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Gold

The Allman Brothers Band · 2005

152 min · 30 tracks · Southern rock

The Allman Brothers Band's 'Gold' melds Southern rock's essence with bluesy improvisation and heartfelt storytelling.

Why this album works

The album serves as a significant anthology encapsulating the band's career, featuring tracks that have become staples in classic rock. It offers a retrospective that reflects their impact on music history, particularly in shaping Southern rock, and garnered positive critical reception for its well-curated selection.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks for late-night listening live tracks enhance communal vibe
Context
Released in 2005, 'Gold' is a compilation album that showcases the enduring legacy of The Allman Brothers Band after decades in the music industry. By this time, they had experienced various lineup changes and celebrated their status as pioneers of Southern rock, solidifying their influence on the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Don’t Want You No More 2:25
  • 2 It’s Not My Cross to Bear 4:57
  • 3 Blackhearted Woman 5:18
  • 4 Trouble No More 3:49
  • 5 Dreams 7:19
  • 6 Whipping Post Standout 5:22
  • 7 Revival 4:05
  • 8 Midnight Rider Standout 3:00
  • 9 Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’ 3:31
  • 10 Hoochie Coochie Man 4:58
  • 11 Statesboro Blues (live) 4:20
  • 12 Stormy Monday (live) 8:50
  • 13 Hot ’Lanta (live) 5:22
  • 14 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (live) 13:04

Disc 2

  • 1 One Way Out (live) 5:00
  • 2 Ain’t Wasting Time No More 3:40
  • 3 Melissa 3:54
  • 4 Stand Back 3:26
  • 5 Blue Sky 5:11
  • 6 Little Martha 2:10
  • 7 Wasted Words 4:20
  • 8 Ramblin’ Man 4:50
  • 9 Southbound 5:10
  • 10 Jessica Standout 7:30
  • 11 Come and Go Blues (live) 5:03
  • 12 Can’t Lose What You Never Had 5:54
  • 13 Win, Lose, or Draw 4:47
  • 14 Crazy Love 3:45
  • 15 Can’t Take It With You 3:36
  • 16 Pegasus 7:31

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