spiced-up song formulas are a surprise—and the timing, grit, and passion of Gregg’s singing simply astpnishing. My wife thinks Cher must be the first woman ever to make him feel something, while I suspect a sibling rivalry is brewing with Dickey. First round to (Cher) (big brother).
CHRISTGAU CONSUMER GUIDE
by
Robert Christgan
THE GREGG ALLMAN BAND: “Playin' Up A Storm" (Capricorn):: One expected the new band to cook, but the spiced-up song formulas are a surprise—and the timing, grit, and passion of Gregg’s singing simply astpnishing. My wife thinks Cher must be the first woman ever to make him feel something, while I suspect a sibling rivalry is brewing with Dickey. First round to (Cher) (big brother). B +
“Dickey Betts & Great South* era" (Arista):: I believe those who insist 1 missed some great rockaroll when Betts’ new band blew through town in April only because they tell no such tales about this album. C +